BRICS adopts New Delhi Declaration: Inside the 140-point document on Global South's ambitionsBRICS leaders adopted the New Delhi Declaration at the 18th summit, reaffirming their commitment to cooperation, multilateralism and a more...
14 Sep, 2026, 01.31 PM IST
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06 Sep, 2026, 07.54 AM IST
India seeks to hasten hydropower approvals to reach green goalsIndia will outsource geological investigations for hydroelectric projects, including energy storage, to accelerate approvals and its energy...
01 Oct, 2025, 12.16 PM IST
India plans mega-dam to counter China water fearsIndia plans a massive dam in Arunachal Pradesh as a defensive measure against China's upstream project on the Siang river, fearing weaponis...
30 Sep, 2025, 01.22 PM IST
China's new mega dam triggers fears of water war in IndiaIndia is concerned that China's mega-dam in Tibet could drastically reduce water flow to the Siang River, especially during dry seasons. To...
25 Aug, 2025, 07.00 PM IST
The Great Dam Game: As China pushes ahead with a mega dam, India’s counterplan sinks in local resistanceWith China commencing the construction of the world’s largest dam on the upper reaches of the Brahmaputra, the water chessboard in the East...
27 Jul, 2025, 06.59 AM IST
Dam vs dam: Project in Arunachal to take on China ‘water bomb’India is set to build its largest hydropower dam on the Siang River in Arunachal Pradesh to counter China's construction across the border....
26 Jan, 2025, 03.54 PM IST
Hydropower projects fuelling disasters in Himalayas: ExpertsConstruction of hydropower projects in the fragile Himalayan region is leading to disasters, according to environmental experts and activis...
13 Oct, 2023, 05.43 PM IST
Delhi's draft climate action plan aims to reduce dependence on hydropower from other statesAs Delhi prepares for the impact of climate change, the city government's draft action plan proposes a reduction in the national capital's ...
07 Aug, 2023, 02.52 PM IST
Need to double hydropower capacity in next decade to cut dependence on coal: AK SinghIndia will have to at least double its capacity in the next decade to reduce dependence on coal and integrate with its grid renewable energ...
18 Nov, 2021, 11.04 AM IST
'No other option': Deadly India floods bare conflicts from hydropower boomFifteen years ago, bulldozers descended on Raini village to build a dam, part of a push by India to increase hydroelectric power. The field...
22 Feb, 2021, 04.05 PM IST
China-Pakistan water pincer against India: As part of CPEC, mega-dams are planned in Gilgit-BaltistanThe Bunji and Bhasha dams, which will largely benefit the dominant Punjab province, are set to enlarge China's strategic footprint in the r...
16 May, 2017, 10.55 AM IST
Developers struggle to sell solar power to cash-strapped discomsA cross section of developers indicated that delays in state government projects were common and that land acquisitions are posing big prob...
19 Sep, 2016, 08.17 AM IST
Government mulling to bring large hydropower units under renewable energy ambitIndia’s existing generation capacity is dominated 70% by conventional thermal power plants whereas non-fossil fuel generation constitute th...
18 Jan, 2016, 04.00 AM IST
We’re still comfortable with our Indian investments, open to acquire more assets: TAQAPost the acquisition, in one sweep, TAQA with 1740 MW of capacity, also becomes the largest private sector power hydropower producer in the...
04 Mar, 2014, 10.50 AM IST
- 'Settle forest rights first, industry can wait'
The bone of contention between wildlife and tribal lobbies could now turn into a headache for project developers, especially mining and pow...
06 Oct, 2008, 03.28 AM IST
- Tata Power gives up bid for hydropower firm in Austria
Tata Power gave up its bid for Siemens' hydropower business in Austria after local groups insisted that European firms should remain with l...
04 Jun, 2006, 10.20 AM IST