Russia oil discount to India shrinks to $4, delivery charges remain opaqueRussia bills Indian refiners at a price shade less than the USD 60 per barrel price cap imposed by the West but charges anything between US...
09 Jul, 2023, 11.15 AM IST
Nepal gives India two power projects quit by ChinaA formal agreement on the projects was signed this week in Kathmandu in backdrop of a decision by the prime ministers of the two countries ...
21 Aug, 2022, 06.22 AM IST
China launches 2 units of world's largest hydropower station ahead of CPC's centenary celebrationsChinese President Xi Jinping congratulated the Baihetan hydropower station for launching the first two generating units, saying as a major ...
28 Jun, 2021, 05.18 PM IST
China to construct 1,124-megawatt power project in PoK under CPECChina under the multi-billion-dollar CPEC will set up a 1,124-megawatt power project in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir despite India's objection...
02 Jun, 2020, 02.40 PM IST
China admits challenges in BRI amid pushbackChina has written off an undisclosed amount of Tajik debt in exchange for ceding control of around 1,158 square kilometres of disputed terr...
24 Sep, 2018, 09.58 AM IST
China to invest $50 billion to develop Indus River Cascade: ReportWith the signing of the MoU - which will be witnessed by Prime Minister Sharif - Beijing will emerge as the biggest financier of infrastruc...
13 May, 2017, 01.19 PM IST
Rupee set for best first quarter since 1975, all thanks to foreign flowsThe currency has been Asia’s best performer this month as a thumping win for BJP in state elections boosted bets for continuation of PM Mod...
31 Mar, 2017, 12.21 PM IST
Chinese firm to develop Pakistan's key hydro projectThree Gorges Corporation (CTGC) will develop the Kohala Hydropower Project, the firm's biggest investment in the Pakistani hydropower marke...
07 Jan, 2016, 12.17 PM IST
Himachal: A turbulent year for Virbhadra SinghFor Himachal Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh 2015 has been a year of unsavory controversies with cases filed by CBI and Enforcement Director...
31 Dec, 2015, 11.27 AM IST
Wudongde project: China builds third largest hydropower station on Yangtze RiverThe Wudongde project the upper section of the Yangtze, is the world's 7th largest in operation or under construction.
24 Dec, 2015, 02.46 PM IST
Your office canteen may soon offer Burger KingBurger King, the world's second largest quick-service burger chain is all set to widen its footprint into corporate offices across India.
16 Nov, 2015, 11.34 AM IST
China-built wind farm in Pakistan generates million kwh power per dayThe wind power project built by China's Three Gorges Corporation operates for more than 20 hours a day, and since it went into operation in...
01 Aug, 2015, 02.56 PM IST
China offers $50 billion for hydroelectric projects in PakistanChina's CTG, is keen to participate in a financing consortium to fund up to $50 billion of hydroelectric power projects in Pakistan.
03 Jul, 2015, 03.44 PM IST
China's Three Gorges Power Plant claims new world record for hydropower generationWith a much smaller capacity, Brazil's Itaipu hydroelectric plant had long been the champion of world hydropower generation.
02 Jan, 2015, 01.21 PM IST
Rescuers step up operation to reach out to stranded pilgrimsRescuers were today racing against time to reach out to 1000 stranded pilgrims sighted in the gorges and ravines between Kedarnath and Gaur...
22 Jun, 2013, 02.20 PM IST
Growing water shortages carry economic risks that are as damaging as political corruptionGovt must fix its disjointed policy approach & develop a long-term vision on managing water resources. Water must be treated as a key strat...
02 Mar, 2012, 08.42 AM IST
- Southern China faces power crisis again in 2008
Southern China will again face serious power shortages in 2008, a problem that has plagued the booming economic region for years,the media ...
11 Jan, 2008, 12.30 PM IST