On the 80th Foundation Day of the CSIR–National Physical Laboratory (NPL), Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh inaugurated two world-class facilities, reinforcing India’s leadership in environmental governance and solar metrology. The event marked the launch of the world’s second “National Environmental Standard Laboratory” and the world’s fifth “National Primary Standard Facility…
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Power Minister Reviews Key J&K Hydropower Projects
Union Power Minister Shri Manohar Lal concluded a two-day visit to Jammu & Kashmir, reviewing major hydropower projects and interacting with project teams and local communities. The visit aimed at assessing progress, addressing challenges, and setting commissioning timelines for key projects in the Chenab Valley. First Day: Salal, Sawalkot, and…
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₹7,280 Cr Plan Powers Rare Earth Magnet Industry
In a decisive push towards technological self-reliance, the Government of India has approved a ₹7,280 crore scheme to establish a domestic manufacturing ecosystem for Sintered Rare Earth Permanent Magnets (REPM). The initiative aims to create an integrated production capacity of 6,000 metric tonnes per annum, significantly reducing India’s dependence on…
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Germany Launches Lightweight Wind Turbines
Germany may be on the verge of reshaping renewable energy generation with a new wind power design that performs efficiently even in low-wind conditions. Developed by researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Polymer Research in collaboration with the BBF Group, this innovation challenges the long-held belief that strong winds…
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Shri Manohar Lal Chairs Consultative Committee on Electricity Bill
Shri Manohar Lal Chairs Consultative Committee on Electricity Bill Union Minister Shri Manohar Lal, holding portfolios of Power and Housing & Urban Affairs, chaired a consultative meeting of the Parliamentary Consultative Committee for the Ministry of Power in New Delhi on December 18, 2025. Members of Parliament from both Lok…
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India to Lead Global Clean Energy Transition: Jitendra Singh
NEW DELHI, December 19: Energy independence is now an economic, strategic, and geopolitical imperative, said Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology and Earth Sciences Dr Jitendra Singh. Speaking at an event in Delhi, he emphasized that India’s clean energy transition aligns closely with self-reliance, global responsibility,…
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India–Oman Free Trade Pact Unlocks New Opportunities
The India–Oman Free Trade Agreement (FTA) is set to unlock significant opportunities across key sectors including textiles, food processing, automobiles, gems and jewellery, agrochemicals, renewable energy, and auto components, said Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal, while addressing the India–Oman Business Forum in Muscat on 17 December…
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Bold Vision Drove India’s Energy Transformation: Piyush Goyal
New Delhi: Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Shri Piyush Goyal on Monday said that India’s energy sector has undergone a historic transformation over the past 11 years, driven by bold vision, honest intent and relentless execution under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Addressing a media briefing in…
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President Presents National Energy Conservation Awards 2025
New Delhi: President of India Smt Droupadi Murmu on Sunday underscored the critical role of behavioural change in achieving energy efficiency while presenting the National Energy Conservation Awards 2025 on the occasion of National Energy Conservation Day. The awards ceremony, held in the national capital, recognised outstanding contributions by industries,…
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Italy–India Business Forum 2025 | Strategic Partnership
The Italy–India Business Forum 2025, held in Mumbai on 11 December 2025, marked a significant boost to the growing economic partnership between the two nations. The event coincided with the visit of Italy’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, H.E. Antonio Tajani, and brought together…