Hormuz oil shock echoes 1973 embargo lessonsThe recent Strait of Hormuz closure, though brief, signals a potential turning point for global energy. Echoing the 1973 oil embargo, this ...
26 Jun, 2026, 11.41 AM IST
Trusted Interdependence: India's next step in defence self-relianceIndia's defence strategy has shifted from 'Make in India' to 'Aatmanirbharta', emphasizing indigenous development and discouraging imports....
25 Jun, 2026, 10.56 PM IST
France sounds alarm as Europe's deadly heatwave takes its tollWestern Europe is grappling with a deadly heatwave, causing numerous deaths, power disruptions, and school closures. France has elevated it...
25 Jun, 2026, 04.55 PM IST
India's AI boom cannot ignore its water crunchIndia's AI growth risks exacerbating severe water stress as data centers, crucial for AI infrastructure, consume vast amounts of water. Cit...
24 Jun, 2026, 11.32 PM IST
MoSPI releases discussion paper to identify apt method to compile coal monetary asset accountsIndia's Ministry of Statistics has released a discussion paper on valuing coal assets monetarily, aligning with UN environmental accounting...
24 Jun, 2026, 03.32 PM IST
UN chief ups climate pitch, targets fossil fuels and AIAcknowledging that temperature increases will breach the 1.5C guardrail, Guterres focused on the need to take measures to ensure that the r...
24 Jun, 2026, 12.37 AM IST
India’s next big challenge: From welfare delivery to human developmentThe National Family Health Survey 2023-24 reveals India's success in expanding welfare delivery and essential service access, reaching near...
23 Jun, 2026, 11.38 PM IST
NLC India, Indian Oil Corporation partner up for large-scale green energy projectsState-run NLC India Limited (NLCIL) has partnered with Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOC) to form a joint venture focused on developing l...
23 Jun, 2026, 07.16 PM IST
Railways showed the way. What should India electrify next?If railway electrification was one of the defining infrastructure decisions of the twentieth century, the electrification and redesign of I...
23 Jun, 2026, 09.47 AM IST
Day 3 of BEST strike: Mumbai bus operations hit; 100 buses deployed for NEET studentsMumbai's bus services remain crippled for a third day as BEST employees continue their strike, impacting millions of commuters. Despite gov...
21 Jun, 2026, 11.02 AM IST
DERC clears BRPL's 97.5 MW battery storage plan for south, west DelhiDelhi's clean energy transition receives a significant boost as power regulator DERC approves BSES Rajdhani Power Limited's plan for five b...
20 Jun, 2026, 12.04 AM IST
Put a freeze on extreme heat: Why India needs more than just heatwave warningsIndia faces severe heatwaves. Dangerous heat now affects large areas with little relief. This crisis demands action beyond meteorology. Hea...
18 Jun, 2026, 11.41 PM IST
Federal regulators back Trump's plan to speed power to energy-hungry AI data centersFederal regulators are speeding up power grid connections for big energy users like AI data centers. This move aims to boost America's comp...
18 Jun, 2026, 09.16 PM IST
India's C&I energy storage market to expand to 22-31 GWh by 2032: IESAIndia's commercial and industrial energy storage market is set for significant expansion. Projections show growth from under 1 GWh in 2025 ...
18 Jun, 2026, 02.54 PM IST
Global energy transition readiness dips, India among top gainers: WEFGlobal energy transition readiness has declined for the first time in over a decade. Geopolitical risks are a major factor. However, India ...
18 Jun, 2026, 02.06 PM IST
OpenAI chief tells G7 to 'not cede responsibilities' to AI giantsAt the G7 summit, OpenAI's Sam Altman implored global leaders to take charge of artificial intelligence regulation. He champions the idea t...
17 Jun, 2026, 10.26 PM IST
Iran war is a 'wake-up call' for Southeast Asia's energy sector, report saysA war in Iran has highlighted significant energy risks for Southeast Asia. The region faces a potential tripling of its energy import bill ...
16 Jun, 2026, 03.13 PM IST