From rocks to riches: India’s unfinished critical minerals storyIndia's manufacturing industry is significantly affected by its heavy reliance on imported critical minerals like lithium and cobalt. The r...
19 Oct, 2026, 07.47 PM IST
Govt shelves import plan to tackle diminished coal stockpilesIndia has shelved a proposal to mandate coal imports because of rising costs and a weaker rupee. Policymakers are instead encouraging Coal ...
19 Oct, 2026, 04.31 PM IST
PM-KUSUM 2.0 may be aligned with farm schemes: Renewable energy secretary Santosh Kumar SarangiThe government plans to expand PM KUSUM to include incentives for modern irrigation practices among farmers. This expansion will encourage ...
19 Oct, 2026, 01.07 AM IST
Iran's parliament approves Mehrdad Akhlaqi as Minister of DefenceIran's parliament has approved Mehrdad Akhlaqi Ketabchi as the new defence minister after months of interim leadership. He replaces Majid E...
18 Oct, 2026, 03.55 PM IST
National highway projects awarded rise 62.9% during April-Sept: MoSPINational highway projects awarded experienced a 62.9% increase in distance during the April-September period. Electronic toll collection tr...
16 Oct, 2026, 06.43 PM IST
IMF applauds India’s GDP data revamp, says currency pain is no sign of failure as country entered energy shock with strong fundamentalsThe International Monetary Fund has raised India's growth forecast to 7% for this year and next. India is seen as having strong fundamental...
15 Oct, 2026, 01.19 PM IST
Restrictions expose Ukraine's Starlink dependency in Russia war: ObserversAs Ukraine faces significant constraints on the use of Starlink satellite internet amid its ongoing conflict with Russia, military operatio...
14 Oct, 2026, 10.57 PM IST
India looks to AI to make power grid more reliable, secure and smart: MoS MNRESpeaking to the media on the sidelines of the Central Electricity Authority's (CEA) 53rd Foundation Day brainstorming event in New Delhi, N...
14 Oct, 2026, 02.27 PM IST
India looks to AI to make power grid more reliable, secure and smart: MoS MNREIndia is focusing on the integration of artificial intelligence in its power sector to improve reliability and security. The government aim...
14 Oct, 2026, 02.26 PM IST
Tata Power announces ₹15,000 crore Mumbai grid expansion plan to meet rising AI demandTata Power is implementing its ₹15,000 crore plan expand its transmission network in Mumbai and is intended to support the increasing energ...
14 Oct, 2026, 12.24 PM IST
The next Iran war could be bigger, wider and harder to containIran is actively preparing for potential military engagements that could provoke a major regional conflict. The escalation of Houthi attack...
13 Oct, 2026, 09.39 PM IST
India’s coal capacity plans face a major rethink as power demand soarsIndia's electricity demand has risen sharply, prompting a potential increase in planned coal power capacity. The Central Electricity Author...
13 Oct, 2026, 02.04 PM IST
Cabinet nod sought to extend power fund for 5 yearsThe power ministry is pursuing Cabinet approval for continuing the Power System Development Fund in upcoming finance cycles. The fund suppo...
13 Oct, 2026, 01.32 AM IST
One dead in new attack on Saudi airport, a day after Houthi strike kills 13On Sunday, an attack on Riyadh's international airport led to one fatality and eleven injuries. This incident occurred following a prior st...
12 Oct, 2026, 06.27 AM IST
FM holds talks with global financial leaders in Singapore, pitches for boosting investment in IndiaFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman held meetings with global financial leaders in Singapore to encourage investments. Discussions included...
11 Oct, 2026, 10.57 PM IST
India-Norway energy ties broadening, LNG supplies have begun, says Norwegian officialNorway's State Secretary Astrid Bergmal highlighted the expanding India-Norway energy partnership during her visit to India. This partnersh...
10 Oct, 2026, 11.21 PM IST
States seek additional power as India faces night-time supply squeezeSeveral Indian states, including Rajasthan and Gujarat, are seeking additional power allocations to manage supply shortages. This situation...
06 Oct, 2026, 07.47 AM IST