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Vav-Tharad (Gujarat) [India], March 31 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday assured that the BJP-led government will continue the "Superfast Express of development" with people's trust from local government levels to Parliament. Hailing Gujarat's budget of Rs 4.08 lakh crores, PM Modi said, "Gujarat government has presented the budget of over 4 lakhs crores. This money will be spent on the development of villages, town and cities. As long as your trust remains--from the Panchayat to t ...Read More >
NTPC Green Energy (subsidiary of NTPC) announced the declaration of commercial operations of the following projects of its wholly owned subsidiary NTPC Renewable Energy: (i) The twelfth and the last part capacity of 78.02 MW out of 1255 MW Khavda-I Solar PV Project located in Gujarat, w.e.f. 31 March 2026. (ii) The sixth part capacity of 90 MW out of 1200 MW Khavda-II Solar PV Project located in Gujarat, 31 March 2026. The current commercial capacity of NTPC Green Energy Group stands at 9,907 ...Read More >
New Delhi, Mar 31 (PTI) Domestic green ammonia supply to Indian fertiliser companies under landmark contracts signed this week will not be available before 2028, as producers need to first construct new manufacturing plants, industry executives said on Tuesday. Five fertiliser companies -- IFFCO, Coromandel International, Paradeep Phosphates (PPL), Ostwal and Indorama India -- on Monday signed 10-year agreements to procure 6.7 lakh tonnes of green ammonia annually from five domestic producers u ...Read More >
Production trends reinforce this dominance. "Coal production grew by 4.98 percent, reaching 1,047.52 million tonnes, up from 997.83 million tonnes in the previous year. The Non-Coking Coal is having the dominating share of the total production of Coal, at around 93.65 percent during FY 2024-25." At the same time, renewable energy, which accounts for 7.4 percent of energy supply, is expanding at an unprecedented scale. Renewable electricity generation has more than doubled, rising from 189,314 g ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Indian economy has shown a healthy expansion in the total primary energy supply (TPES) in FY2024-25, registering a growth of 2.95 per cent over the past year and stood at 9,32,816 KToE (kilo tonnes of oil equivalent), the government said on Monday. The country has a huge potential for generation of renewable energy which stands at 47,04,043 megawatt (as on March 31, 2025). In the total potential, solar energy has witnessed a staggering growth from 748,990 megawatt during FY2023-2 ...Read More >
BENGALURU: As Karnataka's economy grows by leaps and bounds, recent data from the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation shows the state also leads in hydroelectric power generation, with 3.63 gigawatt of power. It also tops in small hydro power project generation with 3,726MW in 2024-25. The ministry's National Statistics Office (NSO) on March 30 released the annual Energy Statistics India 2026 report, which noted that India has a huge potential for generation of renewable energy, ...Read More >
Srinagar, Mar 30: Prime Minister Narendra Modi used his monthly radio address on Sunday to speak directly to a nation watching an unfamiliar kind of anxiety unfold, not a domestic crisis this time, but a war raging in a neighbourhood that tens of millions of Indian families call home. In a 'Mann Ki Baat' that balanced geopolitical gravity with grassroots celebration, Modi struck a tone that was part statesman, part motivator, warning against panic and political opportunism while spotlighting the ...Read More >
Hyderabad: The installed capacity of renewable energy in Telangana stood at 7,879.74 MW by October 2025, placing it among India's top 10 states. Of the total green power capacity, solar energy contributes 5,033.50 MW, large hydro 2,405.6 MW, wind 128.1 MW, biopower 221.67 MW, and small hydro 90.87 MW. According to the 'Energy Statistics India 2026' report released by the National Statistics Office (NSO) on Monday, India's renewable energy potential reached 47,04,043 MW by March 31, 2025, domina ...Read More >
India was turning green. Black was out, and so was an era of crude energy sources, even if refined adequately, and used as liquefied gas. Yet, the shine on coal, the black gold, has intensified in the past few weeks. Thanks to huge global shortages in crude oil, and gas, including LNG (liquefied natural gas), India, along with other nations, is re-focusing energy security. It demands a back-to-black tactics, and giving green a breather, even as the future of fossil fuels seems iffy. Black is in, ...Read More >
PNNAhmedabad (Gujarat) [India], March 30: With growing power demands and the global shift toward sustainable energy, Ahmedabad Solar stands tall as Gujarat's most trusted name in solar energy. As an official channel partner of Tata Power Solar, Ahmedabad Solar has redefined solar energy adoption for homes, industries, and institutions across the state.From its modest beginnings to becoming Ahmedabad's No.1 rooftop solar installer, the company's journey reflects vision, trust, and technological e ...Read More >
The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season has barely begun, but it has already delivered its first major controversy. Following Kolkata Knight Riders' (KKR) six-wicket defeat to Mumbai Indians (MI) at the Wankhede Stadium, a pointed remark from captain Ajinkya Rahane has triggered a wider debate - forcing Cricket Australia (CA) to step in with a clarification. At the centre of the storm is Cameron Green, KKR's high-profile signing worth INR 25.20 crore, who did not bowl a single over despite ...Read More >
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], June 24 : Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, on Saturday, participated in the BNI (Business Network International) Doon Expo, organised by BNI Dehradun at a private hotel on Rajpur Road. CM Dhami addressed the entrepreneurs and welcomed them. "The entrepreneurs investing in Devbhoomi Uttarakhand are the charioteers of Uttarakhand's development and the drivers of the state's progress. BNI Doon Expo is not just a showcase of products and services, but ...Read More >
Dr. Prashant Prabhakar Deshpande has post-graduated in Economics with a Gold Medal in 1976 and was awarded a Ph.D in Social Sciences from Nagpur University in 2007. Agriculture is the backbone of India's rural economy employing nearly half of the country's workforce and supporting food security for over 1.4 billion people. However, the farmers' community continues to face: * Rising input costs; * Erratic electricity supply, and; * Increasing climate risks. In this context, Solar energy, par ...Read More >
New Delhi, Mar 2 (PTI) Amazon India on Monday announced 'Zero Referral fee' on more than 12.5 crore products, a move, the ecommerce giant said, aims to accelerate growth for lakhs of sellers across the country. Building on last year's fee revision, the company has expanded zero referral fees coverage more than 10-times from 1.2 crore products in 2025 to over 12.5 crore products priced under Rs 1,000 across 1,800-plus categories, the company said in a release. In addition, Amazon has reduced Ea ...Read More >
Lucknow: With the effective implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, Uttar Pradesh has emerged as a leading state in solar energy expansion. Under the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, rooftop solar has been transformed into a mass movement, and the state has made remarkable progress toward energy self-reliance. According to the national portal, the state has received 11,64,038 applications so far, out of which 3,93,293 rooftop solar installations have been ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], December 17 (ANI): State-owned power generation company NTPC on Wednesday declared commercial capacity addition of 359.58 MW through its various solar projects of its subsidiaries in the states of Gujarat & Rajasthan, taking the Group commercial capacity of over 85.5 GW. NTPC has declared commercial operation date (COD) of part capacity of 243.66 MW out of 1255 MW Khavda -1 Solar PV project in Gujarat of NTPC Renewable Energy Ltd, a stepdown subsidiary of NTPC through its sub ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: State-owned NTPC Green Energy Limited (NGEL) has commissioned an additional 37.925 MW of solar power capacity at its Khavda Solar Energy Project in Gujarat. In an exchange filing, the company said the newly commissioned capacity represents the fifth phase of the 300 MW Khavda Solar Energy Project, which is being developed by NTPC Renewable Energy Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of NGEL. The project forms part of NTPC Renewable Energy Limited's 450 MW Hybrid Tranche V Project. ...Read More >
Patna: CM Nitish Kumar on Tuesday announced the implementation of the 'Saat Nischay 3.0' (Seven Resolves-3.0) programme for 2025-30, aimed at bringing Bihar into the category of developed states.Announcing the details, Nitish said his govt has set a target to secure at least Rs 50 lakh crore in private investment over the next five years. "Since our govt was formed on Nov 24, 2005, there has been rule of law in the state, and work has been carried out continuously for 20 years for the developmen ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 16 (PTI) The PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana has delivered zero electricity bills to over 7.7 lakh households in the country out of the total 24.35 lakh households benefited under the scheme, Parliament was informed on Tuesday. The Centre launched PM Surya Ghar in February 2024 with an aim to achieve rooftop solar (RTS) installations in one crore households in the residential sector by FY 2026-27 with an outlay of Rs 75,021 crore. "As on December 9, 2025, a total of 19,45,758 R ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) Over 20.42 lakh farmers have benefited through the PM-KUSUM scheme that enables them to set up solar power plants and irrigation pumps on their land, Parliament was informed on Tuesday. In a written reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha, Minister of State for New and Renewable Energy, Shripad Yesso Naik, informed Rajya Sabha that the PM-KUSUM is a demand-driven scheme. The capacities and funds are allocated based on demand received and progress shown by state ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], November 20: The solar energy sector in India is undergoing rapid transformation, and it is visible everywhere. With the nation's ambitious renewable energy goals, the demand for quality solar components is increasing across utility, commercial, and residential segments. Also Read | Mahit Sandhu Wins Silver in 50M Rifle Prone, Her Third Medal at Summer Deaflympics 2025 . In this blog, we will look at the most recent market statistics, current trends in key solar components, ...Read More >
Agartala, Nov 11 (SocialNews.XYZ) In a major push to boost power generation amid a natural gas shortage, the Tripura government will introduce Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) technology at the Rukhia Power Plant in Sepahijala district, increasing its generation capacity by 120 megawatt (MW). Power Minister Ratan Lal Nath said on Monday that the foundation stone and Bhumi Pujan for the project will be held on November 26. Nath, who also holds the Agriculture portfolio, said that despite the o ...Read More >
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits Chhattisgarh on November 1. He will attend multiple events marking the state's 25th anniversary. The Prime Minister will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone for developmental projects exceeding ₹14,260 crore. These projects cover roads, industry, healthcare, and energy sectors. He will also participate in the Chhattisgarh Rajat Mahotsav. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Chhattisgarh on November 1 (Saturday), where he is set to attend multiple even ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 28 (ANI): Union Minister Pralhad Joshi said on Tuesday that representatives of more than 120 countries took part in the opening plenary of the Eighth Session of the International Solar Alliance Assembly (ISA) in New Delhi. "President Droupadi Murmu successfully inaugurated the Eighth Session of the International Solar Alliance Assembly, and I'm very happy to share with you that more than 120 countries have participated in this, and their representatives are physically ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 28 (PTI) The Paris Agreement "offers principles", but the International Solar Alliance "offers action", concrete action on the ground directed to communities, France's Special Climate Envoy Benoit Faraco said on Tuesday. Faraco attended the 8th Session of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) Assembly here and also interacted with reporters. The ISA was launched in 2015 and its founding conference was held in 2018 in New Delhi. Asked what role does France see for itself in the ...Read More >
The ISA will launch the Africa Solar Facility, a $200 million programme focusing on distributed renewable energy and serving as its first financial product for risk mitigation.During the 8th Assembly of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) in New Delhi from October 27 to 30, delegates from all 124 member countries are expected to visit South Asia's first distribution storage site in India's national capital. The ISA will launch the Africa Solar Facility, a $200 million programme focusing on d ...Read More >
New Delhi [India] October 28 (ANI): For the first time, in the initial six months of this calendar year, the total energy generated from renewable energy was higher than that from coal according to International Solar Alliance (ISA) Director General Ashish Khanna. Khanna said this in his address to the 8th session of the ISA Assembly at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi on Tuesday. Also Read | Juventus Sack Manager Igor Tudor Amid Poor Run of Form; Massimo Brambilla Appointed Interim Head Coach. H ...Read More >
New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu would share the nation's vision for solar power-led development and 'One World, One Sun, One Grid' in her address at the 8th Session of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) Assembly on Tuesday at Bharat Mandapam, a statement said on Monday. This would mark the first-ever address by the President of India to the ISA Assembly that underscores India's commitment to ISA's leadership in advancing global solar energy cooperation and its founding vision of "One Wo ...Read More >
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], October 27: In a significant move for India's renewable energy sector, HCK Solar Energy Limited has quickly become one of Eastern India's fastest-growing clean energy companies. In just its first year of operation, the company has achieved over 8 MW of solar rooftop and ground-mounted installations, earning the title of the "Speed King of Clean Energy." Also Read | General Motors Layoffs: US-Based Automaker Cuts 200 CAD Engineers at Michigan Tech Campus Citing Bus ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 27 (ANI): The President of India Droupadi Murmu paid floral tribute to India's former President K.R. Narayanan on his birth anniversary at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Monday. Additionally, the Chief Minister of Punjab, Bhagwant Mann, met with President Droupadi Murmu at the Bhavan. The Lt. Governor of Delhi, Vinai Kumar Saxena, also met the president at Rashtrapati Bhavan. Meanwhile, President Droupadi Murmu will deliver the keynote address at the eighth session of the Int ...Read More >
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