India’s installed Renewable Energy (RE) capacity, excluding large hydro plants, is estimated to increase to 170 GW by March 2025 from a level of 135 GW in December 2023, rating agency ICRA said on Friday. “ICRA estimates that the rise in the RE capacity over the next five-six years is estimated to enhance the share […]
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Pakistan plane crash in May 2020 blamed on ‘human error’
A Pakistan International Airlines plane crash that killed 101 people near the Jinnah International Airport here in May 2020 was a result of “human error” by the two pilots, according to the investigation report on the incident. The Aircraft Investigation Board (AIB) finally released its report on the reasons for the Airbus 320 failing to […]
Passenger says they were stuck on Air Mauritius plane for over five hours at Mumbai airport
Passengers on board an Air Mauritius flight were stuck on the aircraft for over five hours at Mumbai airport on Saturday before the airline decided to cancel it, one among the flyers said. The Air Mauritius flight MK 749 from Mumbai to Mauritius was to depart at 4.30 am and passengers boarded the plane from […]
Modi to launch Rs 52,250 crore projects in Gujarat
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be in Gujarat on February 24 and 25 and will launch a slew of development projects worth over Rs 52,250 crore related to health, road, rail, energy and tourism across the country. In a significant step towards strengthening tertiary healthcare in the country, the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) said, Modi […]
Electrician dies of electric schock at Tourism restaurant, family protests
Family members of electrician blocked the road at Royal Market who died in the night on Wednesday at Winds and Waves restaurant in Boat Club area; family members alleged the death was suspicious. An electrician died at Winds and Waves restaurant in the Boat Club area in Bhopal. The family suspects foul play. Father said […]
Payload aboard Aditya-L1 mission detects solar wind impact of Coronal Mass Ejections
Advanced sensors of a payload on board India’s maiden solar mission Aditya-L1 have successfully detected the impact of coronal mass ejections (CMEs), according to ISRO. The payload — Plasma Analyser Package for Aditya (PAPA) — is an energy and mass analyser designed for in-situ measurements of solar wind electrons and ions in the low energy […]
Renewable Energy to rise to 170 GW by March 2025: ICRA
India’s installed Renewable Energy (RE) capacity, excluding large hydro plants, is estimated to increase to 170 GW by March 2025 from a level of 135 GW in December 2023, rating agency ICRA said on Friday. “ICRA estimates that the rise in the RE capacity over the next five-six years is estimated to enhance the share […]
Electricity linesmen to be felicitated by CEA
In a step to acknowledge the dedication of men who risk their lives to facilitate electricity to our homes, industries or any facilities, the Central Electricity Authority (CEA) in collaboration with Tata Power Delhi Distribution Ltd (Tata Power-DDL) would be honouring and felicitating ‘Linesmen’ for their tireless efforts in ensuring seamless and round-the-clock electricity. To […]
Cabinet nod to 125 units of free electricity to consumers
The State Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Champai Soren was held in Jharkhand Ministry on Friday. In this, 29 proposals have been approved by the Cabinet. These proposals are included among the proposals which have been approved by the Cabinet. Now 125 units of electricity will be available free in Jharkhand instead of 100. […]
Solar installations fall 44 per cent in 2023, says report
India has reported a 44 per cent fall in solar installations at 7.5 gigawatt in 2023 due to land acquisition-related issues, research firm Mercom Capital said on Thursday. According to the US-based research firm’s latest report, a total of 13.4 gigawatt (GW) solar capacity was installed in the country in 2022. As of December 2023, […]
Outer Ring Road gets approval for facelift
Delhi PWD Minister Atishi has approved projects to strengthen parts of the Outer Ring Road, including a stretch from Chirag Dilli to the IIT flyover, an official statement said on Thursday. These projects aim to offer residents a more pleasant commuting experience and enhance the overall connectivity of different areas, it said. According to the […]
Bharat Highways InvIT to float Rs 2,500 crore IPO on February 28
Bharat Highways InvIT, an infrastructure investment trust, on Thursday said it will launch its Rs 2,500 crore Initial Public Offering (IPO) on February 28. The InvIT’s maiden public issue will conclude on March 1 and the price band has been set at Rs 98-100 per unit for the issue, Bharat Highways InvIT said in a […]