RK Singh meets John Kerry, discusses energy transition
Minister of State for Power and New and Renewable Energy, RK Singh met US Special Presidential Envoy for Climate, John Kerry, wherein he discussed India's progress…
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India getting job done on tackling climate issues: John Kerry
United States Special Presidential Envoy for Climate, John Kerry, on Tuesday lauded India for getting the job done on climate and said it is a world…
John Kerry to visit India from April 5-8
Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry will be in India from April 5-8 during which he will discuss the upcoming Leaders' Summit on Climate hosted…
Imran Khan puzzled over Pak’s omission from climate meet
Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Saturday said he cannot understand the reason why there is a cacophony over Islamabad's omission from the upcoming climate conference.
India, US to revamp energy ties & focus on cleaner energy
India and the United States have agreed to revamp their strategic energy partnership with a greater focus on cleaner energy sectors
Not possible to bring petrol under GST for next 8-10 years
BJP leader Sushil Kumar Modi said it is not possible to bring petrol and diesel under the GST regime for the next eight to 10 years…
Unions take out procession demanding coal miners safety
After seven people were killed in a coal mine blast in Balochistan recently, several workers' unions in Pakistan took out a procession on Friday urging the…
Indian Oil & Phinergy forms JV to boost e-mobility aspirations
Indian Oil entered into a JV with Phinergy a company specializing in hybrid lithium-ion and aluminium-air/zinc-air battery systems
Revised estimates for transmission & distribution approved
Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in a major step towards economic development of the States of Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim…
Climate finance still not on table for developing countries
Climate finance of USD 100 billion a year and green technologies for mitigation actions promised in 2009 under the Paris agreement are still not on the…
India witnesses a near universal LPG coverage
LPG has emerged as the preferred kitchen partner for almost every Indian. This is evident from the fact that the LPG penetration in India has improved…
L&T delivers 700 MW steam generator ahead schedule
Engineering and construction conglomerate Larsen & Toubro on Tuesday said it has despatched a 700 MWe steam generator for Gorakhpur Haryana Anu Vidyut Pariyojana ahead of…
India to levy import tax on solar modules & cells from 2022
India will levy a customs duty of 40% on solar modules and 25% on solar cells from April 2022, according to a government document and two…
MoU signed for Paradip Plastic Park between IOCL & IDCO
Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) and Odisha Industrial Infrastructure Development Corporation (IDCO) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to develop Paradip Plastic Park.
Pakistan’s new gas deal with Qatar could save $3 billion
Pakistan's landmark, new deal with Qatar for Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) at lower rates will save Islamabad a total of about $3 billion over the next…
Congress takes a jab at PM on LPG price hike
Just as Prime Minister Narendra Modi took his first shot of COVID vaccine on Monday, opposition Congress took a jab at him saying with the LPG…
Shiv Sena slams Sitharaman’s Dharm-Sankat remark on fuel
The Shiv Sena on Friday targeted Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman for referring to the issue of high fuel prices as dharm-sankat
Many countries have joined International Solar Alliance: Modi
Lauding India's contribution in the global fight against climate change, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that many countries in the world have joined the International Solar…
Mamata rides electric scooter to protest fuel price hike
In a unique protest against fuel price hike, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday rode pillion on an electric scooter to state secretariat Nabanna.
Priyanka Gandhi slams centre on fuel prices
Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Thursday slammed the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government over the hike in prices of fuel and gas.
Metals sector can play important role in Aatmanirbhar Bharat
Urging the industry to take advantage of PLI scheme for the specialty steel, he calls for developing a new manufacturing ecosystem in the country.
Petrol nears Rs 91 per litre mark in the national capital
Petrol price neared the Rs 91 per litre mark in the national capital and diesel crossed Rs 81 a litre, as fuel prices were hiked again…
Pradhan gives two main reasons behind rising fuel prices
Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said that reduced fuel production and oil-rich nations seeking more profits are the primary reasons behind spiralling petrol…
Policy and regulatory framework for DISCOMs in the offing
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the Centre is working to remove problems in the distribution sector and a policy and regulatory framework for DISCOMs is in…
We see Hydrogen as the future energy, says Pradhan
Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas Dharmendra Pradhan witnessed the signing of a Statement of Intent between Indian Oil and Greenstat Hydrogen India for setting up…