From Commodity to Control: How U.S.–Venezuela Conflict Reshapes Global Energy Politics
Greater Noida: The United States Forces on Saturday (January 3, 2026) targeted military sites in Venezuela and captured President Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores. This was an overnight operation. This operation is being largely discussed across the world as it was a clear violations of UN Charter. Many scholars consider this act as […]
‘At My Direction…,’ Says President Trump After U.S. Forces Capture Venezuela’s President Maduro in Overnight Raid
Greater Noida: The United States Forces on Saturday (January 3, 2026) targeted military sites in Venezuela and captured President Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores. This was an overnight operation. Addressing the media, US President Donald Trump said, “At my direction, the U.S. Armed Forces conducted an extraordinary military operation in the capital of […]
Sindhudurg Airport Receives DGCA Approval for 24×7 All-Weather Operations
Mumbai: IRB Sindhudurg Airport, operated by IRB Infrastructure Developers Ltd, has achieved a major operational upgrade with the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) granting approval for 24×7 day-and-night, all-weather flight operations. The airport has been certified for Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) enabling aircraft operations during low visibility and adverse weather conditions. The approval includes […]
POWERGRID Secures 150 MW / 300 MWh Battery Energy Storage System Project at Kalikiri
Gurugram: Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID) a Maharatna PSU under Ministry of Power has been declared the successful bidder for the 150 MW / 300 MWh standalone Battery Energy Storage System (BESS)project at the 400/220 kV substation in Kalikiri, Andhra Pradesh, under the Tariff-Based Competitive Bidding (TBCB)route. The award reinforces POWERGRID’s expanding portfolio […]
NTPC fast-tracks nuclear foray; targets 2 GW by 2032
New Delhi: NTPC is accelerating its push into nuclear power, engaging with multiple global players to explore collaborations for technology deployment and fuel supply for non-fossil fuel energy projects. Sources said the power major is initially aiming to set up a 2 gigawatt (GW) nuclear project, with commissioning targeted as early as 2032. The company’s […]
JK Tyre & Industries Limited Achieves Silver Rating from EcoVadis, Ranks in Top 7% Globally
New Delhi: JK Tyre & Industries Limited has been awarded the Silver Rating by EcoVadis. The four pillars adopted by EcoVadis to rate sustainability performance of companies globally are Environment, Labour & Human Rights, Ethics, and Sustainable Procurement. This achievement places the company in the 93rd percentile globally, ranking it among the top 7% of […]
MNRE Secretary Santosh Kumar Sarangi Sets Tone for IREDA’s 2026 Growth Journey
New Delhi: Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Ltd. (IREDA) organised a New Year 2026 get-together for its employees at India Habitat Centre, New Delhi, marking the beginning of the year with a spirit of unity and renewed commitment. The event was graced by Santosh Kumar Sarangi, Secretary, Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE); J.V.N. […]
IREDA Posts Strong Provisional 9-Month Performance with 44% Growth in Disbursements, Loan Book Up 28%
New Delhi: Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Ltd. (IREDA) has reported strong business performance for the nine months ended December 31, 2025, registering healthy growth across key operational parameters, based on provisional data. Loan sanctions during the period stood at ₹40,100 crore, reflecting a growth of 29% over ₹31,087 crore recorded during the corresponding period […]
KEC International Wins New Orders of Rs. 1,050 Crores
Mumbai: KEC International Ltd., a global infrastructure EPC major, an RPG Group Company, has secured new orders of Rs. 1,050 crores across various businesses: Renewables: The business has secured a breakthrough order for a 100+ MW Wind Project – Balance of Plant (BoP) package in Southern India from a renowned private developer. Civil: […]
DRDO successfully conducts salvo launch of two Pralay missiles in quick succession
Greater Noida: Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully conducted salvo launch of two Pralay missiles in quick succession from the same launcher off the coast of Odisha at about 1030 hrs on Wednesday. The flight-test was conducted as part of user evaluation trials. Both the missiles followed the intended trajectory meeting all flight […]