News for 'Renewable Energy'

'This isn't an irrational exuberance bubble'

'This isn't an irrational exuberance bubble'

Rediff.com1 Aug 2023

'Earnings will be the catalyst for markets to march higher from here on out.'

Adani, Rajasthan govt to set up India's largest solar park

Adani, Rajasthan govt to set up India's largest solar park

Rediff.com9 Feb 2015

Adani, Rajasthan govt will set up solar power project of 5000 MW on its own in the next five years.

PFC to focus on pvt business, to float 2 arms

PFC to focus on pvt business, to float 2 arms

Rediff.com10 Feb 2010

PFC provides loan syndication, along with 18 other institutions, mostly banks and Life Insurance Corporation and Hudco, under the Power Lenders' Club.

India, EU seal civil nuclear energy pact

India, EU seal civil nuclear energy pact

Rediff.com15 Jul 2020

The agreement provides for extensive cooperation in the civil nuclear energy sector including in research and development for peaceful uses of nuclear energy, they said.

The world's 10 biggest polluters

The world's 10 biggest polluters

Rediff.com7 Dec 2009

China is the world's worst polluting nation with the highest overall annual emission of greenhouse gases.

4 things that could change India in 2016

4 things that could change India in 2016

Rediff.com8 Jan 2016

More people will be literate, on the Internet, linked to the national identification scheme and likely to receive electricity, especially from alternative-energy sources.

Sulabh International founder gets UN Award

Sulabh International founder gets UN Award

Rediff.com12 Jun 2009

Bindeshwar Pathak, founder of Sulabh International that runs public toilets in India, was honored by the Intergovernmental Renewable Energy Organization at the United Nations headquarters in New York on Thursday for developing low cost toilet technology to produce energy out of human excreta.

India's carbon emissions to be net zero by 2070: Modi at COP26

India's carbon emissions to be net zero by 2070: Modi at COP26

Rediff.com2 Nov 2021

Representing India at the 'High-Level Segment for Heads of States and Government' at the UN COP26 underway at Glasgow, UK, Prime Minister Modi said that India is working very hard on tackling climate change related issues.

Gold, silver ETFs gain amid Russia-Ukraine tensions

Gold, silver ETFs gain amid Russia-Ukraine tensions

Rediff.com24 Mar 2022

The surge in volatility across the globe sparked by Russian invasion of Ukraine has led to an increase in prices of gold and silver - considered to be safe-haven investment bets. In the past month, silver funds have delivered returns of 7.34 per cent, while gold funds on an average have risen around 6 per cent. In comparison, the benchmark Nifty has declined 4 per cent. Fund managers say precious commodities act as a good hedge against inflation and phases of geopolitical uncertainty.

PM arrives in Germany; will seek greater biz ties

PM arrives in Germany; will seek greater biz ties

Rediff.com10 Apr 2013

Singh is accompanied by External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid, Renewable Energy Minister Farooq Abdullah, Human Resource Development Minister M M Pallam Raju and Science and Technology Minister S Jaipal Reddy.

Green groups urge US to back off Indian solar case

Green groups urge US to back off Indian solar case

Rediff.com5 Apr 2013

US Trade Representative's office in early February asked India for WTO consultations on its national solar program, the Jawaharal Nehru National Solar Mission.

US President Biden tests Covid positive, has 'very mild symptoms'

US President Biden tests Covid positive, has 'very mild symptoms'

Rediff.com21 Jul 2022

US President Joe Biden has tested positive for Covid-19 and is experiencing "very mild symptoms", the White House said on Thursday, becoming the second sitting American president to be hit by the virus.

Guidelines for Solar Mission to be ready by May 15

Guidelines for Solar Mission to be ready by May 15

Rediff.com29 Apr 2010

The mission stipulates the target under three phases for various solar application segments including Utility Grid Solar power.

This 'clean' auto plans to go from Bengaluru to London in 90 days

This 'clean' auto plans to go from Bengaluru to London in 90 days

Rediff.com11 Jun 2013

Its creator, Naveen Rabelli aims to complete the journey in 90 days

This is how water is converted to electricity

This is how water is converted to electricity

Rediff.com6 May 2013

Hydroelectricity accounts for 16 per cent of global electricity generation.

Govt buildings to comply with green rating norms

Govt buildings to comply with green rating norms

Rediff.com4 Jan 2010

The aim of a green building design is to minimise the demand of non-renewable sources and maximise its utilisation.

Who Will Lead Their Teams to Glory?

Who Will Lead Their Teams to Glory?

Rediff.com22 Mar 2024

Let's delve into the world of IPL 2024 and meet the captains who are ready to leave their mark on cricket's biggest stage.

Is The Rally In Small And Microcap Stocks Sustainable?

Is The Rally In Small And Microcap Stocks Sustainable?

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

While the corporate sector has benefited from massive capital expenditure, leading to sky-rocketing stock prices, investors would do well to keep an eye on the macroeconomic picture and government finances, not just corporate profits, for signs of trouble, alerts Debashis Basu.

Anil Ambani group mulls foray into solar energy

Anil Ambani group mulls foray into solar energy

Rediff.com28 Jul 2008

ADAG slots Rs 1,200 cr for wind power plants

Maruti commissions solar power plant at Manesar factory

Maruti commissions solar power plant at Manesar factory

Rediff.com19 Jun 2014

The 1MW solar power plant has been set up at an investment of Rs 10.3 crore (Rs 103 million) and was commissioned this month, the company said in statement.

NTPC plans wind power foray

NTPC plans wind power foray

Rediff.com21 May 2007

To generate upto 250 MW.

Ex-ICICI Bank CEO Chanda Kochhar, husband Deepak arrested

Ex-ICICI Bank CEO Chanda Kochhar, husband Deepak arrested

Rediff.com23 Dec 2022

The Central Bureau of Investigation has arrested former ICICI Bank CEO and MD Chanda Kochhar and her husband Deepak Kochhar in connection with alleged cheating and irregularities in loans sanctioned by the bank to the group in 2012, officials said on Friday. The CBI had booked Chanda Kochhar, her husband and Venugopal Dhoot of Videocon Group, along with companies Nupower Renewables, Supreme Energy, Videocon International Electronics Ltd and Videocon Industries Limited, as accused in the FIR registered under IPC sections related to criminal conspiracy and provisions of the Prevention of Corruption Act, they said.

When are you quitting politics?: Posters ask Sidhu

When are you quitting politics?: Posters ask Sidhu

Rediff.com22 Jun 2019

Sidhu had promised that he would quit politics if his party president lost from Amethi, where he was contesting against Bharatiya Janata Party's Smriti Irani.

25 biggest planned cities in the world

25 biggest planned cities in the world

Rediff.com3 Jan 2014

Middle East is undertaking some of the biggest planned cities in the world. While some of these developments are exotic, there are few that are setting example of how the future cities need to be.

R-Day: U'khand bags best tableau award, Punjab Regiment marching contingent

R-Day: U'khand bags best tableau award, Punjab Regiment marching contingent

Rediff.com31 Jan 2023

In a statement, the ministry of defence said the official winners were picked by panels of judges.

MNRE scheme to push sales of electric vehicles

MNRE scheme to push sales of electric vehicles

Rediff.com30 Aug 2012

To boost the sagging sales of electric vehicles, the government on Wednesday approved the extension of the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE)'s subsidy scheme to incentivise sales of electric cars and two-wheelers in the country.

Toronto invites Indian investments

Toronto invites Indian investments

Rediff.com4 May 2011

A visiting trade delegation from Toronto, which met with local entrepreneurs and investors here on Tuesday, said it would focus on attracting investments into information and communication technology, life sciences and renewable energy sectors.

Mid, smallcap indices stay afloat in choppy January

Mid, smallcap indices stay afloat in choppy January

Rediff.com6 Feb 2024

The S&P BSE Midcap and the S&P BSE Smallcap indices have managed to stay afloat in a volatile January that saw the frontline indices hit their respective 52-week high levels and then slip. While the S&P BSE Sensex has lost over 2 per cent thus far in January, the S&P BSE Midcap and the S&P BSE Smallcap indices have gained nearly 2.5 per cent and 4 per cent, respectively during this period.

Reopen cinemas, liquor shops in Kashmir: Farooq Abdullah

Reopen cinemas, liquor shops in Kashmir: Farooq Abdullah

Rediff.com5 Dec 2011

The Union minister for New and Renewable Energy, Dr Farooq Abdullah on Monday favoured reopening of cinemas and liquor shops in Kashmir Valley for expanding recreational facilities for visiting tourists.

What's Greenwashing?

What's Greenwashing?

Rediff.com21 Apr 2023

Greenwashing is making misleading or false environment-friendly claims about a product. Consumers in India currently do not have any way of telling whether a claim is authentic or greenwashing. And one never hears of action against any company for making false claims of being environment-friendly.

NLC to invest Rs 10,000 cr in power projects

NLC to invest Rs 10,000 cr in power projects

Rediff.com4 Sep 2009

Neyveli Lignite Corporation Ltd is planning to invest Rs 10,000-12,000 crore in setting up power projects. It is also planning to foray into renewable energy, by setting up wind energy farms and solar units.

Centre offers to rebuild gutted Sufi shrine in Srinagar

Centre offers to rebuild gutted Sufi shrine in Srinagar

Rediff.com29 Jun 2012

Union Home Minister P Chidambaram has said that the government has offered to rebuild Dustgeer Sahib, the Sufi shrine that was destroyed in a massive fire this week. He was addressing the media at Shastri Bhavan in New Delhi in his monthly meeting.

NC president asks spokesperson to toe party line on all issues

NC president asks spokesperson to toe party line on all issues

Rediff.com3 Nov 2011

The ruling National Conference President and Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy, Dr Farooq Abdullah on Thursday asked his party spokesman Dr Mustaffa Kamal "to exercise restraint and follow the party policy line on all issues, particularly those pertaining to the policies of the coalition government, relationship with the Congress party, Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) and the role of the army".

India Inc presses FM on tax laws

India Inc presses FM on tax laws

Rediff.com7 Jun 2014

On the telecom sector, he demanded auctioning of more spectrum.

Adani inks JV with EdgeConnex for data centre business

Adani inks JV with EdgeConnex for data centre business

Rediff.com24 Feb 2021

Adani Enterprises, the flagship company of the Adani group, on Monday said it had entered into a 50:50 joint venture (JV) with EdgeConnex, a leading global data centre operator, to develop and operate data centres across India. The idea behind the JV, AdaniConneX, was to leverage the two partners' complementary expertise and capabilities, it said. In addition to full-scale data centres, AdaniConneX will also develop a portfolio of Edge data centres strategically located across the country to address the need for more proximate capacity.

Shinde, Sharma, Abdullah to visit Chicago

Shinde, Sharma, Abdullah to visit Chicago

Rediff.com19 Sep 2011

Annual event being organised by FICCI focuses on the investment potential offered by India's infrastructure sector.

Who owns the most cars in the world?

Who owns the most cars in the world?

Rediff.com1 Aug 2008

Despite its aggressive renewable energy policies, Europe's economy is getting more not less dependent on oil. Cars are the reason.

COP28 clinches deal on transition away from fossil fuels

COP28 clinches deal on transition away from fossil fuels

Rediff.com13 Dec 2023

Adopted after nearly two weeks of hectic negotiations, the first Global Stocktake deal, being termed the UAE consensus, urges countries to accelerate efforts toward the phase-down of unabated coal power, which is a climb down after India and China strongly resisted the singling out of coal.

Nalco may enter wind power

Nalco may enter wind power

Rediff.com7 Aug 2007

Public sector blue chip firm National Aluminium Company, the largest manufacturer and exporter of aluminium in the country, proposes to make a foray into wind power generation.