Shri Manohar Lal, Minister of Power, inaugurated the Electricity Distribution Industry Conference (EDICON) 2026 in New Delhi, emphasizing the urgent need for financially strong and efficient DISCOMs. Addressing industry leaders, regulators, and stakeholders, he highlighted that a thriving power sector is essential to support India’s growing economy. The two-day conference,…
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Oil Prices Rise as Iran Supply Fears Offset Venezuela Exports
Global oil prices extended their rally on Wednesday, rising for a fifth consecutive session as fears of potential supply disruptions from Iran overshadowed signs of increasing output elsewhere. Markets remained on edge amid growing concerns that escalating tensions between the United States and Iran could disrupt crude flows from the…
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India Leads Global Renewable Push at 16th IRENA Assembly
Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy, Shri Pralhad Joshi, delivered India’s national statement at the 16th IRENA Assembly in Abu Dhabi, UAE, reaffirming India’s commitment to a just, equitable, and sustainable global energy transition. Speaking before global energy leaders, he outlined India’s long-term vision guided by the principle of…
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Oil Prices Surge 5% After US Sanctions on Russian Giants
Global oil prices spiked sharply on Thursday after the United States imposed sweeping sanctions on Russia’s largest oil companies, Rosneft PJSC and Lukoil PJSC. Brent crude surged by more than 5%, trading near $66 a barrel — its biggest single-day gain since the Israel-Iran conflict began in mid-June. The sanctions,…
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Coal India, IIT Madras Launch Sustainable Energy Centre
Coal India Limited (CIL) has partnered with the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) to establish the Centre for Sustainable Energy, aimed at advancing research, development, and capacity-building in green energy technologies. The MoU was signed by Shri Achyut Ghatak, Director (Technical), CIL, and Shri V. Kamakoti, Director, IIT…