News for 'clean-energy'

'Apple should buy Tesla and appoint Elon Musk as CEO'

'Apple should buy Tesla and appoint Elon Musk as CEO'

Rediff.com11 May 2016

'In the next 14 years, 100% of US energy will be clean and solar.'

Actor DiCaprio involved with Formula E team

Actor DiCaprio involved with Formula E team

Rediff.com10 Dec 2013

Hollywood actor Leonardo DiCaprio will be involved in the new Formula E electric racing series as a co-founder of the Monaco-based Venturi team that has secured the 10th and final entry.

SpaceX may test-run its supersonic train in Pune

SpaceX may test-run its supersonic train in Pune

Rediff.com13 Sep 2016

Hyperloop runs faster than an aircraft at a speed of 1,120 kmph and can cut the distance between Nagpur and Mumbai in 35 minutes

US-India ties: One step forward, two steps back

US-India ties: One step forward, two steps back

Rediff.com2 Mar 2020

Trump's visit symbolised heightened partisanship and a return to chemistry between leaders defining bilateral ties, notes Kashish Parpiani.

'It's a beginning of new era for Japan-India relationship'

'It's a beginning of new era for Japan-India relationship'

Rediff.com14 Sep 2017

Modi said India Post and Japan Post would start a 'cool box service' for Japanese people living in India so they could order their favorite food from Japan.

India to get $35 billion from Japan for infra projects

India to get $35 billion from Japan for infra projects

Rediff.com1 Sep 2014

India will get $35 billion from Japan over the next five years for developmental projects, including building of smart cities and next generation infrastructure as also cleaning of the Ganga, as Premier Shinzo Abe on Monday pledged to partner Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "ambitious" vision of inclusive development.

Rockefeller pledges $75 mn to light up 1,000 villages

Rockefeller pledges $75 mn to light up 1,000 villages

Rediff.com15 Apr 2015

The Smart Power model is an innovative way to deliver clean energy.

GST council okays 4-tier tax, highest slab at 28%

GST council okays 4-tier tax, highest slab at 28%

Rediff.com3 Nov 2016

With a view to keeping inflation under check, essential items including food, which presently constitute roughly half of the consumer inflation basket, will be taxed at zero rate.

Solar-powered unmanned aircraft to be developed

Solar-powered unmanned aircraft to be developed

Rediff.com11 Mar 2015

Solar Impulse 2 is world's only solar-powered aircraft.

Canada to supply uranium to India from this year

Canada to supply uranium to India from this year

Rediff.com15 Apr 2015

Canada will supply uranium to energy-starved India beginning this year over a period of five years, a decision which was termed as a launch of a new era of bilateral cooperation and mutual trust by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Desi from Mumbai takes on American political Goliath

Desi from Mumbai takes on American political Goliath

Rediff.com3 Jul 2020

'It is never easy to run a campaign as a woman, particularly a minority woman, especially when you are bucking the establishment.' 'My entire campaign is an act of resistance.'

It's 'make in US, sell in India' deal for renewable energy

It's 'make in US, sell in India' deal for renewable energy

Rediff.com28 Jan 2015

As the euphoria around US President Barack Obama's visit ebbs, the fine print of the investment announcements reveal a financial boost for American solar energy companies to increase their exports to India.

Modi, Abe ask Pakistan to act against 26/11 accused

Modi, Abe ask Pakistan to act against 26/11 accused

Rediff.com14 Sep 2017

The two PMs called upon all countries to work towards rooting out terrorist safe havens and infrastructure.

Modi wants to move rapidly to make things happen in India: John Kerry

Modi wants to move rapidly to make things happen in India: John Kerry

Rediff.com12 Jan 2015

Elaborating on America and India's scope of engagement, Kerry said he has seen first-hand the transformation in Indo-US relationship as well as the ups and downs in the relationship. Kerry says the world's oldest and largest democracy were "finally beginning to captalise on our connections to each other." Sheela Bhatt/Rediff.com reports after the media interaction with the US secretary of state.

PM at NRIs meet: We plugged '85% loot' taking place during Cong rule

PM at NRIs meet: We plugged '85% loot' taking place during Cong rule

Rediff.com22 Jan 2019

Continuing his attack on the Congress, he said efforts to stop the 'leakage' could have been made earlier as well but there was no intention and will power.

Pak to go ahead with PoK dam project that India termed illegal

Pak to go ahead with PoK dam project that India termed illegal

Rediff.com5 Dec 2016

Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Monday approved in principle the financing plan of the much-delayed 4500 megawatt Diamer-Basha Dam project on the Indus river in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir and asked officials to expediate its construction.

Investment in social firms could rise to $8 bn by 2025

Investment in social firms could rise to $8 bn by 2025

Rediff.com18 Nov 2016

India has emerged as one of largest destinations in the world for investors keen to put their money into firms doing good. Nita Bhalla reports.

'Good interaction': PM Modi after meeting with Germany's Merkel

'Good interaction': PM Modi after meeting with Germany's Merkel

Rediff.com30 May 2017

The two leaders enjoyed the sunshine with a walk in the grounds of Schloss Meseberg, an 18th century Baroque castle in the Brandenburg district of Germany.

Modi takes a tour of Tesla Motors

Modi takes a tour of Tesla Motors

Rediff.com27 Sep 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Tesla Motors' iconic headquarters in California.

Non ferrous metals: Import duties on aluminum, zinc raised

Non ferrous metals: Import duties on aluminum, zinc raised

Rediff.com2 Mar 2016

The doubling of Clean Energy Cess from Rs 200 to 400 per tonne would further increase the input cost for domestic producers.

Modi proposes 10-point initiative for BRICS nations

Modi proposes 10-point initiative for BRICS nations

Rediff.com9 Jul 2015

Modi put forward new initiatives for the BRICS grouping

Thaw in icy ties? Senior US official meets Indian envoy

Thaw in icy ties? Senior US official meets Indian envoy

Rediff.com15 Jan 2014

India and the United States have affirmed their shared commitment to continue their work on a broad range of bilateral issues and move forward post the Devyani episode.

GST: As legal battles loom

GST: As legal battles loom

Rediff.com18 Sep 2017

Compliance requirements, valuation, input tax credit transfers are likely to lead to tax litigation, says Sayan Ghosal.

Adani's Australian project gets 'critical infrastructure' tag, and boost

Adani's Australian project gets 'critical infrastructure' tag, and boost

Rediff.com10 Oct 2016

Queensland's Development Minister Anthony Lynham issued a statement on Sunday, saying the combined mine, rail and associated water infrastructure have all been declared "critical infrastructure" and the project's special "prescribed project" status has been renewed and expanded to include its water infrastructure.

India's nuclear capacity could jump threefold by 2023-24: Modi

India's nuclear capacity could jump threefold by 2023-24: Modi

Rediff.com22 Jul 2014

Modi praised the contribution of nuclear scientists in the successful implementation of India's three-stage nuclear programme.

Tech partnerships in climate change can make the world a better place

Tech partnerships in climate change can make the world a better place

Rediff.com16 Oct 2015

For existing technologies, unless appropriate financing is available, deployment at scale is difficult.

Mera pyar bhara namaskar: Top quotes from Obama-Modi presser

Mera pyar bhara namaskar: Top quotes from Obama-Modi presser

Rediff.com25 Jan 2015

Obama and Modi address the media after their talks.

PM Modi arrives in Berlin, says visit will deepen India-Germany friendship

PM Modi arrives in Berlin, says visit will deepen India-Germany friendship

Rediff.com29 May 2017

His Germany visit, which he described as a "new chapter" in bilateral relations, will begin with a meeting with Chancellor Angela Merkel at her country retreat of Schloss Meseberg.

The talk of US economic decline is political hot air: Obama

The talk of US economic decline is political hot air: Obama

Rediff.com13 Jan 2016

The current state of the American economy is not in decline, Obama said.

Modi thanks 'friend' Obama for backing India's NSG membership

Modi thanks 'friend' Obama for backing India's NSG membership

Rediff.com8 Jun 2016

Addressing the media jointly with Modi after hour-long talks at the White House, Obama said it was natural for India and the US, two biggest democracies, to 'deepen and broaden' partnership.

Mann ki Baat: PM says India moving towards women-led development

Mann ki Baat: PM says India moving towards women-led development

Rediff.com25 Feb 2018

The PM said a woman's power today underlined inner fortitude and self-confidence, which made her self-reliant.

Turnbull assures PM of Australia's support to India's NSG bid

Turnbull assures PM of Australia's support to India's NSG bid

Rediff.com4 Sep 2016

India's efforts to join the grouping suffered a setback in June when the NSG plenary decided against accepting its membership application after China and some other nations opposed entry of a non- Non-Proliferation Treaty signatory.

From vegetable oil maker to a tech giant: Wipro's journey under Premji

From vegetable oil maker to a tech giant: Wipro's journey under Premji

Rediff.com18 Aug 2016

He is betting on emerging firms to generate ideas and build wealth through Premji Invest

India has very important role in stewardship of nuclear weapons: US

India has very important role in stewardship of nuclear weapons: US

Rediff.com31 Mar 2016

Kerry said Obama has called the relationship with India 'a defining relationship of this century'.

GST rates of 70 more items likely to be cut

GST rates of 70 more items likely to be cut

Rediff.com17 Jan 2018

Agriculture implements that are currently taxed up to 18 per cent may come under the 12 per cent or the 5 per cent bracket.

Panagariya expects economy to grow at 8-10% for 15 years

Panagariya expects economy to grow at 8-10% for 15 years

Rediff.com13 Apr 2015

This kind of growth will turn India into a $8 trillion economy.

India's own ecosystem of startup evolving rapidly: Modi

India's own ecosystem of startup evolving rapidly: Modi

Rediff.com28 Sep 2015

He said it is natural for India to hold its 1st overseas start up event in the Silicon Valley.

At BRICS summit, PM Modi talks tough on terrorism

At BRICS summit, PM Modi talks tough on terrorism

Rediff.com16 Jul 2014

Pitching for 'zero tolerance" against terrorism, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday told leaders of the five-nation grouping BRICS that the "choices" they make now will shape the future of the world at large.

India, Indonesia to explore opportunities in oil, gas sectors

India, Indonesia to explore opportunities in oil, gas sectors

Rediff.com11 Oct 2013

In a bid to strengthen their bilateral economic ties, India and Indonesia plan to explore opportunities for co-operation in oil and gas, and railway sectors, among other areas.

Development in India, China adds to the CO2 emission: Obama

Development in India, China adds to the CO2 emission: Obama

Rediff.com27 Jun 2014

The US President said his Administration has invested in clean energy.