The demand for a declaration of net-zero is in this category, though India through the Panchamrit announcements undertook to reassure the world by its own promise of reaching net-zero by 2070. India on climate change issues will continue with its resolute actions both domestically and internationally, and walk the talk from a position of strength… Continue reading On climate change issues, we will continue with resolute actions: Bhupender Yadav
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France urges green habits with new car ads, bans on plastic
The transport sector in France is responsible for about 31% of greenhouse gas emissions, half of that generated by private cars. PARIS: No more plastic packaging around fruits and vegetables and car ads promoting walking and cycling instead of driving: in 2022, French customers will be encouraged to adopt more environmentally friendly habits under a… Continue reading France urges green habits with new car ads, bans on plastic
China to cut new energy vehicle subsidies by 30% in 2022
The ministry had said in April 2020 that subsidies for NEV would be cut from 2020 to 2022 by 10%, 20% and 30% respectively. BEIJING: China will cut its subsidies on new energy vehicles (NEV), such as electric cars, by 30% next year, the Finance Ministry said on Friday. The Ministry said on its website… Continue reading China to cut new energy vehicle subsidies by 30% in 2022
Record 40 kilometres per day of new highways
Along with welfare schemes, this would rate as one of the biggest achievements of this regime. As for Gadkari, he remains the only Union Minister consistently scoring more than 6 on a zero to ten scale among the voters. New Delhi: As per IANS-CVoter Issues That Dominated India 2021 Tracker, more than 40 kilometres per… Continue reading Record 40 kilometres per day of new highways
Up to 2,400% jump! One of every three Tata Group stock doubled in 2021
Nelco, Tata Elxsi, Tata Power Company, Automobile Corporation of Goa, Tata Motors and Tata Coffee are some other shares which have rallied 100-260 per cent this year. NEW DELHI: One of every three Tata Group stock delivered more than 100 per cent return in 2021, with market capitalisation of the group’s 28 listed stocks rising… Continue reading Up to 2,400% jump! One of every three Tata Group stock doubled in 2021
Centre gives environmental clearance for phase 2 of Parsa coal mine in Chhattisgarh
Energy minister Bhanwar Singh Bhati said the the first phase of PKEB mine is left with coal reserves that will last only one month. Jaipur: Centre has given environment clearance to second phase of Parsa East and Kanta Basin (PKEB) in Chhattisgarh which will enable Rajasthan Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Ltd to start coal mining. Additional… Continue reading Centre gives environmental clearance for phase 2 of Parsa coal mine in Chhattisgarh
Auctioning of Goa mines unworkable due to cost implications: Mining Engineers body
The Association has also said that the process of auctioning of mining leases is “against the spirit of ease of doing business” citing the ongoing litigation vis a vis concessionary rights related to mining leases which is ongoing in the apex court. Panaji: Auctioning of mines will make mining unworkable due to adverse cost implications,… Continue reading Auctioning of Goa mines unworkable due to cost implications: Mining Engineers body
Auto sales preview: Demand muted across segments in Dec
In the case of passenger vehicles, Nomura sees industry-wide volumes fall 1 per cent. “We expect Maruti Suzuki’s domestic PV volumes (ex, Toyota and LCV) to be down 13 per cent YoY. The company’s overall volume is likely to be down 5 per cent YoY on higher exports,” it said. NEW DELHI: December is ending… Continue reading Auto sales preview: Demand muted across segments in Dec
Use bamboo for bio-ethanol to reduce fossil fuel dependence: Minister
New Delhi: Emphasising the the bamboo sector’s unexplored potential, Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh on Thursday said that it can be used for making bio-ethanol, which would reduce dependence on imported fossil fuel, thereby achieving the goal of Aatmanirbhar Bharat in the petroleum sector. In his address at the day-long national-level workshop on bamboo development… Continue reading Use bamboo for bio-ethanol to reduce fossil fuel dependence: Minister
CCI approves acquisition of 96% stake in Jindal Power by Worldone
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) on Thursday approved the acquisition of over 96 per cent stake in Jindal Power by Worldone. Earlier in July, Jindal Steel & Power Limited (JSPL) had announced receiving the Rs 7,401-crore revised offer from Worldone Private Limited to acquire the 96.42 per cent stake in Jindal Power Ltd (JPL).… Continue reading CCI approves acquisition of 96% stake in Jindal Power by Worldone