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Cabinet raises NTPC’s investment cap to Rs 20,000 cr to boost renewable energy, up from Rs 7,500 cr

Officials say the move allows NTPC to achieve its 60 GW renewable energy capacity target by 2032. The company currently has 32 GW, including 6 GW of operational capacity, 17 GW contracted, and 9 GW in the pipeline.

Cabinet approves Rs 15,000 crore FDI proposal in Anchorage Infra Investment Holding

According to an official release, the investment will substantiate Modi government's plan to develop world-class airports & transport-related infrastructure via private partnerships.

UGC plans new way to evaluate students — through poster-making, quizzes & essays

UGC hopes the new evaluation method will wean college students away from rote learning and help develop critical abilities.

Government approves Rs 5,500 crore package for sugar industry

Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved the food ministry's proposal that seeks to help mills clearing huge cane arrears. 

Union Cabinet approves Rs 200 per quintal hike in MSP for paddy

The minimum support price of paddy has been increased by Rs 200 to Rs 1,750 per quintal.

On Camera

India’s think tanks double up as lobbyists, give no disclosures. Hurt policymaking

Many 'independent' reports, intended to shape policies, are sponsored by industry groups or entities with deep pockets and vested interests. This process must become transparent.

India may cancel green projects struggling to find clients

While the move could free up grid capacity struggling to keep up with rapid renewable rollout, it would be a major setback for green ambitions. India aims to double clean power capacity to 500 gigawatts by the end of the decade.

India & Israel ink agreement to share, co-develop & co-produce advanced defence tech

Agreement signed during 17th Joint Working Group (JWG) on defence cooperation. Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh met Director General in Israeli Ministry of Defence Amir Baram Tuesday. 

Trump’s trade wars have rewritten powerplay, but India didn’t get the memo

This world is being restructured and redrawn by one man, and what’s his power? It’s not his formidable military. It’s trade. With China, it turned on him.