New Delhi: India’s target of achieving 500 GW of non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030 could generate more than 44 lakh full-time equivalent (FTE) jobs, with rooftop solar emerging as the single largest employment generator, accounting for nearly 43% of the total, according to a new study.The findings are significant as rooftop solar gains momentum across…
NEW DELHI: In a boost for India’s missile defence capabilities, the long-awaited fourth squadron of the “S-400 Triumf (now called ‘Sudarshan’) air defence systems has started arriving in India from Russia” through the ship route.“The first batch of the fourth squadron of S-400 has arrived. Once the complete systems reach here, it will be deployed,”…
The building — a basement, ground floor and five upper floors — had only one entry and exit. It was operating without a fire NOC. NEW DELHI: The fire at Flourish Stay B&B in south Delhi’s Malviya Nagar that claimed at least 21 lives may trigger a criminal investigation similar to the one seen after…
NEW DELHI: LPG sales in May declined by over 19% year-on-year, while petrol and diesel consumption grew 2.8% and 1%, respectively, govt data has revealed.Consumption of aviation fuel registered year-on-year decline of 0.8% in the month.Provisional data from Petroleum Planning and Analysis Cell showed that LPG sales fell to 2.1 million tonnes (MT) in May…
Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s captain Rajat Patidar (AP Photo) Rajat Patidar‘s rise as one of the most influential figures in the IPL continued in 2026 as he guided Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a second successive title. The RCB captain not only led the franchise from the front but also played a vital role with the bat,…
Why BJP and JD(S) will keep close watch on DK Shivakumar government NEW DELHI: The DK Shivakumar era has started in Karnataka. The Congress’s biggest troubleshooter is finally in the saddle as the chief minister of his state – a dream he nurtured and worked for over the years. Shivakumar took oath of office in…
India’s economy has remained resilient despite geopolitical tensions, supply-chain disruptions and volatile commodity prices, supported by strong industrial and services activity, broad-based demand and improving corporate performance, RBI Deputy Governor Swaminathan J said.In a speech at the School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA), Columbia University, the Deputy Governor said inflation remains within the Reserve…
NEW DELHI: External affairs minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday expressed condolences over the loss of lives, including foreign nationals, in the devastating fire at a hotel in south Delhi’s Malviya Nagar and said the ministry of external affairs (MEA) is coordinating with embassies and extending all necessary assistance.The massive blaze broke out at the Flourish…
New Delhi: Emerging requirements of grid stability amid India’s growing electricity demand, large-scale renewable energy integration, and the increasing share of inverter-based generation resources and bulk loads were discussed in a meeting of the parliamentary consultative committee of the ministry of power on Tuesday.Chaired by Union power minister Manohar Lal, the meeting stressed the need…
England captain Ben Stokes is handed the ball by Jofra Archer (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) England captain Ben Stokes has come out in support of fast bowler Jofra Archer amid criticism over his absence from the opening Test against New Zealand. Archer will miss the first match of the series at Lord’s after recently…