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AI talent gap leaves IT firms scrambling for forward deployed engineersIndian IT firms are facing a shortage of Forward Deployed Engineers (FDEs), crucial for AI adoption and client-site customization. To compe...
Govt announces key leadership changes in insurance sectorDinesh Pant, managing director at Life Insurance Corporation of India, has been appointed whole-time member (actuary) at IRDAI, while Girij...
Non-fossil power capacity set to cross 300 GW by Sept, says energy minister Pralhad JoshiIndia's non-fossil fuel power capacity will surpass 300 GW by September. This expansion is crucial for green hydrogen production under the ...
Indian climate policy expert to help deliver Commonwealth Youth ForumVikrant Srivastava, an Indian climate policy expert, will help plan the 2026 Commonwealth Youth Forum in Antigua and Barbuda. He joins 22 o...
India launches first wind turbine supply chain management portal to boost domestic manufacturing, exportsUnion Minister for New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi on Monday launched India's first dedicated Wind Turbine Supply Chain Management (...
SolarSquare raises $53 million in India’s largest residential solar funding roundSolarSquare has secured $53 million in a significant funding round. This investment fuels expansion into new cities and strengthens technol...
Dia Mirza's environmental remark on patriarchy sparks backlash; internet says 'Aadmi hona paap ho gaya hai'. Here's what she saidDia Mirza's assertion on a podcast that patriarchy is the cause of climate change has sparked a heated online debate. While critics argue h...
NASA is training AI on billions of Earth observations and the results could change climate researchNASA is expanding its AI strategy to transform decades of Earth observation data into actionable scientific insights. By combining artifici...
India's climate tech funding rose from USD 315 million to USD 2.6 billion in 5 years: ReportIndian climate tech funding saw a massive jump. Investments are now focused on electric vehicles, renewable energy, and infrastructure for ...
India aims to reach 155 GW of installed wind energy capacity by 2035: Union minister JoshiIndia is targeting 100 gigawatts of wind energy by 2030 and 155 gigawatts by 2035. A new digital portal, WT-MARUT, has been launched to str...
El Niño is here, but can the Indian Ocean Dipole save India's monsoon?El Niño conditions have developed in the Pacific Ocean. This weather pattern often leads to less rain and hotter temperatures in India. Far...
Govt to host global wind day 2026 conference to push India's wind energy growthIndia will host the Global Wind Day 2026 Conference in Goa on June 15, 2026, under the theme "Wind Energy: From Ambition to Acceleration." ...
El Nino sets in, clouds kharif outlookEl Nino conditions have set in and may strengthen during the southwest monsoon, raising concerns for India's largest sowing window. The neu...
Govt hikes onion procurement rate to Rs 16.5 per kg from Saturday to help farmersThe government has increased the onion procurement price to Rs 16.50 per kg. This move aims to boost farmers' income through the buffer sto...
El Nino returns to Pacific, likely to intensify through monsoon season, says IMDEl Nino has returned to the tropical Pacific. The India Meteorological Department warns it may intensify during the southwest monsoon. The ...
CRISIL's Dharmakirti Joshi gives India a 7 out of 10 on growth durability; says private capex has the money but not the willIndia's economic growth remains strong and durable. Corporate India possesses robust financial health but lacks the confidence to invest. N...
Bonn climate meetings: Concerned by declining levels of climate finance, says IndiaIndia has voiced concerns at UN climate meetings in Bonn regarding reduced climate finance and a widening adaptation finance gap. The natio...
PM rooftop solar scheme set for 7.5 million milestoneIndia's PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana is set to reach over 7.5 million homes by year-end, with 4 million already benefiting. The scheme, ...
India crosses 41 lakh household-mark under rooftop solar scheme, to touch 75 lakh in Dec: JoshiIndia is set to reach 75 lakh rooftop solar households by December under the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, a significant jump from the c...
Convoys to carpools: Ministers share rides to Cabinet meetingsSeveral Union ministers carpooled to a recent Cabinet meeting. This move follows Prime Minister Narendra Modi's suggestion to reduce vehicl...