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Last Updated:July 08, 2026, 07:30 IST The launch would mark a historic shift for the Indian Railways as it transitions towards low-emission, sustainable transport alternatives The 10-coach trainset comprises two driving power cars rated at 1,200 kW each—delivering a combined output of 2,400 kW—and eight passenger coaches, making it the world’s longest hydrogen train on broad…
Last Updated:June 05, 2026, 11:22 pm IST The 85 per cent ethanol blend drastically minimises tailpipe emissions, particularly carbon monoxide, hydrocarbons, and particulate matter On the occasion of World Environment Day, Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri launched E85 fuel at an Indian Oil Corporation fuel station. Image/ANI In a major milestone…
New Delhi: The Supreme Court has chosen the hybrid work model – deciding to conduct hearings through video conferencing for all matters listed on miscellaneous days and during partial working days, according to a circular issued by the top court administration on Friday. The move comes in the wake of a recent Office Memorandum issued…
Gas prices in Europe have surged by nearly 70% amid the West Asian crisis, intensifying volatility in global energy markets. Compounding this, Russia imposed a gasoline export ban effective April 1. Since the Iran war, energy markets have been acutely destabilised. Eurozone inflation rose to 2.5% from 1.9%, driven largely by energy inflation at 4.9%…
Last Updated:April 03, 2026, 06:10 IST Government is prioritising the expansion of piped natural gas (PNG) and accelerating renewable energy development, including solar, wind, bioenergy, and green hydrogen. Amid West Asia Tensions, India is working towards stepping up LPG security. (Representative Image) Amid the ongoing conflict in the West Asia region, the government is taking…
Last Updated:April 03, 2026, 01:34 IST Top PPP sources indicate that this is not a temporary price fluctuation but a signal of ‘deep structural distress’ The decision to push fuel prices to these unprecedented levels is a direct result of relentless pressure from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the total depletion of Pakistan’s foreign…
Last Updated:April 01, 2026, 8:31 PM IST The government has ‘shielded’ the domestic aviation market from the full force of a deregulated pricing system that has been in place for a quarter of a century A 100% hike in fuel costs would have grounded a significant portion of the domestic fleet and made air travel…
New Delhi29 minutes ago copy link Preparations are now underway in India to use ethanol to reduce the dependence on LPG. The government is working on making ethanol based cooking stoves. On Tuesday, Food and Public Distribution Secretary Sanjeev Chopra gave this information in a program organized in Delhi. He told that ethanol can become…
Last Updated:March 22, 2026, 08:00 IST Skyrocketing energy costs, unseasonal agricultural disruptions, and a stubborn interest rate cycle have forced the middle class into a defensive crouch As we move into the second quarter of 2026, the Indian consumer is undergoing a fundamental behavioural shift. Representational image As the first quarter of 2026 draws to…
Last Updated:March 18, 2026, 8:38 PM IST For a White House facing ‘wartime inflation’ and a restless electorate, the priority has shifted from long-term industrial protection to short-term economic survival Maritime unions and domestic shipbuilders have already voiced strong opposition, arguing that the move undermines American industrial security and puts US mariners out of work…