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TopicSolar energy

Topic: solar energy

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.

Deep-water exploration to clean energy targets, what Modi said about India’s energy security

The PM launched a National Deep Water Exploration Mission aimed at exploring the seabed for gas and energy resources.

India’s solar ambition needs financial vision – ISA must move from commitments to execution

The ISA should champion a Global Solar Asset Registry for standardised project information, and establish a Solar Credit Guarantee mechanism to mitigate political and currency risks.

25 lakh+ households applied for rooftop solar under PM Surya Ghar, 24% got it, govt tells Parliament

PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, launched in February, provides subsidies for rooftop solar. Gujarat leads in terms of percentage of applications leading to actual installations.

SECI says power producers like Adani & Azure have option to cut tariffs if nobody’s buying

This is significant since US said SECI was having trouble finding buyers for Adani & Azure solar power due to high rates. The firms then allegedly promised bribes to state govt officials.

Adani indictment shakes up Indian political & business worlds. The ball is in SEBI’s court

If the question is whether Indian authorities can launch their own investigations based on the findings of a foreign government, the answer is that there is precedent.

India slams the brakes on surge in Chinese solar imports, but domestic industry still needs them

After India removed curbs on using imported solar modules last year, imports of Chinese solar components rose 400% in less than a year. Govt is trying to curb this, to limited effect.

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The math behind India’s elections—Why proximity matters

It is one of the most consistent findings in electoral politics: voters are more likely to support candidates who come from their local area.

US ends oil waivers but Russian crude flows to India ‘likely to remain steady’ amid Hormuz disruption

India will need to recalibrate crude sourcing strategy as US ends waivers for Russian & Iranian oil, energy experts say. But Russian crude will likely remain central to energy basket.

Why Siliguri Corridor is strategically important for India & how it is being secured | Cut The Clutter

This special edition of Cut The Clutter, straight from the Siliguri corridor, details the strategic importance of the narrow strip of land in West Bengal, and how it’s a vital link connecting the Northeast to the rest of India.

The world’s in a flux. India must reform, consolidate & build a strong economy

We now live in a world order that will keep shifting. India must use this window. This also means we remain disciplined enough not to be knee-jerked into reacting to what Pakistan sees as its moment in the sun.