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MUMBAI (Reuters) -Indian investors, traditionally obsessed with stockpiling gold, are increasingly turning to silver, which was trading near a 14-year high on Monday, as its returns this year outpaced those of gold. Imports fill most of the demand in the world's largest consumer of silver, where domestic prices touched a record high of 114,875 rupees ($1,336) a kg as a production shortfall spurred investors' hopes for a further rally. "Gold's done pretty well for me over the last couple of yea ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has concluded a hectic week with Union Minister Piyush Goyal travelling across the country from Srinagar in the north to Bengaluru in the south for chairing various meetings to give a fillip to exports and industrial projects. The Minister held a crucial meeting with the Chairman of the State Bank of India and senior executives from other leading banks, ECGC Ltd., and department officials in Mumbai to review and explore opportunities related to ex ...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 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 million t ...Read More >
Ranchi: JMM president and chief minister Hemant Soren on Sunday said the official X account of his party has been hacked, prompting him to order a police investigation into it.Apart from expressing concern over the breach, the chief minister appealed to the Elon Musk-owned social media giant to take cognisance of the matter.Party members said at 12:12 am on Sunday, the hackers posted a suspicious link along with an image of a rodent on the JMM's X account, which was immediately flagged by Hemant ...Read More >
Nagpur: As many as 63 villages across Maharashtra will be vying for the model solar village tag. The govt has launched the initiative to establish one model solar village in every district of the country under the PM Surya Ghar Free Electricity Scheme. Notably, 57 of the 63 villages picked from Maharashtra belong to the Vidarbha region. The village that installs the highest solar energy capacity within six months will be declared the winner and will receive a grant of Rs1 crore from the central ...Read More >
New Delhi: Delhi govt has announced a city-wide rollout of underground electric wiring as part of a Rs 100-crore initiative. The move aims to ensure a safer, cleaner and uninterrupted power supply for residents across the capital, chief minister Rekha Gupta said on Saturday while launching the city's first pilot project of underground wiring in Shalimar Bagh.Gupta said the work at her constituency Shalimar Bagh would be completed in approximately three months. At least 5,500 families residing in ...Read More >
Lucknow: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday met the members of the newly formed Economic Advisory Group (EAG) under the planning department to discuss plans for employment generation, economic development, and image-building of the "New Uttar Pradesh of New India".The group included experts from the country working in fields like agriculture, education, MSMEs, and startups."Uttar Pradesh is today moving towards becoming the growth engine of India's economy. For this, all the departments ...Read More >
Ahmedabad: Silver prices reached an all-time high of Rs 1.10 lakh per kg in the Ahmedabad bullion market on Saturday, driven by global geopolitical tensions and strong industrial demand. Bullion traders attribute the surge to heightened uncertainties in international markets, including conflicts in Europe and West Asia, alongside growing silver consumption in sectors such as electronics, solar energy, and electric vehicles."Silver is increasingly seen as a hedge in uncertain times, similar to go ...Read More >
Raipur: Dhudmaras, the picturesque tribal hamlet nestled in the wooded hills of Kanger Valley National Park in Chhattisgarh, has become the first fully solar powered village in Bastar. The village, which has recently been recognized as the 20 top global villages by the United Nations World Tourism Organization, is now powered by solar energy lighting the streetlights and the lanes of the hamlet by the Chhattisgarh Renewable Energy Development Agency (CREDA). Three solar energy powered dual pum ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 9 (PTI) The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) is likely to install rooftop solar power plants on 989 municipal buildings in a bid to reduce dependency on conventional power sources and lower electricity costs, officials said on Wednesday. The project will be executed in collaboration with NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam Limited (NVVN), a wholly-owned subsidiary of NTPC. Under the RESCO model, the executing agency bears the cost of installation, operation, and maintenance and is reim ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 9 (PTI) The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) is likely to install rooftop solar power plants on 989 municipal buildings in a bid to reduce dependency on conventional power sources and lower electricity costs, officials said on Wednesday. The project will be executed in collaboration with NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam Limited (NVVN), a wholly-owned subsidiary of NTPC. Also Read | Belagavi Shocker: 3 of Family Members Die by Suicide After Consuming Poison Over Debt in Karnataka. U ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 9 (PTI) Tata Power Skill Development Institute, an initiative of Tata Power on Wednesday launched a centre in the national capital to skill professionals in the solar energy sector. The centre was inaugurated by Santosh Kumar Sarangi, Secretary, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) and Tata Power CEO and MD Praveer Sinha. Also Read | Kolkata Fatafat Result Today: Kolkata FF Result for July 09, 2025 Declared, Check Winning Numbers and Result Chart of Satta Matka-Type Lotte ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) The International Solar Alliance (ISA) will host the seventh Regional Committee Meeting (RCM) for Asia and the Pacific Region from July 15-17 in Colombo, Sri Lanka, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy said on Tuesday. This conference will bring together government officials, technical universities, think tanks, institutional partners, and leaders from the private sector to advance a coordinated and strategic agenda for scaling solar deployment across this ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 8 (PTI) Solar sector experts and stakeholders will gather next week at a multilateral meeting for Asia and the Pacific region in Sri Lanka to discuss ways to scale up use of solar energy. The International Solar Alliance (ISA) will host its Seventh Regional Committee Meeting (RCM) for the Asia and the Pacific Region next week in Sri Lanka, an official statement said on Tuesday. The event will bring together government officials, technical universities, think tanks, institutional ...Read More >
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], July 8 (ANI): The Adani Group on Tuesday launched the third film in its #HumKarkeDikhateHain campaign, titled 'Story of Suraj'. This film underscores the group's mission to drive sustainable progress through clean energy initiatives, transforming communities across the nation.The story of Suraj paints a picture of a town transformed by Adani's solar energy solutions. The film follows a character, Rakesh, who returns to his hometown after years and is moved by the dra ...Read More >
India's Upcoming BRICS Presidency: A People-Centric Vision Tuesday, July 08, 2025 by Indian Defence News Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced that under India's presidency of BRICS in 2026, the forum will adopt a distinctly people-centric approach, guided by the principle of "humanity first." In his address at the 17th BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro, PM Modi emphasized India's commitment to redefining BRICS as "Building Resilience and Innovation for Cooperation and Sustainability." He hi ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 7 (PTI) In a move to reduce electricity bills and promote usage of clean energy, the Delhi government has initiated widespread implementation of rooftop solar panel installations across the city under the RESCO model, an official statement said on Monday. Under the RESCO (Renewable Energy Service Company) model, a third-party firm installs, owns and manages solar energy system on a customer's property. The customer makes zero capital investment, and buys power from the firm at l ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 7 (PTI) In a move to reduce electricity bills and promote usage of clean energy, the Delhi government has initiated widespread implementation of rooftop solar panel installations across the city under the RESCO model, an official statement said on Monday. Under the RESCO (Renewable Energy Service Company) model, a third-party firm installs, owns and manages solar energy system on a customer's property. The customer makes zero capital investment, and buys power from the firm at l ...Read More >
New Delhi: In a move to reduce electricity bills and promote clean energy usage, chief minister Rekha Gupta has initiated widespread implementation of rooftop solar installations across the city under Resco or the utility-led aggregation model. The step, in line with the guidelines of the Union new and renewable energy ministry and facilitated by Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC), is expected to bring down the overall cost of electricity and reduce dependence on conventional energy ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Monday said that 33 per cent reservation for women in the Assembly was likely to come into force, with the elections expected to be held in late 2028 or early 2029. He said that Congress would go a step further by allocating 60 tickets to women candidates for the polls, surpassing the mandated 33 per cent quota. Speaking at the launch of Vana Mahotsavam at the agricultural university in Rajendranagar, the CM said the number of Assembly constituencie ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 7 (PTI) The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has reviewed 22 issues affecting 18 infrastructure projects worth Rs 36,296 crore in Gujarat and Rajasthan, an official statement said on Monday. The meeting, chaired by DPIIT Secretary Amardeep Bhatia, was attended by senior officials from central ministries, state governments, and project proponents. "A total of 22 issues related to 18 critical projects, collectively valued at over Rs 36,296 crore, wer ...Read More >
PNN Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 7: Smarten Power System Limited (The Company, Smarten) is engaged into designing and assembling of power back-up and solar power products, proposes to open its Initial Public Offering on Monday, July 07, 2025, aiming to raise 50.00 crores, with shares to be listed on the NSE Emerge platform. The issue will close on Wednesday, July 09, 2025. The issue size is 50,00,400 equity shares at a face value of 10 each with IPO price of 100 per share. Equity Share ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 7: Smarten Power System Limited (The Company, Smarten) is engaged into designing and assembling of power back-up and solar power products, proposes to open its Initial Public Offering on Monday, July 07, 2025, aiming to raise ₹ 50.00 crores, with shares to be listed on the NSE Emerge platform. The issue will close on Wednesday, July 09, 2025. Also Read | Kannada Actress Bhavana Ramanna Announces Pregnancy at 40, Shares Father's Reaction to Her Decision To Have ...Read More >
New Delhi: Indian-origin Vaibhav Taneja, Tesla's Chief Financial Officer, has emerged as a key figure in Elon Musk's newly announced political venture, the America Party (AMEP). Tesla owner Elon Musk on Sunday announced a new political party called the 'America Party'. In the official filing of this party, Musk named Vaibhav Taneja as the Custodian of Records and Treasurer. According to a report by The Wall Street Journal, Vaibhav Taneja, Tesla's Chief Financial Officer (CFO), has earned a stagg ...Read More >
Union Minister Piyush Goyal pledged to recommend a GST reduction on handicrafts and handlooms in Jammu and Kashmir. He addressed the FTII Traders Conclave 2025 in Srinagar. Goyal also announced a Centre of Excellence for Packaging and Design. Discussions included setting up a Centre of Excellence for storage technology. He assured support for startups and new talent. Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Sunday promised to recommend a reduction in the Goods and Services Tax impos ...Read More >
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], July 6 (ANI): Union Minister of Commerce & Industry Piyush Goyal met with representatives of the Jammu-Kashmir Fruits and Vegetable Processing and Integrated Cold Chain Association (JKPICCA) in Srinagar on Sunday. The meeting focused on strategies to sustain industrial development in the cold chain and agro-processing sectors, crucial for strengthening J-K's agricultural economy and boosting exports. 'Today, I met with representatives of the Jammu-Kashmir ...Read More >
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], July 6 (ANI): Union Minister of Commerce & Industry Piyush Goyal met with representatives of the Jammu-Kashmir Fruits and Vegetable Processing and Integrated Cold Chain Association (JKPICCA) in Srinagar on Sunday. The meeting focused on strategies to sustain industrial development in the cold chain and agro-processing sectors, crucial for strengthening J-K's agricultural economy and boosting exports. 'Today, I met with representatives of the Jammu-Kashmir ...Read More >
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], July 6 (ANI): Union Minister of Commerce & Industry Piyush Goyal met with representatives of the Jammu-Kashmir Fruits and Vegetable Processing and Integrated Cold Chain Association (JKPICCA) in Srinagar on Sunday. The meeting focused on strategies to sustain industrial development in the cold chain and agro-processing sectors, crucial for strengthening J-K's agricultural economy and boosting exports. Also Read | Delhi Shocker: Teenager Stabs 15-Year-Old Ki ...Read More >
Srinagar, Jul 4: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo today chaired a meeting to review and strategise the accelerated development of hydropower projects across various rivers in Jammu & Kashmir. The meeting underscored the administration's unwavering commitment to harnessing the region's immense hydroelectric potential as a cornerstone of sustainable growth and prosperity here. During this review meeting the Chief Secretary unequivocally remarked that the Hydropower is the mainstay of the economy of ...Read More >
New Delhi: Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Hardeep Singh Puri, announced that Indian Oil Corporation Ltd (IOCL) has solarized more than 36,000 retail outlets across the country. This major move aligns with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of a self-reliant India and highlights solar energy's vital role in achieving energy independence. According to Minister Puri, powering IOCL outlets primarily through solar energy not only cuts down electricity bills but also supports the national ...Read More >
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