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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.

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.

How India can cut its energy needs by 20%!

How India can cut its energy needs by 20%!

Rediff.com7 Dec 2009

Using energy more efficiently can reduce our energy needs by one fifth; it is a strategy we must pursue even as we promote renewables, says Kirit Parikh.

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.

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.

India's first community power plant in Nagaland

India's first community power plant in Nagaland

Rediff.com30 Jan 2006

Funded by the Ministry of Non-Conventional Energy Sources, the 100x2 KW power plant was jointly set up by the village councils of Chizami village and nearby Sumi village with technical assistance from Nagaland Renewable Energy Development Agency.

Adani launches India's largest solar power project

Adani launches India's largest solar power project

Rediff.com5 Jan 2012

Adani Group on Thursday said it has commissioned the country's largest 40 MW solar power project at Kutch district in Gujarat.

Carlsen's health battle vs Praggnanandhaa's mastery

Carlsen's health battle vs Praggnanandhaa's mastery

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

The conclusive champion of this tournament is set to be determined on Thursday.

At PM's request, Saudi Crown Prince orders release of 850 Indian prisoners

At PM's request, Saudi Crown Prince orders release of 850 Indian prisoners

Rediff.com21 Feb 2019

After the talks, it was also announced that India has decided to extend e-Visa facility to Saudi nationals.

'India made great economic progress under Modi'

'India made great economic progress under Modi'

Rediff.com30 Jun 2016

India ranks 130th out of 189 economies on the World Bank's Doing Business report.

Google's clean energy plan for US

Google's clean energy plan for US

Rediff.com3 Oct 2008

America will have to shell out $4.4 trillion if it needs clean energy, according to a plan drawn by Google Inc that calls for a big push in wind, solar and geothermal power to replace fossil fuels.

What companies have promised to invest in Gujarat

What companies have promised to invest in Gujarat

Rediff.com10 Jan 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said the world looks at India as an important pillar of stability, a trusted friend, an engine of growth in the global economy, a technology hub for finding solutions and a powerhouse of talented youth. He also said that in the rapidly changing world order, India is moving forward as 'vishwa mitra' (friend of the world). Speaking at the inauguration of the 10th edition of the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit, which saw participation of state hea

Five chief ministers skip NIC meet

Five chief ministers skip NIC meet

Rediff.com10 Sep 2011

Chief Ministers of a number of states including those from Gujarat, Bihar, Tamil Nadu and West Bengal on Saturday skipped the meeting of the prime minister-led National Integration Council in New Delhi.

Tata headquarters: First heritage building to get gold rating

Tata headquarters: First heritage building to get gold rating

Rediff.com3 Mar 2014

Bombay House, the headquarters of the Tata group in Mumbai, has become India's first heritage building to get "gold" rating by Indian Green Building Council.

India to get Euro200-bn loan from EU

India to get Euro200-bn loan from EU

Rediff.com30 Aug 2011

The EU's assistance comes as part of its 'strategic partnership' with India and will be made available by the European Investment Bank to ICICI Bank in the first-ever cooperation between the two financial institutions.

Adanis deny being in the race for Rajya Sabha

Adanis deny being in the race for Rajya Sabha

Rediff.com15 May 2022

For several months, there has been speculation among political circles in Amaravati that Priti Adani was most likely to be given one of the four Rajya Sabha seats on behalf of the ruling YSRC.

GAIL to increase its turnover by 2020

GAIL to increase its turnover by 2020

Rediff.com15 Nov 2010

GAIL India plans to consolidate presence in petrochemicals and renewable energy, allocate a percentage of annual capital expenditure for exploration and production (E&P), pick up equity in upstream LNG projects abroad, and pursue investments in shale gas projects in and outside.

'We have lost 5 to 6 crucial years in nuclear energy'

'We have lost 5 to 6 crucial years in nuclear energy'

Rediff.com23 Mar 2015

'There has definitely been a breakthrough in the nuclear logjam. It is good to see nuclear energy back on the rails,' says Dr Anil Kakodkar, former chairman, Atomic Energy Commission.

Adani adds $49 bn wealth in 2021, higher than Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk

Adani adds $49 bn wealth in 2021, higher than Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk

Rediff.com16 Mar 2022

Gautam Adani, India's and Asia's second-richest person, added $49 billion to his wealth last year - more than the net addition of wealth by the top three global billionaires Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos and Bernard Arnault, the 2022 M3M Hurun Global Rich List said on Wednesday. Mukesh Ambani, who runs the oil-to-retail conglomerate Reliance Industries, continues to be the richest Indian with a wealth of $103 billion, a 24 per cent rise year-on-year. Adani, the head of ports-to-energy conglomerate Adani Group, is a close second with his wealth surging 153 per cent to $81 billion.

ICICI loan fraud: CBI files charge sheet against Kochhars, Dhoot

ICICI loan fraud: CBI files charge sheet against Kochhars, Dhoot

Rediff.com8 Apr 2023

The CBI has filed a charge sheet against former MD and CEO of ICICI Bank Chanda Kochhar, her husband Deepak Kochhar and Videocon Group founder Venugopal Dhoot in a Rs 3,250 crore loan fraud case, officials said on Saturday. The agency has filed the charge sheet under sections 120-B (criminal conspiracy) and 409 (criminal breach of trust) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and provisions of the Prevention of Corruption Act, among others, they said. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has named nine entities, including companies and individuals, according to the officials.

ICICI fraud: Dhoot's plea against arrest rejected

ICICI fraud: Dhoot's plea against arrest rejected

Rediff.com5 Jan 2023

A special court here on Thursday rejected Videocon founder Venugopal Dhoot's plea which claimed that his arrest by the Central Bureau of Investigation in the alleged loan fraud involving former ICICI Bank CEO and MD Chanda Kochhar was illegal. The CBI court also rejected applications of Chanda Kochhar and her husband Deepak Kochhar for home food, beds, mattresses and chairs. The court directed jail authorities to provide them diet food in consultation with the medical officer.

'Omar Abdullah will not resign'

'Omar Abdullah will not resign'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2010

Attacking the media, National Conference President Farooq Abdullah said it plays "tricks" so that "one fellow should go down and second fellow should come up".

Farooq meets Sonia, Omar meets governor

Farooq meets Sonia, Omar meets governor

Rediff.com16 Sep 2010

National Conference chief Farooq Abdullah on Thursday met Congress President Sonia Gandhi and the ruling partners are understood to have discussed the situation arising out of the continued unrest in Jammu and Kashmir. In Srinagar, his son and chief minister, Omar Abdullah, fuelled speculation by meeting the state governor N N Vohra

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.

India needs $10.1 tn investment to achieve net-zero emission by 2070: Study

India needs $10.1 tn investment to achieve net-zero emission by 2070: Study

Rediff.com18 Nov 2021

India will require a total investment of $10.1 trillion to achieve net-zero emissions by 2070, while the nation could face a shortfall of $3.5 trillion, a study by CEEW Centre for Energy Finance (CEEW-CEF) said. At the recently concluded COP26, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced India's aim to achieve net-zero emissions by 2070. "India would need cumulative investments of $10.1 trillion to achieve net-zero emissions by 2070, according to an independent study released today by the CEEW Centre for Energy Finance (CEEW-CEF)," a statement said.

Govt to bear 80% cost of generating solar power

Govt to bear 80% cost of generating solar power

Rediff.com3 Jan 2008

Solar power is expensive. The cost of generating one unit of solar power is Rs 15 while it costs just Rs 1.19 per unit from coal (at Sasan ultra mega power plant). The Centre, in partnership with state governments, will give incentives worth up to Rs 12 per unit for generating power from solar energy.

Policy reforms have cheered the power sector

Policy reforms have cheered the power sector

Rediff.com11 Jul 2014

An exercise to rationalise coal linkages which will optimize transport of coal and reduce cost of power is underway.

30 Indian cities that will soon boast of solar power

30 Indian cities that will soon boast of solar power

Rediff.com21 Dec 2011

India's Ministry of New and Renewable Energy proposes to develop 60 cities as solar cities.

'Racist' cartoon mocks India after climate deal

'Racist' cartoon mocks India after climate deal

Rediff.com14 Dec 2015

The cartoon, published in The Australian, shows turban-wearing men breaking the UN-sent solar panels and saying, 'They're no good. We can't eat them'.

Cabinet may decide on ethanol price this month: Farooq

Cabinet may decide on ethanol price this month: Farooq

Rediff.com21 Nov 2011

The Cabinet is likely to decide on final price of ethanol for blending it with petrol within this month, Renewable Energy Minister Farooq Abdullah said on Monday.

Sustainable funds see Rs 315 cr outflow in 2021-22

Sustainable funds see Rs 315 cr outflow in 2021-22

Rediff.com24 Apr 2022

Investors are yet to warm up to the concept of sustainable investing with sustainable or ESG (environmental, social, and governance) funds in India witnessing outflows of Rs 315 crore in 2021-22. This comes following a staggering inflow of Rs 4,884 crore in FY 2020-21. Prior to that, sustainable funds saw an infusion of over Rs 2,000 crore, according to data compiled by Morningstar India.

US agency to give $ 150 million for solar powered towers to India

US agency to give $ 150 million for solar powered towers to India

Rediff.com30 Sep 2011

The decision by the Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC) is expected to reduce CO2 emissions and create jobs in both the US and India.

Videocon founder Dhoot arrested in ICICI Bank loan fraud case

Videocon founder Dhoot arrested in ICICI Bank loan fraud case

Rediff.com26 Dec 2022

The CBI on Monday arrested Videocon group founder Venugopal Dhoot in connection with the ICICI Bank loan fraud case, officials said. The 71-year-old Dhoot was arrested from Mumbai, nearly three days after former CEO and MD of the ICICI Bank Chanda Kochhar and her husband Deepak Kochhar were taken into custody by the CBI, they said.

MP min to EC: Make cow rearing mandatory for contesting polls

MP min to EC: Make cow rearing mandatory for contesting polls

Rediff.com16 Aug 2021

Minister for new and renewable energy and environment Hardeep Singh Dang also proposed a collection of Rs 500 per month from those employees of the state government getting a monthly salary of more than Rs 25,000 for the protection of cows and law to ensure that all the sections of society contribute for protecting cows.

India keen to harness wind power

India keen to harness wind power

Rediff.com18 Jun 2007

Wind power: Zero emission its strength, low plant load factor a weakness, say experts.

IIM-A incubation firm is asking for RE funds

IIM-A incubation firm is asking for RE funds

Rediff.com16 Dec 2010

CIIE Initiatives, a non-profit company set up by the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad's incubator-cum-angel investor, the Centre for Innovation, Incubation and Entrepreneurship (CIIE), is in talks with the central government and private organisations for establishing a renewable energy (RE) fund.

Indian-American professor honoured in US

Indian-American professor honoured in US

Rediff.com11 Mar 2010

Indian-American professor, Manoranjan 'Mano' Misra, at University of Nevada, Reno (UNR), has been honoured by the Nevada System of Higher Education Board of Regents for his research works.

'Priority lending to RE projects should be considered'

'Priority lending to RE projects should be considered'

Rediff.com29 Feb 2012

This is essential to promote investment in essential infrastructure such as Power. Any additional burden will only pass on to the end consumer.

Adani keen to enter spectrum race; to face Ambani's Jio, Mittal's Airtel

Adani keen to enter spectrum race; to face Ambani's Jio, Mittal's Airtel

Rediff.com9 Jul 2022

Billionaire Gautam Adani's group is said to be planning a surprise entry into the race to acquire telecom spectrum, which will pitch it directly against Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Jio and telecom czar Sunil Bharti Mittal's Airtel, sources said. Applications for participating in the July 26 auction of airwaves, including those capable of providing fifth-generation or 5G telecom services such as ultra-high-speed internet connectivity, closed on Friday with at least four applications. Jio, Airtel and Vodafone Idea -- the three private players in the telecom sector -- applied, three sources with knowledge of the matter said.