India, UK launch Critical Minerals Global Supply Chain Observatory
New Delhi, June 4 (IANS) The India–UK Critical Minerals Global Supply Chain Observatory (GSCO) was formally launched here on Thursday, said G. Kishan Reddy, Union Minister of Coal and Mines, and Yvette Cooper, the UK Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs. The launch marks a significant milestone in the growing India–UK partnership […]
Policy, capital and energy security align to boost India’s climate‑tech push: Report
New Delhi, June 4 (IANS) India’s climate‑tech ecosystem is gaining momentum as policy support, growing capital flows and energy‑security priorities converge to accelerate large‑scale deployment of renewables, electric mobility and related technologies, a report said on Thursday. The report from global market intelligence platform Tracxn said that India’s climate-policy framework has moved from supporting technology […]
Hyundai Motor India to launch 1st mass-market EV from Chennai plant
New Delhi, June 4 (IANS) Hyundai Motor India Limited on Thursday announced that it will launch two new models from its Chennai manufacturing facility, including its first mass-market electric vehicle, within this year as part of its broader push to accelerate EV adoption and strengthen localisation in India. The company also said it is committed […]
Govt fixes jet fuel price under new scheme to keep aviation sector viable
New Delhi, June 4 (IANS) The government has fixed the basic price of aviation turbine fuel (ATF) for domestic airlines at Rs 86.32 per litre for up to three years under the new price stabilisation scheme aimed at keeping airlines financially viable and passenger tickets affordable amid the surge in international prices due to the […]
Rooftop solar units to cover 75 lakh households by Dec 2026: Union minister Pralhad Joshi
New Delhi, June 4 (IANS) Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy, Pralhad Joshi, said on Thursday that the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana has already crossed 40 lakh beneficiary households within two years and is expected to surpass the 75 lakh households mark by December 2026. Addressing the ‘Two years of PM Suryaghar […]
Maha: MERC clears demerger of Mahavitran’s farm power business
Mumbai, June 4 (IANS) In a sweeping reform that will reshape Maharashtra’s energy landscape, the state government has executed a massive corporate shake-up of its power distribution sector. Following a crucial nod from the State Cabinet clearing the formal demerger of Mahavitran’s (MSEDCL) agricultural business, the Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) has officially granted a […]
Sri Lanka: India hands over IT equipment to ancient temple in Dambulla
Colombo, June 4 (IANS) The High Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka on Thursday handed over IT equipment and related accessories to the country’s revered and ancient cave temple in Dambulla. The equipment will enable traditional Buddhist education at the Pirivena using modern methods and technology. “Handed over IT equipment and related accessories to Sri […]
Venezuela valued partner in Latin America: PM Modi
New Delhi, June 4 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday called Venezuela a “valued partner” in Latin America, asserting that India-Venezuela cooperation holds “immense importance” for the Global South community. “Happy to meet with the Acting President of Venezuela, Ms. Delcy Rodriguez. We had extensive discussions on expanding our cooperation in energy, critical minerals, […]
Italy urges Hezbollah to halt all military operations, respect govt ceasefire with Israel
Rome, June 4 (IANS) Italy’s foreign minister Antonio Tajani on Thursday called on Hezbollah to comply with a US-brokered accord between Lebanon and Israel to renew their fragile ceasefire announced in a joint statement which said the deal was “contingent on complete cessation” of attacks by the Iran-backed Shia Muslim militant group among other conditions. […]
PM Modi urges athletes to become ambassadors of Ayush Ministry’s ‘Yoga 365’ campaign
Ahmedabad/New Delhi, June 4 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday called on athletes participating in the inaugural ‘World Yogasana Championship’ to become global ambassadors of the Ayush Ministry’s ‘Yoga 365’ campaign when they return to their home countries. Speaking at the opening ceremony of the championship in Ahmedabad, PM Modi said the campaign had […]
