Jawaharlal Nehru

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National Governance & Policy 14 Nov 2026, 08:00 PM IST

Prime Minister Pays Tribute to Jawaharlal Nehru on His Birth Anniversary

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday paid tribute to India’s first Prime Minister, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, on his birth anniversary, marking a moment of formal remembrance in the nation’s political calendar. The gesture underscores the continuing institutional practice of acknowledging foundational figures of the Republic, even amid sharp contemporary political competition.

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National Governance & PolicyJust now (03:25 PM IST)

NCERT Textbook Reopens Debate Over Sengol Narrative in Class 9 Civics

NCERT’s revised Class 9 social science textbook has revived a politically sensitive historical claim by referring to the Sengol as a symbol of transfer of power to Jawaharlal Nehru in 1947, a narrative that remains contested by historians. The book also draws explicit links between national mottos and ancient Sanskrit sources, underscoring a broader effort to foreground civilisational references in school education.

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IFC Commits ₹672 Crore to JNPA for Shore Power Infrastructure

The World Bank Group’s private-sector arm, the International Finance Corporation, has committed ₹672 crore to the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority to develop shore power infrastructure. The financing is intended to help ships at berth switch off diesel engines and draw electricity from the land grid, reducing emissions at one of India’s busiest ports. The project marks a significant step in port decarbonisation and aligns with broader efforts to modernise maritime logistics while improving air quality around port communities. It also signals growing international appetite for climate-linked infrastructure in India’s transport sector.

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Macro Economy & Fiscal PolicyJust now (10:03 PM IST)

IFC Commits ₹672 Crore to JNPA for Shore Power Infrastructure

The World Bank Group’s private-sector arm, the International Finance Corporation, has committed ₹672 crore to Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority to fund shore power infrastructure at India’s busiest container gateway. The project is designed to allow ships at berth to switch off diesel engines and plug into land-based electricity, cutting emissions and improving air quality around the port.

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Macro Economy & Fiscal PolicyJust now (08:20 PM IST)

IFC Commits ₹672 Crore to JNPA for Shore Power Infrastructure

The International Finance Corporation, the World Bank Group’s private-sector arm, has committed ₹672 crore to the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority to fund shore power infrastructure at India’s busiest container gateway. The project will allow ships at berth to switch off diesel engines and draw electricity from the land grid, cutting emissions and improving air quality around the port.

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