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NATIONAL GEOTHERMAL ENERGY POLICY 2025
Forget solar and wind: India bets on heat buried deep underground for round-the-clock clean electricity; here's the big planIndia is stepping up efforts to tap its estimated 10.6 GW geothermal energy potential, with its first two geothermal wells commissioned in ...
Brazil offers road map to phase down fossil fuels, halt deforestationBuilding on the decision adopted at the first global stocktake of the Paris Agreement at COP28 in Dubai in 2023, these seek to advance clim...
Lowering LTCG isn't a magic bulletA reduction in Long-Term Capital Gains (LTCG) tax could uplift sentiment in India's equity market, especially as foreign investors withdraw...
Centre sets up social security board to frame welfare schemes for gig workersIn a significant move, the Ministry of Labour and Employment has initiated the National Social Security Board, designed to improve welfare ...
'Energy security directly linked to economic security': PM Modi highlights impact of global crisisPrime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the importance of energy security linked to economic security during the global crisis. He stated ...
Electric two-wheeler sales hit record 2.24 lakh units in October on festive demand, new modelsTVS Motor retained its leadership in October, nearly doubling registrations to 60,433 units and expanding its market share to 27% from 20.6...
Charting the global economy: Central banks hold rates steadyGlobal central banks have opted to keep interest rates unchanged amidst growing inflation worries stemming from energy costs. While the Fed...
Fuel, forex and farmers: Why India is betting big on maizeA grain that once fed chickens now fuels cars and, soon, planes. The harder question is whether Indian farms can keep up with the demand it...
Why is the US Pentagon preparing for a 'doomsday' scenario? Inside America's plan to keep military bases running for 90 days without outside helpMajor military bases are expected to maintain essential operations independently for at least 90 days. The reported requirements cover elec...
India's 500 GW RE target hinges on LDES scale-up; FY28 viability gap funding key enabler: IESA reportWith a target of 500 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2030, India recognizes the urgent need for long-duration energy storage solutions. ...
Parliamentary panel to discuss implementation of National Litigation Policy already junked by govtA parliamentary standing committee will examine the formulation and implementation of a National Litigation Policy in 2026-27, even though ...
India's 100% ethanol-run vehicle push faces Supreme Court question to govt over fuel supplyThe Supreme Court questioned the Centre over ethanol supply for 100% ethanol-run vehicles after India amended motor vehicle rules to permit...
India needs $220 billion investment to achieve 500 GW clean energy target by 2030India faces a significant challenge in attaining its renewable energy targets, necessitating an investment of about $220 billion between 20...
World Bank sounds alarm on food crisis as energy shock and El Nino push commodity prices up 23%Global commodity prices are projected to rise significantly in 2026, driven by conflict in the Middle East and supply disruptions. Energy p...
World to add less clean energy capacity this year, renewables agency chief saysThe International Renewable Energy Agency predicts a decline in clean energy capacity additions by 2026. This slowdown is largely due to in...
Nations get moving on Paris Climate Accord, but the pace is slow: UNFCCCThe reports assess the progress countries have made towards tackling climate change and achieving the goals of the Paris Agreement. Countri...
Greenhouse gas levels hit new record highs in 2025: UNGreenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere rose to new record highs in 2025, locking in climate impacts that will persist for centurie...
Global Market: Indonesia imposes record $117 million in fines for stock market violationsIndonesia’s financial regulator imposed record fines of 2.1 trillion rupiah ($116.67 million) for trading violations involving three listed...
India set to meet 2030 green goals, but UN issues a global warningIndia is expected to meet its 2030 and 2035 climate targets due to ambitious renewable energy initiatives. The UN report highlights the glo...
Iceland is turning 120,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide into stone. It is locking away the greenhouse gas underground to fight global warmingScientists in Iceland are using volcanic rocks to turn captured carbon dioxide into solid minerals, locking the greenhouse gas underground ...