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Mumbai University to introduce battery buggies for in-campus transport
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (116+ words) The University of Mumbai is planning to introduce battery-operated vehicles to improve mobility within its campus, with around four to five buggies likely to be deployed at different entry gates. Updated On: 14 March, 2026 07: 58 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent The…...
Ratul Puri Highlights Critical Minerals as a Pillar of India's Clean Energy Future
3+ day, 14+ hour ago (264+ words) Updated on: 17 April, 2026 08: 06 PM IST  |  Mumbai Buzzfeed | faizan. farooqui@mid-day. com Hindustan Power secures LOI for platinum-led mineral exploration to support India's clean energy goals. In response, strengthening the domestic mineral ecosystem has become an important priority for…...
Research initiative explores lithium extraction from ancient brines in North German basin
2+ day, 23+ hour ago (109+ words) Updated on: 18 April, 2026 10: 32 AM IST  |  Berlin Agencies | Germany has launched a research initiative to assess lithium deposits trapped in deep underground saline brines in the North German Basin. The study aims to explore whether the resource can be…...
Unitree-based humanoid "Edward Warchocki" attempts to herd boars, highlights limits of tech demo
5+ day, 22+ hour ago (110+ words) 15 April, 2026 11: 04 AM IST |" Warsaw "|" Agencies Edward Warchocki running after wild boars in Warsaw. PIC COURTESY/X/evolving. ai A humanoid named Edward Warchocki was filmed in Warsaw attempting to herd wild boars, jogging across grass and riding a skateboard. The…...
Maharashtra govt signs Mo U for 1, 200 MW Ranavadi pumped storage project in Pune, Raigad
1+ week, 14+ hour ago (334+ words) Updated on: 13 April, 2026 07: 18 PM IST  |  Mumbai mid-day online correspondent | The Maharashtra government on Monday signed a key Memorandum of Understanding (Mo U) with Novarion Energy for the development of the "Ranavadi off-stream close-loop pumped storage project" spanning Pune and…...
UK: Springwell Solar Farm to become UK's biggest clean energy project
1+ week, 2+ day ago (148+ words) Updated on: 11 April, 2026 10: 03 AM IST  |  London Agencies | The United Kingdom has approved the 800 MW Springwell Solar Farm, set to power around 180, 000 homes. The move marks a major step in the country's renewable energy push, alongside initiatives like rooftop…...
JSW MG Motor India announces price hike on select models from April 1
3+ week, 22+ hour ago (191+ words) Updated on: 30 March, 2026 02: 59 PM IST  |  New Delhi [India] PTI | JSW MG Motor India will increase prices of select vehicles by up to 2 pc starting April 1, citing rising input costs. The hike will apply to its mainline models, excluding…...
Mumbai University's Kalina campus goes greener with 200 k W solar power initiative
3+ week, 21+ hour ago (608+ words) Updated on: 30 March, 2026 04: 47 PM IST  |  Mumbai mid-day online correspondent | Mumbai University's Kalina campus now hosts a 200 k W solar plant along with additional installations, marking a major step toward energy savings and sustainability Representational image. File pic In…...
Maharashtra to promote solar power in technical institutions; DTE signs Mo U with MAHAPREIT
3+ week, 4+ day ago (263+ words) 26 March, 2026 08: 04 PM IST |" Mumbai "|" Aditi Alurkar Representational image. File pic In a significant push towards sustainable development, the Directorate of Technical Education (DTE) on Thursday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (Mo U) with Mahatma Phule Renewable Energy and Infrastructure Technology Limited…...
Govt invites bids for rare earth magnet units under Rs 7, 280 crore scheme
1+ mon, 20+ hour ago (408+ words) Updated on: 20 March, 2026 01: 00 PM IST  |  New Delhi mid-day online correspondent | The Centre on Friday invited bids for setting up manufacturing facilities for 6, 000 metric tonnes per annum (MTPA) of rare earth permanent magnets under the Rs 7, 280-crore Scheme to…...