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In 2022, moving solar panels shielded French apple trees from extreme sun, cutting sunburned fruit from 13% to 2%A study by French scientists indicates that the use of solar panels can drastically lessen sunburn injuries on apples, reducing the damage ...
RRBs' gross loans rise 10.3 pc to Rs 5.78 lakh crore in FY26; PSL achievement at 91.7 pcRegional Rural Banks saw gross loans rise 10.3 percent to Rs 5,78,349 crore. Their performance under Priority Sector Lending targets remain...
Delhi's master plan proposes solar, hydro power generation from canals, drainsDelhi's Master Plan for 2047 proposes harnessing renewable energy from existing canals and drains. The plan also suggests utilizing greenfi...
An Australian farmer put sheep beneath solar panels; he reported 15% more wool and green grass surviving through droughtSheep grazing beneath solar panels not only boosts farmer profits but also leads to purer wool. This innovative approach creates shaded env...
Independence Day 2026: PM Modi invokes ‘Sapta Dhara’ vision for India’s future focusing on manufacturing to soft powerPrime Minister Narendra Modi introduced a new framework called 'Sapta Dhara' for India. This framework identifies seven key areas to accele...
India celebrates 80th Independence Day: PM Modi lists 'Saptadhara' plan for Viksit BharatPrime Minister Modi unveiled a seven-pronged framework for India's developed nation status. This Saptadhara plan focuses on manufacturing, ...
In 2023, scientists placed ultrasonic microphones at 12 Midwest solar plants to see how bats responded. 3 years later, the recordings revealed about 50% more calls above the panels than nearby fields, suggesting the sites were attracting activityMidwest solar farms with native plants showed increased bat activity during spring. Bat calls were fifty percent higher over solar sites th...
Diesel prices surpass jet fuel in Europe as global supply tightensEuropean diesel costs more than jet fuel for the first time in over a year. Jet fuel imports to Europe have risen significantly while diese...
ITA backs 11 Indian projects; to advance over $18 bn in clean industry investmentEleven Indian clean industrial projects will receive tailored support from the Industrial Transition Accelerator. These initiatives represe...
Only 65% get jobs as 6 lakh youth remain jobless; panel flags low wages and distress migrationA parliamentary panel noted a significant placement gap in the DDU-GKY scheme. Trained rural youth face employment challenges and inadequat...
India sets sail to add more trade muscle as it signs PTA terms with SACUIndia and the Southern African Customs Union signed terms to start trade negotiations. This move revives talks after previous rounds stalle...
Independence Day 2026: 79 years of work, ambition and the making of modern India2026 Independence Day of India: The country's job market transformed from government security to private paychecks and now relies on acquir...
These large-caps have ‘strong buy’ & ‘buy’ recos and an upside potential of more than 23%Market breadth (always a better indicator of the underlying sentiment) has remained positive for a few trading sessions in a row. This is w...
After ethanol in petrol, it’s now Bio-CNG’s turn: Govt’s Rs 23,731 crore push could change what powers your CNG car in the years aheadIndia is set to unveil the GOBARdhan scheme, targeting a significant rise in Compressed Biogas production. By transforming agricultural was...
Maruti Suzuki Chairman RC Bhargava urges faster reforms for easier business, predicts car industry growthMaruti Suzuki Chairman RC Bhargava urged faster reforms for easier business operations. He anticipates significant car industry growth to 6...
Is this China’s plan to subjugate America? The truth behind Beijing buying vast tracts of land in the USAChinese investors own a tiny fraction of American agricultural land. This ownership represents only about 0.02 percent of total U.S. acreag...
Massachusetts put 832 solar panels on 10-foot stilts above cropland; then farmers planted broccoli beneath themAgrivoltaics represents a groundbreaking synergy of solar energy production and agricultural practices, enabling land to yield both crops a...
Karnataka to focus on nanotech, AI, semiconductors for growth: Chief minister DK ShivakumarThe chief minister said nanotechnology has become a foundational technology with applications across healthcare, electronics, energy, agric...
India, Uzbekistan could explore FTA, says Piyush Goyal; Uzbekistan invites Indian investment in mining, rare earthsIndia and Uzbekistan aim to double bilateral trade to three billion dollars within three years. Businesses are urged to increase investment...
Massachusetts farm installs 832 solar panels above berry fields, and the berries grown underneath turned out sweeter and juicier and could change the future of American farmingA Massachusetts farm is integrating solar panels above berry fields. This agrivoltaics project generates electricity while shading the crop...