Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari New Delhi: With a view to reduce dependence on the huge import of petroleum products, the Centre has decided to launch flex engines in India. Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, said on Saturday that the country spends Rs 15 lakh crore per… Continue reading Diversify agriculture towards energy and power sectors: Nitin Gadkari
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Chinese premier Li Keqiang praises new energy vehicle sector at industry event
Li added that the country’s support for NEVs is “in line with international rules,” and that China needs extensive international cooperation to address climate change. SHANGHAI – Chinese premier Li Keqiang praised the country’s domestic new energy vehicle (NEV) industry on Saturday, stating that the sector “will continue to deepen international cooperation” in a letter… Continue reading Chinese premier Li Keqiang praises new energy vehicle sector at industry event
India’s GDP to grow 7.4% in FY23: FM
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Mumbai: India’s economy will grow at around 7.4% in the current fiscal year (FY23) and continue at the same pace in the next year as well, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Friday. She said there are risks on the external front and this is not the right time to throw… Continue reading India’s GDP to grow 7.4% in FY23: FM
Odisha: Vehicle owners asked to put up HSRP within deadline to avoid fine
The HSRP is mandatory for all new vehicles registered on or after April 1, 2019. Bhubaneswar: The Odisha transport authority has asked the owners of old vehicles registered prior to April 1, 2019 to affix High Security Registration Plates (HSRP) within the timeline to avoid fine. According to officials, September 30, 2022 is the deadline… Continue reading Odisha: Vehicle owners asked to put up HSRP within deadline to avoid fine
Why net zero is net gain for India
The High-Level Policy Commission on Getting Asia to Net Zero was constituted by Asia Society Policy Institute, a New York-based think tank. The economic benefits of India stepping up its transition to climate neutrality by 2070 are immense—boost of up to 4.7% to the annual GDP by 2036 and creating some 15 million new jobs… Continue reading Why net zero is net gain for India
Need to adopt new tech in metals sector to reduce emissions: Scindia
New Delhi: Steel Minister Jyotiraditya M Scindia on Friday said the metal sector is highly energy-intensive which causes large carbon emissions, and there is a need to adopt new technologies for attaining the zero-emission target. The iron and steel industry globally accounts for around 8 per cent of total carbon dioxide emissions on an annual… Continue reading Need to adopt new tech in metals sector to reduce emissions: Scindia
KKR looks to invest $400 million in Hero Future Energies
KKR and Co. is in advanced negotiations to invest around $400 million in Hero Group’s renewables energy company Hero Future Energies (HFE), in what would be the US private equity manager’s single largest cheque in the Indian clean energy space so far, said people aware of the development. The final rounds of negotiations are ongoing… Continue reading KKR looks to invest $400 million in Hero Future Energies
Amazon signs green hydrogen supply deal with Plug Power
Plug Power Inc has signed a deal with Amazon.com Inc to supply liquid green hydrogen, the companies said on Thursday, sending the hydrogen fuel cell maker’s shares up over 12% in early trade. Green hydrogen is often touted as the future of energy, as the flexible and zero-emission fuel can be used for transportation and… Continue reading Amazon signs green hydrogen supply deal with Plug Power
NHAI organises workshop on global navigation satellite system-based tolling
New Delhi: The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) on Thursday organised a workshop on Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) based tolling, which will help the government strategise and design the roadmap for free-flow tolling system in the country. According to an official statement, in the proposed GNSS technology-based tolling system, national highways will be… Continue reading NHAI organises workshop on global navigation satellite system-based tolling
Hiring increases by 29% in April-June 2022
Employers increased hiring by 29% in April to June 2022, as compared to a 20% increase in the previous quarter, findings from the quarterly hiring tracker released by job site, Indeed, have revealed. The tracker also found that 37% of all jobseekers looked for a job or a job change during the quarter, as compared… Continue reading Hiring increases by 29% in April-June 2022