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No Fresh Mining In Aravallis Until Sustainability Plan Is Ready, Centre Tells SC

Government says new definition strengthens protection, mining to remain tightly regulated under court supervision The Union government has said that no new mining licences will be issued in the Aravalli region until a comprehensive sustainability study is completed, seeking to allay concerns over environmental damage following a recent Supreme Court order redefining the Aravalli hills […]

ArcelorMittal Plans Rs 8,100 Cr Investment In Three Renewable Energy Projects

Projects across Maharashtra, Rajasthan and Gujarat to double company’s green power capacity in India ArcelorMittal has outlined plans to invest about Rs 8,100 crore in three renewable energy projects in India, as the global steelmaker moves to deepen its clean energy footprint and support low-carbon steel production. The projects, spread across Maharashtra, Rajasthan and Gujarat, […]

Saatvik Green Energy Wins Rs 13.5 Cr Solar Pump Order From MSEDCL

Order under PM-Kusum scheme strengthens company’s presence in decentralised solar solutions for agriculture Saatvik Green Energy has secured a Rs 13.50 crore order from the Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company (MSEDCL) for the supply and installation of off-grid solar water pumping systems under the Magel Tyala Saur Krushi Pump Yojana, part of the PM-Kusum scheme. […]

Human–wildlife Conflict Drives Rethink Of India’s Tiger, Elephant Conservation Strategy

Landscape planning, science-led management and community participation anchor revised conservation push Rising incidents of human–wildlife conflict has moved to the centre of India’s conservation debate, with the Union government reviewing its tiger and elephant protection strategy amid growing pressure on forests, farmlands and rural livelihoods. At a high-level meeting held at the Sundarbans Tiger Reserve […]

Precision From The Sky: How Drones Are Changing Crop Care

Drone technology is reshaping Indian agriculture by enabling precision crop care, improving input efficiency and supporting sustainable, data-driven farming practices By: M.K. Dhanuka, Chairman, Dhanuka Agritech Agriculture in India is undergoing a profound transformation. With the twin challenges of climate variability and the need to feed a growing population, farmers are looking for solutions that […]

China Moves WTO Against India Over ICT Tariffs, Solar Subsidies

Beijing seeks consultations, alleges New Delhi’s measures breach WTO rules and harm Chinese industry China on Friday filed a petition with the World Trade Organisation seeking consultations with India over New Delhi’s tariffs on information and communication technology products and subsidies extended to the solar sector, marking a fresh escalation in trade tensions between the […]

NCRTC Plans 110 MW Captive Solar Plant For Delhi-Meerut Namo Bharat Corridor

Project aims to cut power costs and emissions as NCRTC brings renewable energy into high-speed transit operations The National Capital Region Transport Corporation will set up a 110-megawatt captive solar power plant in Uttar Pradesh to meet the energy needs of the Delhi–Ghaziabad-Meerut Namo Bharat corridor, marking a significant shift towards renewable power in urban […]

ONGC Green, IIM Nagpur Partner To Advance Research In Clean Energy & Sustainability

The collaboration will focus on renewable integration, energy storage, e-mobility and policy research aligned with India’s net-zero target for 2070 The Indian Institute of Management Nagpur has signed a memorandum of understanding with ONGC Green to collaborate on research and initiatives related to green and future energy, with a focus on sustainability and energy transition. […]

Waaree Americas To Invest $30 Mn In United Solar To Secure Polysilicon Supply

The investment supports diversification of the global solar supply chain and backs a large-scale polysilicon manufacturing facility in Oman Waaree Solar Americas Inc. has signed a binding term sheet to invest USDB 30 million in United Solar Holding Inc. through Series B preferred shares, alongside a long-term polysilicon offtake agreement aimed at securing upstream supply […]

Tier II Cities Overtake Metros In Rooftop Solar Adoption: Report

Aurangabad, Amravati and Bhopal lead residential installations as tariff hikes and festive demand reshape household energy choices India’s residential rooftop solar market is witnessing a structural shift, with tier 2 cities outpacing metropolitan centres by up to five times in new installations, according to installation data released by SolarSquare. The trend signals a broader change […]