New Delhi, June 20 (IANS) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Saturday that the northeastern region is now home to global landmarks, showcasing sustainable and inclusive development.In a post on X, FM Sitharaman said ‘Ashta Lakshmi’ is firmly on the global map — “from the world’s first 100 per cent organic state to the world’s longest bi-lane tunnel and the tallest girder rail bridge”.Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal also said the eight states of the northeast region…
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New Delhi, June 12 (IANS) The government has exempted customs duty on imports of specified goods used for nuclear power generation for the period from April 1, 2019, to January 31, 2026.The exemption was notified by the Ministry of Finance and applies retrospectively, effectively removing customs liability on eligible imports made during the nearly seven-year period.According to the notification, the relief covers imports of non-irradiated fuel elements and cartridges used in nuclear reactors.Th…
Helsinki, June 11 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Thursday reviewed the progress of India-Finland Strategic Partnership on Digitalisation and Sustainability with his Finnish counterpart Elina Valtonen in Helsinki.“Good to meet FM Elina Valtonen of Finland today in Helsinki,” EAM Jaishankar wrote on X.“Reviewed the progress of our Strategic Partnership on Digitalisation and Sustainability. Discussed cooperation on start-ups, AI, semiconductors, critical minerals, quan…
New Delhi, June 10 (IANS) India’s floating solar PV potential has been estimated at over 102 GWp which takes the country’s total assessed solar potential to 3,445 GWp, according to a report released by Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi on Wednesday.He said the Ministry is working on a dedicated scheme to promote floating solar deployment across the country.Joshi said that reservoirs and other water bodies are emerging as important assets for clean energy generation th…
New Delhi, June 7 (IANS) Tata Motors Limited will continue investing in electric and hydrogen-based technologies for its commercial vehicle business as the shift towards cleaner mobility accelerates, Chairman Natarajan Chandrasekaran said in his message to shareholders in the company’s annual report for 2025-26.Chandrasekaran said the transition to sustainable transportation cannot rely on a single technology and will require a mix of electric vehicles, hydrogen-powered solutions and cleaner int…
New Delhi, May 31 (IANS) Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology Dr Jitendra Singh on Sunday said that India has transformed from being a technology follower to a technology leader over the last 12 years under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, laying a strong scientific and technological foundation for the vision of Viksit Bharat @2047.Speaking during a podcast, Dr Singh said India is now increasingly participating in the development of frontier technologies at the gl…
New Delhi, May 25 (IANS) Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari has unveiled an indigenous ethanol-based cooking stove technology that he said can produce cooking flames at a lower cost than commercial LPG cylinders, while also announcing a Rs 40-crore initiative to promote scientific temperament among young Indians.Speaking at an event in Nagpur, Gadkari said the new technology uses a blend of ethanol and water to generate flames suitable for cooking purposes.“By mixing …
New Delhi, May 24 (IANS) Indian Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal’s three-day visit to Canada, starting on Sunday, is expected to accelerate negotiations for the proposed Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between the two countries and rebuild closer economic relations.Civil nuclear cooperation has also emerged as a key pillar of the bilateral energy partnership.The visit assumes significance at a time when India and Canada, under the Mark Carney government, are active…
New Delhi, May 24 (IANS) India’s heavy-duty logistics sector is increasingly turning to liquefied natural gas (LNG) as transport operators and policymakers look for alternatives to diesel amid rising concerns over energy security and crude oil imports.The transition comes as freight movement across the country continues to grow rapidly. India currently has nearly four million diesel-powered trucks transporting close to 70 per cent of domestic cargo, making the sector one of the largest consume…
Oslo/New Delhi, May 23 (IANS) The recent third India–Nordic Summit in Norway underscored India’s standing as a great power in 2026 and how the nation is actively shaping coalitions, setting international agendas.Denmark’s Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, describing India as “one of the greatest powers”, carried significant weight because it came from a European head of government — “a signal to Western policy circles that the old taxonomy no longer applies”, a report mentioned.“The No…