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Ukraine crisis: Respect sovereignty, says Modi at Quad meet

Ukraine crisis: Respect sovereignty, says Modi at Quad meet

Rediff.com3 Mar 2022

Modi emphasised the need to return to a path of dialogue and diplomacy in dealing with the Ukraine crisis.

N-energy important for growth, says PM

N-energy important for growth, says PM

Rediff.com22 Aug 2011

Singh urged the private sector for more investment in science and technology.

Force for good, says Modi on Quad

Force for good, says Modi on Quad

Rediff.com24 May 2022

Modi said Quad is moving ahead with a constructive agenda for the Indo-Pacific

Global consensus must to provide affordable energy to all: Modi

Global consensus must to provide affordable energy to all: Modi

Rediff.com11 Apr 2018

The world, he said, needs to move towards a transparent and flexible market for both oil and gas.

How RSS Plans To Win Vidarbha For BJP

How RSS Plans To Win Vidarbha For BJP

Rediff.com18 Nov 2024

'BJP and RSS may have differences over minor issues but their hearts long for one common aim -- that of A Hindu Rashtra.' 'And this time to prove this point the RSS has prepared to help BJP win this election with all its might.'

Cos take green path to save costs and sustain growth

Cos take green path to save costs and sustain growth

Rediff.com29 Sep 2018

A selection of Indian corporations are cutting costs and contributing to a green economy by embracing clean fuel and India Inc sees a strong business case in adopting renewable energy to power their operations.

Cos take green path to save costs and sustain growth

Cos take green path to save costs and sustain growth

Rediff.com29 Sep 2018

A selection of Indian corporations are cutting costs and contributing to a green economy by embracing clean fuel and India Inc sees a strong business case in adopting renewable energy to power their operations.

Euro 2024: Brilliant Belgium back on track with win over Romania

Euro 2024: Brilliant Belgium back on track with win over Romania

Rediff.com23 Jun 2024

Youri Tielemans and Kevin De Bruyne gave Belgium a 2-0 win over Romania in an incredible game full of chances

Wipro's ex-CEO joins Bloom Energy International

Wipro's ex-CEO joins Bloom Energy International

Rediff.com26 May 2011

Former Co-CEO of Wipro IT Business Girish S Paranjpe has joined the Silicon Valley-based Bloom Energy International as Managing Director. Bloom Energy International is a provider of breakthrough solid oxide fuel cell technology that produces clean, reliable, affordable onsite power.

Why You Must Cook In Earthen Pots

Why You Must Cook In Earthen Pots

Rediff.com27 May 2024

Earthen ware are environment-friendly and keep the food's nutritional content intact Heat can circulate through the food in earthen pots, preserving the nutrition.

Reliance buys British battery firm for 100 mn

Reliance buys British battery firm for 100 mn

Rediff.com31 Dec 2021

Billionaire Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries Ltd on Friday announced the buyout of British battery maker Faradion Ltd for an enterprise value of 100 million, as the oil-to-retail conglomerate continued with the acquisition of end-to-end technology for its multi-billion-dollar clean energy portfolio. Reliance New Energy Solar Ltd (RNESL), a unit of the nation's most valuable company, signed definitive agreements to acquire 100 per cent shareholding in Faradion for an enterprise value of 100 million and will invest an additional 25 million as growth capital to accelerate the commercial roll-out, the company said in a statement. Based out of Sheffield and Oxford in the UK and with its patented sodium-ion battery technology, Faradion is one of the leading global battery technology companies.

China 'welcomes' India-Europe corridor so long as it doesn't...

China 'welcomes' India-Europe corridor so long as it doesn't...

Rediff.com11 Sep 2023

China welcomes all initiatives that truly help developing countries build infrastructure and sincere efforts to promote connectivity and common development, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said.

TERI offers innovative solutions in UP village

TERI offers innovative solutions in UP village

Rediff.com6 Sep 2013

The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) led by Nobel laureate R K Pachauri on Wednesday has commissioned a solar micro-grid connection (SMG) in Tanda village of Jagdishpur block (about 80 km from Lucknow) in Rahul Gandhi's Amethi parliamentary constituency.

India Needs A National Security Strategy

India Needs A National Security Strategy

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

The National Security Strategy document should flag all major issues concerning security strategy and provide guidelines to concerned departments to work out suitable action plans. Since the global and regional geopolitical canvas is dynamic, the NSS document should be deliberated at length before formulation and should be reviewed periodically, recommends Commodore Venugopal Menon (retd).

India imported $2.8 bn worth crude from Russia in July

India imported $2.8 bn worth crude from Russia in July

Rediff.com15 Aug 2024

India, the world's third largest oil consuming and importing nation, in July bought $2.8 billion worth of crude oil from Russia, second only to China which remains the largest importer of Russian oil, a report said. Russia emerged as India's biggest supplier of crude oil, which is converted into fuels like petrol and diesel in refineries, after Russian oil was available on discount following some European nations shunning purchases from Moscow over its invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.

Modi calls for 'One Sun, One World, One Grid'

Modi calls for 'One Sun, One World, One Grid'

Rediff.com2 Nov 2021

Emphasising that everything is created from Sun, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday called for 'One Sun, One World, One Grid' to improve the viability of solar power and announced that India's space agency ISRO will soon provide the world a calculator that can measure solar energy potential of any region across the globe. Addressing world leaders at the event 'Accelerating Clean Technology Innovation and Deployment' on the sidelines of the climate summit in Glasgow, Modi said that fossil fuel powered many nations to become wealthy during the industrial revolution, but it made the earth and environment poor.

ACME, Tata Power among 60 firms to sign MoUs worth Rs 1.25 trn with TN govt

ACME, Tata Power among 60 firms to sign MoUs worth Rs 1.25 trn with TN govt

Rediff.com5 Jul 2022

Tamil Nadu secured investments worth Rs 1.44 trillion on Monday by signing of memoranda of understanding (MoU) with 60 companies, laying of foundation stones and inauguration of new projects.

Perth Test: 6 Match Ups To Look Out For

Perth Test: 6 Match Ups To Look Out For

Rediff.com21 Nov 2024

Any of these match ups could influence the outcome of the Perth Test.

Cleaner Fuels Driving One-Fifth Of PVs Sold In India

Cleaner Fuels Driving One-Fifth Of PVs Sold In India

Rediff.com18 Jun 2024

Auto manufacturers have focused on launching CNG variants of their popular models to meet consumer demand for vehicles with lower running costs.

Higher coal cess to hurt power, metal producers

Higher coal cess to hurt power, metal producers

Rediff.com2 Mar 2016

The hike in clean energy cess is likely to impact input cost for thermal power producers

11 EV makers get EMPS nod

11 EV makers get EMPS nod

Rediff.com11 Apr 2024

The Ministry of Heavy Industries has approved 11 electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers, including Ather Energy, Bajaj Auto, Hero MotoCorp, Ola Electric, and Mahindra, to receive incentives under the recently introduced Electric Mobility Promotion Scheme (EMPS) 2024. "A total of 11 firms have been granted approval under the EMPS, with several more under consideration," informed a senior official of the ministry to Business Standard. The scheme aims to sustain the growth in EV sales, replacing the Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Electric Vehicles - II (FAME-II) scheme.

PM Modi's US visit: India's entry into critical mineral alliance on table

PM Modi's US visit: India's entry into critical mineral alliance on table

Rediff.com21 Jun 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's state visit to the US is expected to see discussion on India's possible entry into a US-led global alliance on critical minerals, officials told Business Standard. In June last year, the US, the European Union, and other G7 partners launched the Minerals Security Partnership to ensure that China did not further strengthen its grip on supplies of critical minerals the world over. Various ministries, including the Ministry of Finance, have communicated to the Ministry of External Affairs to explore the possibility of India joining the partnership, officials said.

Cooperate fully with Canadian probe into Nijjar killing, Blinken urges India

Cooperate fully with Canadian probe into Nijjar killing, Blinken urges India

Rediff.com29 Sep 2023

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday said that the Canadian allegations with regard to the death of a Khalistani separatist was discussed during his meeting with the Secretary of State Tony Blinken a day earlier and noted that the two delegations came out better informed after the meeting.

'PVR-INOX Merger In Final Stages'

'PVR-INOX Merger In Final Stages'

Rediff.com14 Jan 2023

'We would love to have more players entering the market because that is how the business will grow.'

Where Would India Be Without Dr Singh?

Where Would India Be Without Dr Singh?

Rediff.com27 Dec 2024

What stood out in his 15-year journey as a member of the political executive at the Centre was his glowing record as India's most successful and effective finance minister. Both as prime minister and finance minister, he understood the importance of gradualism, except when the economy or the polity was in a crisis.

India, US in energy security talks

India, US in energy security talks

Rediff.com1 Jun 2005

India and US have launched a new bilateral dialogue on energy, which envisages setting up working groups focussing on, among other things, clean coal technology.

'We Lost So Many Things In This War'

'We Lost So Many Things In This War'

Rediff.com9 Oct 2024

'The war ended in 2009 and I believe the new generation of Tamils don't know what was going on there.' 'I felt it was my duty to tell our story.' 'Since 2009, it seems like we are sleeping.'

Will always defend...: Trudeau on Khalistan question

Will always defend...: Trudeau on Khalistan question

Rediff.com10 Sep 2023

India is an 'extraordinarily important' economy and an 'important partner' of Canada in a range of sectors including fighting climate change and creating economic growth, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Sunday.

EPL PIX: Brighton stun Spurs; Chelsea, United held

EPL PIX: Brighton stun Spurs; Chelsea, United held

Rediff.com7 Oct 2024

IMAGES from the Premier League matches played across England, on Sunday.

Tesla may be revving up interest in India, again

Tesla may be revving up interest in India, again

Rediff.com17 May 2023

Senior Tesla executives including those from its supply chain are planning to come to India on Wednesday and Thursday for meetings with government officials, including those in the Prime Minister's Office, according to sources. Prashant R Menon, director of Tesla India, did not respond to a specific query on the meetings. Sources say that the executives are coming to see how they can expand and develop local sourcing of components from India for the Tesla car.

No one told India to not buy oil from Russia, says Puri in US

No one told India to not buy oil from Russia, says Puri in US

Rediff.com8 Oct 2022

Puri said the government has a moral duty to provide energy at affordable rates to consumers.

US firm sets up biogas-energy project

US firm sets up biogas-energy project

Rediff.com24 Nov 2004

A US-based manufacturer of microturbine energy systems would provide a biogas-to-energy demonstration project in West Bengal.

India's Reva a hit with Obama, US entrepreneurs

India's Reva a hit with Obama, US entrepreneurs

Rediff.com6 Nov 2010

The opening discussions were on crucial areas of cooperation.

10 clean cities that make India proud

10 clean cities that make India proud

Rediff.com8 Oct 2014

These 10 cities have maintained cleanliness throughout

Suzlon to add over 700 MW wind energy in US

Suzlon to add over 700 MW wind energy in US

Rediff.com5 Mar 2010

Suzlon Wind Energy, the North American subsidiary of India's Suzlon Energy Ltd, on Friday said it plans to generate 728 MW of clean power in the US in 2010 through nine wind farms.

PIX: Arsenal hammer Chelsea to move three points clear at the top

PIX: Arsenal hammer Chelsea to move three points clear at the top

Rediff.com24 Apr 2024

Ruthless Arsenal threw down the gauntlet in the Premier League title race with a 5-0 thrashing of London rivals Chelsea to roar three points clear at the top of the table on Tuesday.

PM to keep tabs on infrastructure projects

PM to keep tabs on infrastructure projects

Rediff.com27 Jul 2014

PlanCom makes presentation with secretaries of key ministries in tow.

Catches Win Matches!

Catches Win Matches!

Rediff.com22 May 2024

Rinku's catch the star of the match!

Chinese Premier Li faces tough time at G20 Summit as India steals the show

Chinese Premier Li faces tough time at G20 Summit as India steals the show

Rediff.com10 Sep 2023

Li also had a difficult meeting with some of the Western leaders on the sidelines, especially Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, who has signalled Italy's resolve to quit China's famed Belt and Road Initiative for its failure to bring the expected results to Rome.

Biden tweets on 'most consequential' US-India friendship, Modi replies

Biden tweets on 'most consequential' US-India friendship, Modi replies

Rediff.com26 Jun 2023

Prime Minister Modi's visit saw India and the US signing several major deals to boost cooperation in key areas such as defence, space and trade.