Key Highlights The Government of India has announced plans to roll out 50-100 ethanol fuel dispensing stations across Delhi-NCR, Mumbai, Pune, and Nagpur as part of its strategy to reduce dependence on imported fossil fuels and promote cleaner transportation. Speaking during the launch of India’s first flex-fuel car by Maruti...
Imagine a battery that never needs to be charged, never runs out of power, and is fueled entirely by the dirt under your feet. Scientists have officially turned that sci-fi concept into reality. Researchers have developed a small, soil-powered fuel cell that harvests electricity from microbes living in the earth....
Key Highlights News Summary Rising petrol and diesel prices are expected to create fresh inflationary pressures across the Indian economy, according to a new report by Crisil. Fuel prices have increased by approximately ₹7.5 per litre since mid-May, and further hikes remain possible if global crude oil prices continue to...
Highlights: New Delhi, June 2, 2026: Commercial LPG cylinder prices have increased once again across major Indian cities, adding to the financial burden on restaurants, hotels, and small businesses that depend heavily on cooking gas. The latest revision, effective from June 1, comes amid rising global energy concerns linked to...
Key Highlights Fresh concerns are emerging over the possibility of another increase in petrol and diesel prices after state-run oil marketing companies (OMCs) claimed they are still incurring losses of nearly ₹600 crore per day, even after raising fuel prices by up to ₹7.50 per litre since May 15. According...
Key Highlights New Delhi: Global oil prices surged sharply on Thursday after reports of fresh US military strikes on Iranian targets intensified fears of a prolonged conflict in the Middle East, raising concerns over global energy supply disruptions and inflation risks. Brent crude futures climbed above the $96 per barrel...
Key Highlights New Delhi, May 27: Piyush Goyal has invited Canadian investors and global financial institutions to increase investments in India across sectors such as clean energy, artificial intelligence, digital infrastructure, manufacturing, and financial services. The outreach came during Goyal’s three-day official visit to Canada, where he co-chaired the Canada-India...
Highlights New Delhi: The Quad nations on Tuesday unveiled a fresh set of initiatives aimed at strengthening maritime monitoring, critical mineral partnerships, and energy security across the Indo-Pacific, in what is widely viewed as a stronger strategic response to China’s expanding military footprint in the region. The announcements came after...
Key Highlights Northern India is once again witnessing power shortages and electricity disruptions as rising summer temperatures push electricity demand to new highs across several states. With heatwave conditions intensifying earlier than expected, states like Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand are already facing pressure on their power infrastructure. According to recent...
Highlights NEW DELHI — Inflationary pressures are hitting Indian households harder than ever. Already dealing with surging prices of daily essentials, vegetables, and edible oils, consumers faced a massive blow on Monday as petrol and diesel prices were hiked steeply yet again. This latest revision marks the fourth calculated price...
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