Before the first server hums: India needs an impact test for the AI ageBefore advancing with AI infrastructure in India, it is crucial to conduct thorough impact assessments. Large data centres have high demand...
25 Aug, 2026, 12.04 PM IST
The long boat to school gets longer as Iran war drives up the price of fuelSoaring fuel prices due to the Iran war are impacting global education access. Many children are forced to leave school and work to support...
17 Aug, 2026, 09.48 AM IST
BJP slams Pakistan over PoJK rights violationsThe BJP has accused Pakistan of internal dismantling and human rights violations in PoJK. Authorities are reportedly using force against pe...
06 Aug, 2026, 09.41 PM IST
Assam Budget 2026-27: Spotlight falls on polygamy after big announcement by state FM Jayanta Malla BaruahAmong Assam's 2026-27 budget proposals, a major one is that polygamous men will be barred from accessing government schemes. Additionally, ...
11 Jul, 2026, 10.36 AM IST
Tata Power to install solar, battery energy systems across one lakh households in Punjab over three yearsTata Power Solaroof has launched 'Ghar Ghar Solar' in Punjab, aiming to equip one lakh households with rooftop solar and battery systems ov...
02 Jul, 2026, 09.59 PM IST
Tamil Nadu govt announces Rs 2 per unit power subsidy to eateries switching to induction stovesTamil Nadu is offering a Rs 2 per unit electricity subsidy for hotels and restaurants shifting to electric stoves. This move addresses the ...
14 Mar, 2026, 05.47 PM IST
Survey calls for tax breaks on EVs, subsidies on renewable energy for low-carbon lifestylesTax breaks for electric vehicles and subsidies for renewable energy are highlighted in the pre-budget survey 2024-25 as effective mechanism...
31 Jan, 2025, 04.34 PM IST
Subsidies to oil & gas sector reduce 85 pc in 10 years to 2023: MNREIndia has significantly reduced its oil and gas subsidies by 85% since 2013, according to the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy. This st...
04 Nov, 2024, 07.31 PM IST
Indian electric two-wheelers better than global counterparts, says Ather Energy cofounderSwapnil Jain, cofounder of Ather Energy, highlighted India's potential to emerge as a global leader in EV technology and design, attributin...
22 Jun, 2024, 11.06 PM IST
SMEV seeks Rs 3,000 crore rehabilitation fund to revive ops of electric two-wheeler makersThe Society of Manufacturers of Electric Vehicles (SMEV) has requested that the Indian government create a 3,000 crore rupee fund to help r...
09 Jun, 2023, 05.44 PM IST
Centre likely to tweak rules to make panchayats RE efficientThe panchayati raj ministry is, accordingly, looking at enabling access to renewable energy-related subsidies, grid integration and other f...
24 May, 2023, 01.10 AM IST
UP government banks on 'surya kiran' to empower marginalised, reduce pollutionLast month, the Cabinet cleared a new solar policy which includes a feature to give 100% subsidy to farmers belonging to the ultra-marginal...
12 Dec, 2022, 12.52 AM IST
Power subsidy removal major talking point among weavers in VaranasiThe power subsidy was introduced by the Mulayam Singh Yadav government in 2006. Weavers pay less than ₹150 per month for looms that consume...
06 Nov, 2021, 07.27 AM IST
Punjab may withdraw power subsidy to ‘large’ farmersThe final decision on the move, that could trigger a massive reaction from the state’s farming community, has not yet been taken. The subsi...
29 Dec, 2019, 11.52 AM IST
Tamil Nadu unveils EV policy charged with sops for consumers, manufacturersThe policy also envisages electricity tax, stamp duty exemptions and subsidies on land for factories.
16 Sep, 2019, 03.34 PM IST
Power connection on demand soon, pay charges in EMIs: Power Minister Piyush GoyalThe minister said in the campaign that electricity will be available to everyone who applies for it, government is working on the simplific...
20 May, 2016, 06.20 PM IST
How to slash power subsidiesApart from the enormous strain on state budgets, this leads to waste of electricity through the widespread use of energy-inefficient pumps.
16 Feb, 2012, 09.15 AM IST