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Patna: The Bihar Cabinet on Friday approved 100 percent subsidy for up to 125 units of electricity consumption by domestic users. The scheme, named Mukhyamantri Vidyut Upbhokta Sahayata Yojana (Chief Minister electricity consumer assistance scheme) and effective from August 1, would put an additional burden of Rs 3797 crore on the state exchequer. "The scheme intends to encourage the use of solar energy in the state. It will provide 100 percent government subsidy on electricity consumption of ...Read More >
Hyderabad: At the Gender Equality Conference held at Nizam College, Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka emphasized that economic empowerment is essential to achieving gender equality. He announced that the Telangana government is providing ₹20,000 crore in interest-free loans every year to women's Self-Help Groups (SHGs), benefiting one crore women across the state. In a major financial push, the Deputy CM revealed that the state government plans to disburse ₹1 lakh crore over the nex ...Read More >
Mumbai, Jul 18 (PTI) A three-storey chawl collapsed in the western suburb of Bandra here in the early hours of Friday, with at least 10 people feared trapped in the debris, civic officials said. As many as seven people have been rescued from the debris so far and admitted to the civic-run Bhabha Hospital, they said. According to preliminary information, chawl number 37 in the Bharat Nagar area of Bandra East collapsed around 5.56 am. Eight fire engines are at the spot along with teams from th ...Read More >
HYDERABAD: State BJP president N Ramchander Rao on Thursday slammed the Congress government and Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy for failing to address farmers' issues despite completing 19 months in office. Speaking at the Kisan Morcha state office-bearers' meeting at the BJP headquarters in Hyderabad, he accused the state government of neglecting farmers due to its skewed policies. He urged party workers to collaborate with the Kisan Morcha to highlight farmers' grievances and counter the Cong ...Read More >
Patna : In a major move, the Bihar government will now provide 125 units of electricity free of cost to every household in the state. Consumers will only be billed for usage beyond this limit. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar announced the initiative through a post on his social media handle, X. A special cabinet meeting has also been convened on Friday to approve the proposal, following which the scheme will be implemented across the state. In his post, the Chief Minister stated: "From the very be ...Read More >
HYDERABAD: In a strong endorsement of women's economic empowerment, Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka on Thursday declared that the core mission of the 'Praja government' is to ensure economic independence for women, which he said is the key to eliminating gender discrimination. Speaking at the Gender Equality Conference organised by the Women's Commission at Nizam College, the deputy CM laid out the government's multi-pronged strategy to uplift women through targeted welfare and en ...Read More >
Jaipur: Former CM Ashok Gehlot acknowledged Thursday that BJP's campaign focusing on the 2022 Kanhaiya Lal murder case contributed to his govt's electoral defeat in 2023.The case involved the brutal killing of Kanhaiya Lal, a tailor in Udaipur, who was beheaded inside his shop on June 28, 2022, by two assailants who filmed and shared the act on social media. The accused, Mohammad Riyaz Akhtari and Ghaus, were arrested within four hours after the crime.The murder occurred against a backdrop of es ...Read More >
PATNA: Bihar CM Nitish Kumar announced Thursday 125 units of free electricity, unwrapping a potential no-bill bonanza ahead of assembly polls for an estimated 91% of households which consume less than the threshold. The move follows promises of 200 units of free electricity by rival and former deputy CM Tejashwi Yadav of RJD, which leads opposition INDIA bloc in the state.Nitish made the announcement through his official social media handle. "All domestic consumers will get 100% subsidy on 125 u ...Read More >
Chandigarh, Jul 14 (PTI) Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Monday visited the India International Horticulture Market (IIHM) at Ganaur in Sonipat to review the ongoing development. He held a review meeting with officials from the Marketing Board Administration, the construction company and the district administration, and directed them to expedite the construction work and ensure the project is completed within the stipulated timeline. Saini said this ambitious project would serve as ...Read More >
Ahmedabad: The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) is set to complete the green transformation of the city's public transport system by powering electric buses with solar energy instead of grid electricity. In the initial phase, five EV charging stations for BRTS buses will be equipped with solar panels to create a charging infrastructure that runs on renewable energy. In all, 200 BRTS buses will be powered through these charging stations. Gradually, AMTS electric buses will also transition to ...Read More >
Patna: CM Nitish Kumar on Thursday announced that the state govt will provide 125 units of free electricity to 1.67 crore domestic consumers from Aug 1. He added that financial assistance will be extended to poor and eligible households opting to install solar panels under the Centre's PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana.The announcement was made through the CM's official social media handle. "We have decided that all domestic power consumers will get 125 units of free electricity from Aug 1 this ye ...Read More >
Patna: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Thursday announced that all electricity consumers in the state will be given free electricity up to 125... Patna: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Thursday announced that all electricity consumers in the state will be given free electricity up to 125 units every month, starting August 1. The announcement has brought smiles on the faces of people, particularly the poor and marginalised families who find it hard to foot their power bills. Many peo ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 17 (ANI): Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar announcement of free electricity up to 125 units for households has sparked a political reaction, with Delhi AAP President Saurabh Bharadwaj drawing parallels between Kumar move and Arvind Kejriwal similar initiative in Delhi. Bharadwaj told ANI, Today, Arvind Kejriwal has been proved right and the BJP wrong. When Arvind Kejriwal announced free electricity in Delhi, the BJP made fun of him. Today, after 10 years, the BJP is fol ...Read More >
Patna, July 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Thursday announced 125 units of free electricity per month for every household in Bihar, sparking both praise and sharp criticism. While the ruling NDA hailed the announcement as "historic" and transformative for the poor, Opposition parties accused the state government of copying their schemes without originality. Making the declaration on social media, CM Nitish Kumar stated that from August 1, 2025 -- beginning with the July bil ...Read More >
Patna (Bihar) [India], July 17 (ANI): JD(U) MP Sanjay Kumar Jha on Thursday called the Bihar government's decision to provide free electricity up to 125 units 'historic', and said that every household in the state will be connected to a solar energy source within the next three years. Speaking to ANI, Jha said the government took the step keeping the poor in mind. 'The Chief Minister has announced 125 units free. Today, 100 per cent of the houses in Bihar are electrified. Electricity is reachi ...Read More >
Patna: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Wednesday announced that domestic electricity consumers across the poll-bound state will be provided up to 125 units of power free of cost every month starting August 1. The scheme will benefit over 1.67 crore households and will apply to electricity consumption from the billing cycle of July. This comes weeks after the Bihar government announced its decision to nearly triple the social security pension from Rs 400 to Rs 1,100 per month for 1.1 crore ...Read More >
The Indian government plans to involve private companies in producing affordable Silicon-Perovskite Tandem Solar Cells, developed at IIT Bombay. Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy, Pralhad Joshi, announced this initiative. He emphasised the potential of these cells to revolutionise India's solar energy landscape during his visit to IIT Bombay's National Centre for Photovoltaic Research and Education (NCPRE). Joshi highlighted that this development marks a significant achievement in Ind ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Sarai Kale Khan Namo Bharat station, which will be the converging point for three Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) corridors, is ready for operations. Trial runs have been concluded with the state govt to take a final decision on when it can open for public use."The final touches are being given to the station," said an official of the National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC), which is executing the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut RRTS corridor. Sarai Kale Khan is set to b ...Read More >
Mumbai: The high-efficiency, low-cost Silicon-Perovskite Tandem solar cells developed at IIT-Bombay is a game-changer for the country's solar energy future, said union minister Pralhad Joshi during his visit to the institute on Monday. While the ministry for new and renewable energy (MNRE) has so far provided Rs 200 crore to IIT-Bombay's National Centre for Photovoltaic Research and Education (NCPRE) for research and development in solar cells, power electronics and batteries, among other things ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 15 (PTI) Two people died and four others were injured after a fire broke out at a house in east Delhi's Old Govindpura area on Tuesday evening, an official said. Police have identified the deceased as Tanveer (28) and Nusrat. A call was received at Jagatpuri police station at 8.46 pm regarding a fire incident at Band Gali, Old Govindpura, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Shahdara) Prashant Gautam said. When a police team reached the spot, it found that 10 people were trapped insi ...Read More >
Mumbai: India's renewable energy sector reported a 420% year-on-year growth in capacity addition in June 2025, rising from 1.4 GW last year to 7.3 GW this year, said Prahlad Joshi, Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy. Joshi was speaking at the IVCA Renewable Energy Summit in Mumbai on Tuesday. The minister highlighted that India has witnessed an astonishing 4,000% increase in solar energy capacity, growing from 2.82 GW to 117 GW by 2025. Wind energy capacity also rose from 21 GW to 51.7 ...Read More >
Mumbai, 15 July 2025: The inaugural edition of the IVCA Renewable Energy Summit featured a power-packed address by Shri Pralhad Joshi, Union Minister, New and Renewable Energy, Government of India. Speaking to a global and domestic audience of investors, regulators, cleantech developers, and fund managers, the Minister drew attention to the Government of India's forward-looking policies on renewable energy and how the country is leading the global energy transition. "This is not just an energy ...Read More >
Ahmedabad: Silver outpaced gold in returns this year, with prices in Ahmedabad climbing 30% since Jan 1 to touch a record Rs 1.125 lakh per kilogram on Monday. In comparison, gold gained 28% during the same period, rising from Rs 79,200 for 10g at the start of the year to reach the current Rs 1.015 lakh. The latest spike saw silver prices rise by Rs 2,500 in a single session to go up from Saturday's Rs 1.10 lakh. The white metal's stronger performance is backed by surging industrial demand and t ...Read More >
Patna, July 14 (UNI) In a major step towards igniting the spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship across the state, Bihar Industries Minister Nitish Mishra launched the official Bihar Idea Festival Portal here today. Speaking at the event Mishra said Bihar Idea festival was not just an event but a revolution to make 'Samriddh Bihar'. He said that it will encourage the youth to take up entrepreneurship to solve the grassroot challenges of Bihar. He said that the youth will be sensitised and i ...Read More >
July 14 (Reuters) - Indian renewable energy firm SAEL Industries Ltd will invest 82 billion rupees ($954.04 million) to build a 5-gigawatt (GW)-per-year integrated solar cell and module manufacturing facility in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh, the company said on Monday. Through one of the largest investments seen so far in the solar manufacturing space in India, the plant in Greater Noida will boost SAEL's total module manufacturing capacity to 8.5 GW. Construction is expected to begin t ...Read More >
BENGALURU, India (AP) -- India's government is seeking to limit temperature settings on new air conditioners to save electricity in the country that is considered the fastest-growing market for them. The power minister proposed a rule in June requiring air conditioners sold in the country to have thermostats that can be set no lower than 20 Celsius (68 Fahrenheit). Officials hope the small change will create massive energy savings in the country of more than 1.4 billion people. About 10 millio ...Read More >
BENGALURU, India (AP) -- India's government is seeking to limit temperature settings on new air conditioners to save electricity in the country that is considered the fastest-growing market for them. The power minister proposed a rule in June requiring air conditioners sold in the country to have thermostats that can be set no lower than 20 Celsius (68 Fahrenheit). Officials hope the small change will create massive energy savings in the country of more than 1.4 billion people. About 10 millio ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], 14 July (India): In a landmark step towards bolstering India's renewable energy capacity, SAEL Industries Limited, through its subsidiary SAEL Solar P6 Private Limited, announced plans to invest approximately Rs 8,200 crore in an integrated solar manufacturing facility under the jurisdiction of the Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA) in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. The project will include a 5 GW solar cell manufacturing unit and a 5 GW solar module pr ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) India has achieved a landmark in its energy transition journey by reaching 50 per cent of its installed electricity capacity from non-fossil fuel sources - five years ahead of the target set under its Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) to the Paris Agreement, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy announced on Monday. This significant milestone underscores the country's steadfast commitment to climate action and sustainable development, and signals ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], 14 July (India): In a landmark step towards bolstering India renewable energy capacity, SAEL Industries Limited, through its subsidiary SAEL Solar P6 Private Limited, announced plans to invest approximately Rs 8,200 crore in an integrated solar manufacturing facility under the jurisdiction of the Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA) in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. The project will include a 5 GW solar cell manufacturing unit and a 5 GW solar module prod ...Read More >
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