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Robust charging network, battery waste recycling to power city's clean air goals
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (100+ words) The Hindu The new draft policy places emphasis on building a robust charging and battery ecosystem, mandating EV-ready infrastructure and expanding networks to support the city's electric transition. Under the Delhi Electric Vehicle (EV) Draft Policy 2026-2030, all new infrastructure projects…...
Govt. unveils "3, 954-cr. draft policy to drive EV adoption, curb pollution
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (125+ words) Significant step towards establishing clean and sustainable transport system, says Chief Minister; second EV plan being introduced in the national capital after 2020 policy brought in by AAP govt. Backed by an outlay of "3, 954. 25 crore, the Delhi government on Saturday released…...
Work resumes on Bhutan's Punatsangchhu-I hydropower project after 7-year halt
1+ day, 16+ hour ago (291+ words) Punatsangchhu-I, a run-of-the-river project with an installed capacity of 1, 200 MW, is expected to boost Bhutan's hydropower capacity by about 30% to nearly 4, 700 MW and generate around 5, 670 million units annually. Published - April 11, 2026 09: 59 pm IST - New Delhi Work on Bhutan's 1, 200 MW Punatsangchhu-I hydropower…...
Dept. of Environmental Science at KU installs rooftop solar system, automatic sound level monitoring station
1+ day, 17+ hour ago (16+ words) The Hindu...
Solar rooftop systems installed on 36 SC/ST households in Bapuji Nagar
1+ day, 19+ hour ago (181+ words) NDA government is prioritising welfare measures that combine economic empowerment with sustainable development, says Transport Minister after inaugurating the rooftop solar units for SC/ST households in Rayachoti constituency Published - April 11, 2026 06: 56 pm IST - RAYACHOTI Minister for Transport, Youth, and Sports,…...
Centre nudges States to view farm solarisation as a route to wiping off "2. 4 lakh crore subsidy bill
2+ day, 9+ min ago (135+ words) Updated - April 11, 2026 02: 32 pm IST - NEW DELHI Indian States collectively spend nearly "2. 4 lakh crore a year on subsidising electricity for agricultural and domestic consumers, Ministry for New and Renewable Energy Secretary Santosh Kumar Sarangi said, adding that the Centre's solar programmes…...
100% road tax waiver for electric cars priced up to "30 lakh till Mar 2030: Delhi's draft EV policy
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (72+ words) The Hindu 100% road tax waiver for electric cars priced up to "30 lakh till Mar 2030: Delhi's draft EV policy The draft Delhi Electric Vehicle Policy 2026-2030, uploaded on the transport department's website, also proposes a 50% exemption for strong hybrid EVs Published - April…...
India in final stages of formulating processing value chain for critical minerals: Mines Secretary
2+ day, 7+ hour ago (97+ words) The Hindu India is at the final stages of formulating a scheme to develop a processing value chain in the country, and two critical minerals have been identified at the initiation for the same, Piyush Goyal, Secretary at the Ministry…...
Tesla is developing a new smaller, cheaper EV, sources say
2+ day, 23+ hour ago (107+ words) Tesla says it plans to start production this month of a two-door Cybercab robotaxi, first unveiled as a concept vehicle in 2024, with no pedals or steering wheel Tesla is developing an all-new smaller, cheaper electric SUV, four people familiar with…...
Technology clinic workshop for automobile service units opens
3+ day, 18+ hour ago (176+ words) Kalaburagi hosts technology clinic workshop for auto service units, unveiling plans for a dedicated auto park to boost local economy. Published - April 09, 2026 07: 54 pm IST - KALABURAGI Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Minister and district in-charge Priyank Kharge on Thursday inaugurated a…...