New Delhi: The CSIR-National Institute of Science Communication and Policy Research (CSIR-NIScPR) organised an international symposium on “Human-Centred AI and Sustainable Development: Holistic Pathways for Energy Security” as an official pre-summit event of the India-AI Impact Summit 2026. Focus on Safe, Trusted and People-Centric AI The day-long symposium, held at…
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India to Need 3.07 Lakh MW Thermal Power Capacity by 2035
India will require an installed thermal power capacity of approximately 3,07,000 megawatts (MW) by the year 2034–35 to reliably meet the country’s growing electricity demand, the government informed Parliament on Monday. The projection underscores the continued importance of coal and lignite-based power generation in ensuring grid stability even as renewable…
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Indus Treaty Freeze Ke Baad Chenab Par Mega Dam Fast-Track
Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) ke processes freeze hone ke baad, kendriya sarkar ne Jammu and Kashmir ke Chenab River par sthit bade hydropower projects ko tez gati se aage badhane ka faisla liya hai. Is policy shift ka kendriya focus Sawalkote Hydroelectric Project par hai, jise saalon se delay ke…
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India Crosses 50% Non-Fossil Power Capacity, Speeds to Net Zero
New Delhi: India has achieved a historic milestone in its energy transition journey, with more than half of its total installed electricity capacity now coming from non-fossil fuel sources, underscoring the country’s firm commitment to climate action and sustainable development. As of December 31, 2025, India’s total installed power generation…
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India Advances Small Modular Reactor Program for Clean Energy
India is accelerating the development of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) as part of its long-term clean energy and decarbonisation strategy, the government informed Parliament on Tuesday. The initiative, being pursued under the Nuclear Energy Mission, aims to complement large nuclear power plants while addressing the energy needs of industries, retired…
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India-US Trade Deal: Russian Oil Exit, $500B Investment
India and the United States have announced a significant bilateral trade agreement that could reshape global energy and investment patterns. As part of the deal, India has reportedly committed to stopping purchases of Russian oil and has pledged nearly $500 billion in investments across multiple American sectors. The announcement has…
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Strait of Hormuz Tensions Rise as Iran Plans Military Drills
The Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical maritime choke points, has once again become the epicentre of escalating tensions between Iran and the United States. Tehran’s announcement of a five-day military drill in the narrow waterway has prompted sharp warnings from Washington, raising fresh concerns over global…
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India Bioenergy Growth Set to Outpace Energy Demand: MoPNG
Goa, January 29, 2026: India’s bioenergy sector is poised to grow faster than the country’s overall energy demand, emerging as a key driver of energy security, emissions reduction, and rural development, said Neeraj Mittal, Secretary, Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG), at India Energy Week 2026. Speaking on the…
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Electricity (Amendment) Bill 2025: Power Sector Reforms in India
In a major step towards modernising India’s power sector, the Central Government has released the draft Electricity (Amendment) Bill, 2025, aimed at financial sustainability, enhanced competition, and accelerated adoption of non-fossil fuel electricity. The Bill, currently under stakeholder consultation, seeks to align India’s power framework with the vision of Viksit…
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India, Canada Renew Energy Partnership at IEW 2026
India and Canada took a significant step towards strengthening bilateral energy ties with the signing of a joint statement on energy cooperation during India Energy Week 2026 (IEW’26) in Goa. The agreement reflects a renewed political and commercial push by both nations to collaborate across conventional and clean energy sectors,…