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Centre aims to conclude first round of critical mineral auction within week

The Centre has initiated the auction of 38 critical & strategic minerals to date. The initial tranche included 20 blocks, while the subsequent tranche consisted of 18 blocks

BS Manthan: Unorganised sector prone to climate risk, say experts

Experts say states that announced green policies have led the investment pack

In first critical mineral auction, no bidder for J&K lithium block

The Centre has initiated the auction of 38 critical & strategic minerals to date. The initial tranche included 20 blocks, while the subsequent tranche consisted of 18 blocks

On Holi, temperatures may surpass 40°C as climate change hits hard

Recent findings from Climate Central reveal a concerning consequence of rising temperatures in India: the disappearance of the spring season

Stricter norms: Govt tightens noose around scrapping facility regulations

Industrial zones are classified into red, orange, green, and white categories, determined by a pollution index score derived from factors such as emissions, effluents and hazardous waste generation

Centre issues guidelines on solid waste management in aquaculture units

The regulations impose a ban on burning of plastic

Former bureaucrats urge govt to withdraw the Green Credits programme

In July 2023, the group, in a separate open letter, had criticised the Forest (Conservation) Amendment Act, which permits the diversion of forest lands for security purposes

GoodEnough Energy to invest Rs 450 cr in 20GWh BESS manufacturing plant

This investment will cover the manufacturing plant's costs, machinery purchases, and infrastructure establishment

Centre likely to drag defaulters of FAME scheme to Delhi High Court

In addition to taking legal action in court, the ministry is also "debarring" these OEMs from participating in any other government schemes administered by the ministry

Behind jettisoning the JJP: BJP looks to carefully navigate caste dynamics

The 35-year-old Jat leader Dushyant Chautala confidently asserted that he would not merely play the role of a kingmaker this time around, but would himself ascend to the throne

India opens doors for global EV makers; scheme to help USA's Tesla

Scheme allows EV imports by manufacturers who commit to invest Rs 4,500 cr at 15% custom duty for 3 years

Manufacturers of electric vehicles lukewarm to new subsidy scheme

Short duration, stricter compliance pushes EV makers to consider selling vehicles sans subsidy

Govt puts 7 critical and strategic mineral blocks up for bid again

These seven blocks pertains to critical minerals such as Glauconite, Graphite, Nickel, PGE, Potash, Lithium, and Titanium and are spread across the States of Bihar, Jharkhand, Tamil Nadu, UP and J&K

Centre replaces FAME with EMPS to promote e2W, e3W, 4-wheelers kept out

The upcoming Electric Mobility Promotion Scheme is set to debut on April 1, supplanting the current Faster Adoption and Manufacturing Electric Vehicles- Phase-II initiative

FAME scheme extension plan may be on Union Cabinet agenda tomorrow

The MHI has made its last efforts to secure approval for extending the scheme before the March 31 deadline for FAME-II

Govt to launch platform for trading e-waste responsibility certificates

EPR is a policy that puts the burden of a product's afterlife on the shoulders of the producer, not just consumers or governments

Shape-shifting 'L2-5' vehicle category gets road ministry green light

The L2-5 can seamlessly switch between being a two-wheeled vehicle (L2 category) or a three-wheeled vehicle (L5 category)

Tata Motors, M&M, Ola Electric to get double benefit of auto PLI, FAME

Tata Motors, Mahindra, and Ola Electric were already availing of subsidy under FAME

Rs 1 trillion at stake in mineral tax tussle between Centre and states

As Centre and states contest the issue of taxation rights in court, CAGR of revenue from coal stands at 13.8% during 2014-23

Vedanta, CIL, Ola among the 50 players bidding for critical mineral blocks

The ministry made the announcement on the day when it launched the second round of auction for the 18 strategic mineral blocks valued at Rs 30 trillion