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Amendments to nuclear laws still in the works, unlikely this monsoon session
The overhaul of India's nuclear laws to bring in private participation also raises questions over accountability for the imported reactors that would be supplied by a foreign technology or design partner.
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Cabinet relaxes investment norms for NLC India Ltd in a push for renewable energy
The exemptions aim to support NLCIL’s target of developing 10.11 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2030 and taking it to 32 GW by 2047
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Cabinet increases investment limit to Rs 20,000 Cr for NTPC Ltd to accelerate renewable projects
The increased investment limit approved by the CCEA will help the NTPC Group in its short-term goal of having a renewable energy capacity of 19 GW by FY27, which will require at least Rs 1 lakh crore in investments.
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Explained: Centre's U-turn on installing anti-pollution systems in thermal power plants
Justifying its reversal of the mandate, the environment ministry said current exposure levels provide no credible evidence to suggest that sulphur dioxide (SO₂), under prevailing ambient conditions, is a major public health concern.
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Guard The Grid: India to bar sharing wind project data with China, others for national security
Attackers can enter the network through wind installations and move on to other high-value assets. India thwarted nearly two lakh cyberattacks targeting its power sector during Operation Sindoor.
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Centre offers subsidy on electric trucks under PM E-Drive scheme
A dedicated provision for 1,100 e-trucks registered in Delhi has been made, with an estimated outlay of Rs 100 crore, aimed at addressing the capital’s serious air quality challenges.
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HD Kumaraswamy says Rs 1,345-crore incentive scheme to make rare earth magnets in India soon
The move comes after China, the world’s dominant supplier, imposed export restrictions in April this year on seven rare earth elements and finished magnets
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Critical minerals central to India-Australia partnership, defence in focus too: Austrade commissioner
Defence and aerospace are other new areas where Australia is interested in collaborating with India, Australia’s trade and investment commissioner Nathan Davis told Moneycontrol.
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Electricity prices in spot market fell 26% in June as early monsoon lowered demand
India's peak power demand touched 243 GW this year, much lower than the previosuly projected 270 GW. Senior power ministry officials now expect to see the current year's peak power demand in September, courtesy an early onset of monsoon and pre-monsoon rains during summers.
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India to add 8,500 MWh battery energy storage by 2027-end
The government will commission 3000 MW of pumped storage projects this year, according to Chairperson, Central Electricity Authority (CEA) Ghanshyam Prasad.
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Govt mandates automatic weather stations at renewable energy projects to ensure grid stability
Going ahead, all bids for solar and wind power projects will include a clause for the installation of automatic weather station on the site, the Central Electricity Authority stated in its guidelines.
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Explained: How PM Modi’s South America visit deepens India’s strategic ties amid global trade shifts
India is seeking to expand market access and secure critical supplies through deeper trade and investment ties with Argentina, Brazil, Chile, and Peru.
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India-US trade deal: Social security agreement not under discussion, say govt sources
India is pushing for sustained preference over competing countries in labour-intensive areas such as textiles and leather.
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‘No deadlines, only national interest’: India firm on fair trade talks, says Piyush Goyal
“India negotiates trade deals on its own terms. Our priority is what benefits the country,” Goyal said, adding that ongoing negotiations are underway with the EU, New Zealand, Oman, Chile, and others.
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Centre's environment panel clears Adani Power, NLC India and GMR Group's expansion plans for coal-fired power plants
The expert appraisal committee (EAC) of the environment ministry, however, rejected projects of NTPC Ltd, Jindal Power and JSW Energy.
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A year on, India's maiden green ammonia tender remains a non-starter
State-owned Solar Energy Corporation of India has given a record 11th extension to its 724,000-tonne green ammonia tender, with the last date for submission of bids now set as July 10 (online) and July 14 (offline).
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Andhra's Rs 82,000-crore Godavari diversion project runs into environmental hurdle
The plan is being opposed by the neighbouring Telangana, which says the project will deprive it of its rightful share of Godavari waters. Andhra government says Telangana interests will not be affected
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India puts an end to 100% waiver on inter-state transmission charges for solar and wind projects
'The waiver of ISTS charges will gradually be phased out until June 2028 for solar and wind projects. It is now time to boost other aspects such as battery energy storage and pumped hydro for which we are now offering 100% waiver in ISTS charges for 25 years,' a senior MNRE official told Moneycontrol.
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India extends import curbs on soda ash and met coke until December 31
India has also started an anti-dumping probe into overseas supplies of low-ash met coke from Australia, China, Colombia, Indonesia, Japan, and Russia.
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From zero to record high stocks, how India turned around coal supplies to its power sector
Power plants are well equipped with coal for the monsoon months, according to ministry officials.
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Electricity futures can bring down the price of power in the spot market: NSE
In the initial months after the launch of electricity futures, the exchange will not charge a per transaction fee.
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Centre drafts proposal on emission reduction targets for PSU and private refineries, along with textile sector
A government draft on emission reduction target has for the first time mandated to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by oil PSUs like IOC, BPCL, HPCL, GAIL and ONGC, along with private sector refineries.
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India to tap abandoned oil wells for geothermal energy
India has at least 13,348 abandoned oil wells with a potential of about 10,600 MW of geothermal power. But it has not exploited even 1 MW so far.
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India-EU trade talks include green hydrogen export through ports of Rotterdam and Antwerp
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on June 16 reiterated India’s commitment to finalising the long-awaited FTA with the EU by the end of 2025
