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New and Renewable Energy Ministry Completes Preparatory Phase of Special Campaign 6; Implementation Begins October 2, 2026

India’s Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has completed the preparatory phase of Special Campaign 6, clearing the way for the implementation stage to begin on October 2, 2026. The exercise is part of a wider government drive to improve administrative efficiency, dispose of pending matters, and strengthen cleanliness and record-management standards across public institutions.

By RDU Global Wire5 min read
National Governance & Policy11h ago

India, EDF Explore French EPR Nuclear Technology and Pumped Hydro Cooperation

India's power secretary Pankaj Agarwal met EDF chairman and CEO Bernard Fontana to discuss the possible deployment of the French utility's EPR nuclear reactor technology in India, the power ministry said on Friday. The talks also covered the evolving regulatory framework for the nuclear sector and potential cooperation on pumped hydro storage projects, underscoring a broader push to deepen Indo-French energy ties.

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National Governance & Policy4h ago

Press Club Condemns Detention of Journalists Covering Jantar Mantar Protest, Calls It Grave Threat to Press Freedom

The Press Club of India has condemned the detention of two journalists, Frontline's Vedaant Lakhera and The Wire's Mohammad Irfan, while they were covering a protest at Jantar Mantar against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The club said both reporters were wearing press IDs and described the police action as deeply troubling, while also criticising a separate West Bengal Police FIR against Maktoob Media as an attack on independent journalism.

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India & World Affairs11h ago

India Moves to Shield Tax Powers as New Investment Treaty Talks Advance

India is preparing to keep taxation outside the scope of its bilateral investment treaty framework, underscoring New Delhi's determination to preserve sovereign control over tax policy even as it seeks to attract foreign capital. A finance ministry note has been circulated for Cabinet consideration while treaty negotiations with four to five countries are under way, an official said.

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Macro Economy & Fiscal Policy27m ago

India trims FY27 market borrowing to Rs 15.99 lakh crore, signals longer debt profile to ease rollover risk

The Centre has lowered its gross market borrowing for FY27 to Rs 15.99 lakh crore, while keeping net borrowing at budgeted levels and leaning more heavily on longer-dated securities to manage debt costs and rollover risk. The finance ministry's second-half borrowing calendar also includes Rs 15,000 crore of sovereign green bonds, underscoring the government's effort to preserve fiscal credibility even as bond yields climb.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance1h ago

RBI Sets H2 FY27 WMA Limit at Rs 50,000 Crore to Back Government Cash Flow

The Reserve Bank of India has fixed the Ways and Means Advances limit for the second half of 2026-27 at Rs 50,000 crore, giving the central government a short-term financing backstop to manage temporary mismatches between receipts and payments. The RBI said it may trigger fresh market borrowing if the government uses 75 per cent of the limit, while retaining the flexibility to revise the ceiling if circumstances change.

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National Governance & Policy1h ago

India's Infra Pipeline Sees Rs 2.88 Lakh Crore Cost Overrun in August, MoSPI Data Shows

Infrastructure projects worth more than Rs 150 crore each reported a cumulative cost overrun of Rs 2,88,122 crore in August 2026, according to the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation. The latest monthly review shows that while delays and inflationary pressures continue to weigh on large projects, implementation is still advancing, with nearly half of the revised project cost already spent.

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Startups & Venture Capital3h ago

IIT Madras-backed Unicorn India Ventures raises Rs 450 crore in first close, targets Rs 1,000 crore deep-tech fund by December

IIT Madras, its Research Park and Unicorn India Ventures have announced a first close of Rs 450 crore for a Rs 1,000 crore fund aimed at advanced technology startups, with the final close expected by December 2026. The fund has already deployed nearly Rs 55 crore across four deep-tech startups as it sharpens its focus on sectors seen as strategically important to India's industrial and national security ambitions.

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Energy, Power & CleanTech5h ago

Andhra Pradesh Mandates 70% Renewable Power for Data Centres as Visakhapatnam Push Accelerates

Andhra Pradesh will require at least 70% of the electricity used by data centres to come from renewable sources as part of a broader push to turn Visakhapatnam into a major digital infrastructure hub, IT Minister Nara Lokesh said. The state is also addressing water demand through the Polavaram Left Bank Canal and desalination plants, reflecting a sustainability-first strategy for attracting large technology investments.

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World Politics & Diplomacy4h ago

China Ends Direct Overseas Coal Funding, but New Loopholes Keep Plants Rising

China has followed through on its pledge to stop financing new coal projects abroad, a major shift in global climate policy. But according to reporting by The Associated Press, loopholes in how Chinese companies, banks and state-linked actors operate overseas are still helping coal expand in parts of Asia and beyond.

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Clean Energy & Climate Transition11h ago

U.S. Solar Boom Faces First Signs of a Slowdown as Demand Growth Shifts

Solar power in the United States may be entering a more complicated phase after years of rapid expansion, even as renewables continue to comfortably meet rising electricity demand. The latest outlook suggests U.S. power demand will grow by 2% in 2026, with clean energy still able to cover the increase, but the pace of solar's own growth is drawing fresh scrutiny.

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