Former US secretary of state John Kerry claimed that the ‘vengeance programmes’ of Donald Trump have ‘scared’ away CEOs and investors who were once bullish about climate solutions.
Clean Core Thorium Energy was granted an export licence last week to commercialise the fuel based in thorium, of which India has vast reserves. Firm is now looking for regulatory approvals.
Global media also questions findings of the Air India crash investigation and reports on a Russian woman found living in a cave in Gokarna with her 2 daughters.
India is acquiring critical mineral assets in Congo, Tanzania, and Mozambique and has secured 9,000 sq km in Zambia for copper and cobalt exploration, adding a new dimension to its resource diplomacy.
By leveraging the initiatives proposed under the 2025 Union Budget, India can begin to embed itself more strategically and widely in the global clean energy market.
Survey says India’s efforts to attain ‘developed nation’ status by 2047 will have motto of ‘sustainable, overall development’, highlights funding shortfall & lack of global cooperation.
Water is crucial for energy security and plays a key role in clean climate solutions, including solar power, green hydrogen, green buildings, ethanol, batteries, and electric transportation.
India has been scrambling to meet its clean energy target. As per Moody’s Ratings, it has to spend $385 billion by 2030 to meet its targets after it fell short in 2022.
The BCCI decision has given new life to the lunatic fringe of the Hindu Right. It now has the confidence to force policy changes in accordance with its communal campaigns.
The latest comment comes as New Delhi and Washington have yet to sign a trade agreement. India’s purchase of Russian oil has reduced, but Moscow remains top source for crude.
If deal goes through, Greece will be 2nd foreign country to procure vehicle. Morocco was first; TATA Group has set up manufacturing unit there with minimum 30 percent indigenous content.
Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.
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