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China has outperformed the US consistently in the clean energy race, says new report

The report, published by US-based Atlas Public Policy, said that since 2019, the US has cumulatively invested $249 billion in clean energy, while China has invested more than double — $673 billion.

UN climate chief likens India’s clean energy growth to Tendulkar and Sooryavanshi

Simon Stiell, who is in Delhi for a series of meetings with Indian government representatives and NGOs, praised India’s renewable rise, calling it a solar superpower.

China is leading a rooftop solar boom in the Philippines

China’s solar exports to its neighbour more than doubled in the first five months of 2026 from a year earlier, according to Trade Data Monitor.

Delhi B&B blaze latest in series of fires that point to city’s unsafe housing conditions—global media

The country's dichotomy is in focus as world media reports the devastating Malviya Nagar blaze. On the other hand, Khavda Renewable Energy Park, Gujarat, grabs eyeballs as well.

Energy transition & the ‘Viksit Bharat’ push: Amitabh Kant makes pitch for 1,500 GW clean energy by 2030

Former NITI Aayog CEO says India must phase out combustion-engine vehicles, scale up battery storage and transmission infrastructure, and move from a 'petro-state to electric state'.

Budget 2026’s push for affordable, high quality EVs

The Union Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has an increased budget, with an outlay of Rs 32,911 crore. Out of this, more than Rs 30,000 crore is assigned for solar energy.

Bihar’s appetite for electricity has jumped 39% in 5 yrs. Here’s what’s driving it

Total power demand in Bihar has risen by 38.6 per cent over five years, according to a DST-Centre for Policy Research report.

India-led solar alliance would welcome China as member; critical minerals in focus

New Delhi: The International Solar Alliance (ISA) would welcome China as a member, Ashish Khanna, the Director-General of the 125-member organisation, said while speaking...

India stands out as renewables overtake coal; ‘striking growth’, says global media

Electric bike upgrade in India and Keir Starmer's India visit also grab global attention.

On Camera

Smriti Mandhana’s 4 records went unnoticed in India. Will Kohli or Rohit get same treatment?

What we observe is that records, zeal and performance under pressure do not carry an independent value. Our celebration of these depends on who is standing at the crease.

India’s green hydrogen push could attract Rs 10 lakh cr investment by 2030—Hydrogen mission director

Government plans to expand green hydrogen use beyond refineries and fertiliser plants, targeting mobility, steel and shipping while positioning India as a competitive global supplier.

F-35 parts en route to US from Australia diverted to Hong Kong, China ‘takes possession’

The incident happened in May when UPS flight was carrying a cockpit canopy & weapons-bay door. Bloomberg reported Chinese govt later took possession of parts and is yet to return them. 

Let’s keep Pakistan, Bangladesh out of our politics. It undermines India’s strategic interests

India is caught in a trap of its own making. While BJP may find it convenient to play on insecurities, it gives Pakistan and Bangladesh leverage.