Union minister Pralhad Joshi (File photo) NEW DELHI: More than 75 lakh households will be powered by rooftop solar systems installed under PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana by Dec, minister for new and renewable energy Pralhad Joshi said on Thursday.“PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana is transforming India’s energy landscape at an unprecedented pace….
New Delhi: State-run Oil India Limited (OIL) on Friday said it has reported the presence of natural gas in its third exploratory well in the Andaman shallow offshore block, further indicating hydrocarbon potential in the region.In a regulatory filing to stock exchanges, the company said natural gas was encountered in exploratory well Vijayapuram-3, drilled 15…
Most people like to think they’ve “moved on” from the hard parts of their past. But the mind doesn’t always work that way. Some experiences don’t disappear; they go underground. They show up in quieter ways like through who you trust, how you react, or what you avoid. That’s why tests like this “blocked inner…
NEW DELHI: Amid concerns over the impact of intermittent renewable energy generation on grid stability, state-run NTPC has decided to set up flexible coal-fired thermal power units to provide balancing support and ensure reliable power supply.The power giant said rapid expansion of renewable energy capacity was transforming the power sector and advancing the country’s clean…
Billionaire investor Ray Dalio who predicted the 2008 recession has now cautioned America’s biggest artificial intelligence companies risk falling behind China because of their obsession with profitability. According to a report by Business Insider, speaking at the Forbes Iconoclast conference in New York, Dalio contrasted the approaches of US firms like OpenAI and Anthropic with…
Thinking of owning a home in Delhi through a DDA scheme? Here’s a simple guide to help you understand the application process, eligibility, and key details you should know before applying.The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) is a statutory body responsible for the planned development of Delhi, including housing, land management, and urban infrastructure. It undertakes…
Today’s GDP data is being seen as a sign of India’s underlying economic strength. (AI image) India’s economy continues to defy all growth projections. But for how long? At 7.8%, India’s GDP growth for the fourth quarter of FY 2025-26 beat all estimates by a wide margin. Retaining its tag of being the fastest growing…
A Republican lawmaker has introduced a sweeping bill in the US House of Representatives, seeking to overhaul the H-1B visa programme, proposing tougher hiring requirements, higher wage thresholds and restrictions that could significantly affect Indian technology professionals.This bill stands out from a few others that have been lately introduced to repeal or reform the H-1B…
NEW DELHI: K Annamalai’s exit from the Bharatiya Janata Party did not remain a standalone development for long. Within hours of his departure, Tamil Nadu BJP vice-president Karu Nagarajan and 15 other party functionaries resigned, raising questions about the party’s ability to contain the fallout.The resignations came despite state BJP president Nainar Nagendran’s assertion that…
India and the United States have held “positive and constructive” discussions on finalising a bilateral trade agreement, the government said on Friday, following a fresh round of negotiations between the two sides.A delegation from the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) visited India from June 1 to 4 to advance talks on the…