2026 Solar Eclipses: Dates, Timings & Safe Viewing Tips
Mark your calendars for two spectacular solar eclipses in 2026. Get dates, visibility maps for India, and essential safety tips for witnessing these celestial events.
Mark your calendars for two spectacular solar eclipses in 2026. Get dates, visibility maps for India, and essential safety tips for witnessing these celestial events.
Haryana's pioneering canine park in Panchkula faces neglect with broken equipment and poor maintenance, disappointing pet owners. Discover the state of this public facility.
Hubballi's historic Lady Sykes Garden, or Chitaguppi Park, sees slow progress after 8 months. HDMC's Rs 80 lakh project faces delays, frustrating citizens. Officials promise action.
A morning walker was injured after a cement seat collapsed at Jogger's Park in Bandra, Mumbai. The incident raises serious concerns about park maintenance and civic negligence. Read more.
Thane's Namo Grand Central Park wins the prestigious Green Flag Award 2024, a first for Maharashtra. Discover how this urban oasis achieved global acclaim.
State-owned power giant NTPC expands its renewable energy footprint, adding 359.585 MW of solar capacity. Its total commercial capacity now stands at 85.5 GW. Read more about India's green energy push.
Uthalpeth village in Chandrapur is now Maharashtra's largest fully solar-powered settlement, with panels on all 180 homes. The project, funded by the PM Surya Ghar scheme, will be inaugurated on December 17. Read more about this green energy milestone.
Tata Power DDL launches a 'Solar Ambassador' program with 20 trained officials to promote rooftop solar in northwest Delhi, covering 1.5 million consumers. Learn about subsidies and benefits.
20-year-old Izaz Sawariya from Bidar secures a spot in IPL 2026 auction list through viral Instagram reels, catching Adil Rashid's eye. Read his inspiring story.
The interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS makes its closest approach to Earth this week before leaving our solar system forever. Astronomers race for final observations of this rare visitor from deep space.
Andhra Pradesh Chief Secretary sets March 2026 deadline for APSPDCL to install 2 kW solar systems for 7.48 lakh SC/ST homes and 21 lakh BC households. Read about the state's green energy roadmap.
India's PM Surya Ghar scheme powers up! Over 24 lakh households have installed rooftop solar systems as of December 2025, boosting clean energy and cutting electricity bills. Discover the impact.
Ancient Chinese records of a 709 BCE solar eclipse are helping scientists measure changes in Earth's rotation and solar cycles. Discover how meticulous observations from millennia ago power today's astrophysics.
Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini directs solar systems on all govt buildings & fast-tracks PM Suryaghar Yojana. State targets 2.22 lakh rooftop installations by 2027. Details inside.
Maharashtra achieves a Guinness World Record by installing 45,911 off-grid solar agricultural pumps in 30 days, a major leap for clean energy and farmer welfare. Discover how they did it.
India achieves its highest-ever annual clean energy capacity addition of 31.25 GW, led by solar power. Minister Pralhad Joshi unveils new initiatives for Odisha, highlighting the nation's pivotal role in the global renewable surge.
Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini directs installation of rooftop solar on all state buildings. The move aims for 24,000 MW power in 7 years and 2.22 lakh solar installations by 2027.
Major solar producers in Rajasthan forced to cut 5GW production due to transmission bottlenecks, highlighting India's grid capacity lag. Read about the impact and solutions.
Kolkata's Websol Energy partners with US-based Linton Crystal to explore manufacturing solar PV ingots & wafers in India, boosting domestic solar supply chain.
Chandigarh's Chief Secretary directs officials to remove hurdles for PM Surya Ghar Yojana after poor public response. Only 900 enrolments recorded so far. Read more.
Uttar Pradesh achieves a historic milestone in solar energy under CM Yogi Adityanath, powering 1.4 crore households and reducing carbon emissions by 1.2 crore tonnes. Discover how the state is leading India's green revolution.
Under NMNF, 65 horticulture students in Bidar gain practical skills in organic farming, generating profit & fostering entrepreneurship. Learn about their success story.
Union Minister Pralhad Joshi announced Karnataka's renewable energy capacity has reached 25,675.39 MW. Over 14,000 rooftop solar systems have been installed, powering 22,313 households. Discover the state's green energy progress.
Bidar Zilla Panchayat launches Akka Café, empowering self-help group women. The initiative aims to foster economic independence and expand across Karnataka. Read more.
BWSSB plans a Rs 20 crore solar project for Cauvery Stage VI pumping stations, aiming for partial or full solar power. DPR ready for four stations.
A key stakeholders' meeting for PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana was held in Chandigarh. Officials highlighted 148 beneficiaries with zero bills, while RWAs raised critical issues like CHB roof rights. Learn about the scheme's simplified process.
Bidar police intercept Tata Bolero with 660 kg ganja worth Rs 6.6 crore on national highway. Two arrested in major drug bust. Read the full investigation details.
East Singhbhum launches PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana, pitting 10 villages in a 6-month race to become a Model Solar Village and win Rs 1 crore. Learn about the scheme's goals and timeline.
Uttar Pradesh sugarcane department mandates solar installation across offices and sugar mills to cut electricity costs and carbon emissions. Join the green revolution!
Noida's innovative Jungle Trail Park opens Monday, featuring 700+ animal sculptures from 500 tonnes of iron scrap. Experience this unique waste-to-art attraction at Rs 120 entry fee. Visit now!