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Piyush Goyal bets big on Indian financial sector reforms, ease of doing business

Piyush Goyal bets big on Indian financial sector reforms, ease of doing business

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Piyush Goyal held talks with Canadian investors, pension funds and business leaders to promote India’s investment opportunities driven by infrastructure growth, financial reforms, and ease of doing business. Discussions focused on clean energy, AI, manufacturing, financial services, and critical minerals partnerships Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

India, Jamaica target tangible outcomes in digital payments, defence and trade

India, Jamaica target tangible outcomes in digital payments, defence and trade

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India and Jamaica agreed on measures to enhance cooperation in healthcare and clean energy during external affairs minister S Jaishankar’s visit to the Caribbean country, with both sides emphasising the importance of ensuring tangible outcomes from existing agreements. While in Jamaica on May 2-4, Jaishankar met Prime Minister Andrew Holness and held talks with foreign minister Kamina Johnson Smith to review bilateral ties and identify new avenues for cooperation. (@DrSJaishankar X) Jaishankar was the first Indian foreign minister to make a bilateral visit to Jamaica, the first stop in a three-nation tour that will also take him to Suriname and Trinidad and Tobago. While in Jamaica on May 2-4, Jaishankar met Prime Minister Andrew Holness and held talks with foreign minister Kamina Johnson Smith to review bilateral ties and identify new avenues for cooperation. The two sides signed three memorandums of understanding (MoUs) for cooperation in health and medicine, solar electrification of the Jamaican foreign ministry building, and collaboration between the state-run broadcasting bodies. “Both sides also reviewed the status of implementation of existing agreements …

UN climate chief Simon Stiell hails India’s new climate plan under Paris pact| India News

UN climate chief Simon Stiell hails India’s new climate plan under Paris pact| India News

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India’s decision to revise its Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) under the Paris Agreement signals that clean energy and economic growth can go hand in hand, UN climate chief Simon Stiell said on Thursday. NDC is the pledge each country makes under the agreement to limit greenhouse gas emissions. UN climate chief Simon Stiell. (un.org) India on Wednesday approved enhanced climate targets for the 2031-2035 period under the agreement, raising commitments on emissions, clean energy, and forests. Stiell said the move from one of the world’s largest and fastest-growing economies could not be more crucial, when the soaring costs of dependence on volatile fossil fuels are becoming painfully clear, undermining national security and sovereignty around the world, driving up prices, and leaving people short of food and fuel. “By contrast, renewable energy is not at the mercy of narrow shipping straits or huge naval escorts,” he said. Stiell said India is showing that clean energy and economic growth can go hand in hand. “The country is becoming a solar superpower and is positioning itself as a …

Japan’s Yamanashi Vice-Governor meets UP CM Yogi Adityanath in Lucknow | News Today News

Japan’s Yamanashi Vice-Governor meets UP CM Yogi Adityanath in Lucknow | News Today News

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3 min readLucknowJan 29, 2026 07:46 PM IST Uttar Pradesh (UP) Chief Minister (CM) Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday met an eight-member delegation from Japan led by Junichi Ishidera, Vice Governor of Yamanashi Prefecture, in Lucknow. The meeting focused on cooperation between Uttar Pradesh and Yamanashi Prefecture and on the broader partnership between India and Japan under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. During the meeting, the CM said that relations between India and Japan are based on shared values and long-term engagement. He stated that UP is working to implement this partnership through cooperation at the state level. The discussion included opportunities to convert policy agreements into on-ground outcomes. The meeting reviewed the Memorandum of Understanding signed in 2024 between the Government of Uttar Pradesh and Yamanashi Prefecture. The MoU outlines cooperation in clean energy, green hydrogen, innovation, capacity building and industrial development. Both sides discussed steps related to implementation and coordination under the agreement. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday met an eight-member delegation from Japan led by Junichi Ishidera, Vice Governor of …

India needs 600 GW non-fossil fuel capacity to meet growing power demand: Study | Latest News India

India needs 600 GW non-fossil fuel capacity to meet growing power demand: Study | Latest News India

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India needs to scale up its non-fossil-fuel capacity to 600 GW by 2030 to meet its growing electricity demand reliably and affordably, a Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW) study has said. CEEW, a New Delhi-based not-for-profit think tank and policy institution, said the study titled “How Can India Meet Its Rising Power Demand? Pathways to 2030” is the first-of-its-kind modelling of India’s power system despatch for every 15 minutes in 2030. The study said failing to meet the 2030 non-fossil target will lead to suboptimal outcomes. (Reuters/Representative) The study found India’s existing, under-construction, and planned generation capacities would meet power needs in 2030 if electricity demand grows as per the Central Electricity Authority’s (CEA) projections. It said a high renewable energy (RE) pathway of 600 GW of non-fossil capacity by 2030 offers the most viable solution if power demand continues to outpace current projections due to climate change-induced warming or strong economic growth over the coming five years. “This would include 377 GW of solar, 148 GW of wind, 62 GW of hydro, …

Budget 2025: Clean Energy Gets Big Boost, But Key Environmental Action Lacking, Say Experts

Budget 2025: Clean Energy Gets Big Boost, But Key Environmental Action Lacking, Say Experts

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Last Updated:February 01, 2025, 22:37 IST The Rs 20,000-crore Nuclear Energy Mission to deploy small modular reactors by 2033 is significant, but experts caution about funding, safety, and the risks compared to other renewable sources While presenting the Union Budget 2025, Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a Rs 20,000-crore Nuclear Energy Mission. (Image for representation: AFP) The Union Budget 2025 reaffirmed India’s commitment to clean energy, prioritising domestic manufacturing of renewable components, and launching a Rs 20,000-crore Nuclear Energy Mission. It, however, missed a crucial opportunity to address pressing environmental issues like escalating air and water pollution, said policy experts. The focus on promoting domestic manufacturing in key sectors like solar PV cells, EV batteries, wind turbines, and grid-scale energy storage was widely welcomed. Additionally, removal of basic customs duty on cobalt powder, lithium-ion battery scrap, lead, zinc, and 12 additional critical minerals is also expected to reduce input costs and scale up recycling capacities. “At present, for many clean energy equipment manufacturers, it is increasingly becoming difficult to compete with Chinese giants on …

Govt sets up new nuclear mission, Rs 20k crore for small modular reactors R&D | India News

Govt sets up new nuclear mission, Rs 20k crore for small modular reactors R&D | India News

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In one of the biggest moves to expand nuclear energy sector, the government on Saturday set up a new mission to develop small modular nuclear reactors, and set a target of operationalising at least five such reactors in the next eight years. In her budget speech, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman also promised to amend the Atomic Energy Act and the Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Act to accelerate private sector participation in building and operating nuclear power plants. Sitharaman had expressed such an intention in last year’s budget itself, but she had not revealed the details of the government’s plan on nuclear power generation. Her announcements this year are more substantial and concrete. Story continues below this ad She said the government would set up a Nuclear Energy Mission worth ₹20,000 crore for research and development of small modular reactors (SMRs), and promised that at least five such indigenously developed SMRs would be operationalised by 2033. SMRs, as the name suggests, are small nuclear reactors that typically produce less than 300 MW of electricity. Conventional …

China’s ‘Artificial Sun’ Breaks Nuclear Fusion Record with 1,000 Seconds of Continuous Plasma Loop

China’s ‘Artificial Sun’ Breaks Nuclear Fusion Record with 1,000 Seconds of Continuous Plasma Loop

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China’s Experimental Advanced Superconducting Tokamak (EAST), referred to as the “artificial sun,” has achieved a new milestone in nuclear fusion research. The reactor maintained a continuous loop of plasma for 1,066 seconds, surpassing its previous record of 403 seconds. This breakthrough, reported on January 20, 2025, represents a significant step towards realising nuclear fusion as a near-limitless clean energy source. The achievement highlights advancements in sustaining plasma, a high-energy state of matter crucial for fusion reactions. EAST’s Latest Milestone As reported by Live Science, according to Chinese state media, EAST operates as a magnetic confinement reactor designed to sustain plasma for extended periods. The recent success was made possible by upgrades to the reactor, including an enhanced heating system with double the power. Song Yuntao, Director of the Institute of Plasma Physics at the Chinese Academy of Sciences, described the experiment as critical for future fusion power plants. Speaking to Chinese media, he emphasised the need for stable plasma operation over thousands of seconds to achieve continuous power generation. Understanding Fusion Reactors Nuclear fusion mimics …

Underground Hydrogen Reserves Could Power Earth for 200 Years, Study Finds

Underground Hydrogen Reserves Could Power Earth for 200 Years, Study Finds

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A vast reserve of hydrogen gas buried beneath Earth’s crust has been estimated to hold trillions of tons of this clean energy source. Scientists suggest that even a small portion of this hidden hydrogen could meet global energy needs for the next 200 years, potentially reducing the dependence on fossil fuels. While the exact locations of these reserves remain unclear, preliminary studies point to immense quantities, indicating significant implications for future energy systems and sustainable development. Massive Hydrogen Reserves Identified According to a recent study published in Science Advances, an estimated 6.2 trillion tons of hydrogen could be trapped within rocks and underground reservoirs. This figure vastly exceeds the total oil reserves globally, with hydrogen quantities calculated to be 26 times greater than the remaining crude oil. Despite the enormous potential, much of this hydrogen is believed to lie at depths or locations that may prove inaccessible or economically unviable for extraction. Key Insights from the Study Geoffrey Ellis, a petroleum geochemist with the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), emphasised to space.com that a mere 2 …

In Major Push For Nuclear Power, India Asks States To Set Up Reactors

In Major Push For Nuclear Power, India Asks States To Set Up Reactors

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New Delhi: India has ambitious plans to set up nuclear reactors across the country, especially in states where thermal power plants have either completed its life, or where access to coal is a challenge. With its focus on clean energy, India aims to reduce its dependence fossil fuels, and for this, the central government has now asked states to set up nuclear power plants. India’s Power Minister, Manohar Lal, on Tuesday chaired the Conference of Power Ministers of States & Union Territories where he asked states that are distant from coal resources to set up nuclear-based power plants. The move has also been made keeping in mind the rapidly-growing demand for electricity in the country. In the Union Budget, the central government had proposed to partner with private investors to set up small-scale nuclear reactors to meet its growing energy demands. “States should consider setting up nuclear power plants at the sites where coal-based thermal power plants have completed their life,” the Union Minister told state governments as per a statement issued by the Centre. …