Committee on energy efficiency, low carbon technologies to be set up: Union power minister

NEW DELHI: Union power minister R K Singh on Thursday said a committee will be set up having members from all relevant ministries for implementation of the roadmap on energy efficiency and low carbon technologies. According to the power ministry, Singh chaired a high-level meeting to review the progress of various energy efficiency programmes and […]

After IIT Kanpur study, Centre invites bids for vaccine drones

KANPUR/NEW DELHI: In its ongoing effort to expand the innoculation drive and ahead of June 21 free vaccination for those above 18 years, Centre has invited bids from companies or agencies that can deliver medical supplies using unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) to remote locations with difficult terrain. This comes after a joint feasibility study by […]

Britain, facing airline pressure, considers easing restrictions for vaccinated travellers

LONDON: Britain is considering easing travel restrictions for double vaccinated people, a move which would placate airlines who are threatening legal action against the government’s strict curbs on trips abroad. Pressure is building in the aviation industry, with airlines desperate for restrictions to be relaxed in time for July and the peak season when they […]