China is facing the fight against the novel coronavirus (2019-nCov), believed to have originated from Wuhan, head-on. With President Xi Jinping calling the epidemic “a major test of China’s system and capacity for governance”, China has spared no efforts and resources in this “invisible war”. Since the outbreak, measures like the extension of the […]
Two weeks after cabinet reshuffle, Sidhu yet to take charge of power ministry
Two weeks after he was divested of his key portfolios in a cabinet reshuffle, Punjab minister Navjot Singh Sidhu is yet to take charge of the power ministry, said official sources. Meanwhile, a few posters mocking Sidhu surfaced in Mohali Friday. It has been asked in the posters as to when he would “quit politics” […]
Govt’s stress on infra, EVs; 35,000 km of national highways to be built by 2022: President
The President said that in the 21st-century economy, the pace and spread of urbanisation will continue to increase and there is need to develop urban infrastructure. Terming infrastructure as pivotal in propelling prosperity and growth, President Ram Nath Kovind on June 20 said the government’s endeavour is to build 35,000 km of highways, besides expressways, […]
Trump EPA rolls back Obama rule on coal-fired power plants
The Trump administration on Wednesday completed one of its biggest rollbacks of environmental rules, replacing a landmark Obama-era effort that sought to wean the nation’s electrical grid off coal-fired power plants and their climate-damaging pollution. Environmental Protection Agency chief Andrew Wheeler, a former coal industry lobbyist, signed a replacement rule that gives states leeway in […]
Moser Baer Solar fails to get new investors, to go under liquidation
Moser Baer Solar is a subsidiary of optical storage media maker Moser Baer India Ltd (MBIL), which is also facing liquidation The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) has directed Moser Baer Solar Ltd to go under liquidation, as the debt-ridden company failed to get any resolution plan from any firm within the mandated 270 days. […]
India likely to invest in Bolivia lithium industry
India has expressed interest in investing in the lithium industry of Bolivia, home to vast untapped mines of the mineral that is used in rechargeable batteries for portable electronics and electric vehicles. Indian President Ram Nath Kovind and his Bolivian counterpart Evo Morales held wide ranging talks on ties in sectors like space, mining, information […]
India likely to invest in Bolivia lithium industry
India has expressed interest in investing in the lithium industry of Bolivia, home to vast untapped mines of the mineral that is used in rechargeable batteries for portable electronics and electric vehicles. Indian President Ram Nath Kovind and his Bolivian counterpart Evo Morales held wide ranging talks on ties in sectors like space, mining, information […]
Def & security, investments, energy likely to be discussed during S Arabia’s crown prince’s visit
Investments, defence and security including counter-terrorism and renewable energy are the key issues likely to come up for discussions during Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman’s visit to India next week, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Thursday. Salman will arrive in India on February 19. Besides holding talks with Prime Minister […]
Post Budget Quote – Mr. Rahul Walawalkar, President, India Energy Storage Alliance (IESA)
Post Budget Quote – Mr. Rahul Walawalkar, President, India Energy Storage Alliance (IESA) : “In line with the vision to make India pollution free, the Government of India has once again shown its commitment to encourage and implement electric vehicles and clean fuel energy. Announcements of tax rebates on the import of EV technology, including batteries and […]