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Centre launches 2nd round of critical mineral auction worth Rs 30 trillion

The inaugural round for the auction of critical minerals in the country commenced on November 29. The minister disclosed that over 180 potential bidders have procured the tender documents

Govt permits planting of trees on degraded land parcels for credits

India is yet to have a domestic carbon/green credit marketplace with the regulations for it under consideration. There are however independent agencies running such platforms

India's three-wheelers segment charged up with electric transition

Most of the electric auto drivers charge at homes or at commercial establishments which have charging facilities. Some said they sneak charge at public places such as schools, malls, market places etc

Centre propose amendment in CMVR rules related to LPG retrofitting

Industry players said that the proposed move is a step in the right direction, providing relief to the industry while also ensuring stricter environmental enforcement

Maruti Suzuki bets on strong hybrids to drive growth in green vehicles

The company anticipates that 25 per cent of its sales will come from strong hybrids in the foreseeable future

Uphold definition of forests as per 1996 judgement: SC tells states, UTs

This means that for now, States and Union Territories will have to go by the dictionary definition of the word forest to determine whether any work can be approved on any land

CPCB directs producers to procure EPR certificates for tyre disposal

The Central Pollution Control Board has asked all producers to fulfil their assigned EPR obligations for fiscal years 2023 and 2024

Water Act 2024: HP, Rajasthan and UTs first to decriminalise small offences

Experts have raised concern over central government overreach and the weakening of state autonomy, as well as the potential for leniency towards large units

Centre extends 'public utility' deadline for iron and steel industries

A public utility service refers to an industry or service considered essential for the community's well-being and functioning

Bike taxis get Centre's legal kick-start paving way for new riding option

This move now allows motorcycles to operate legally as contract carriages in India, potentially opening up new transportation options and income opportunities

Mine bidders to face penalties for delays; Centre proposes timelines

The government has outlined timelines for various activities involved in the process, accompanied by penalties for delays attributable to the bidder

No supply chain concerns, 40% biz expected from domestic market: GFL CEO

GFL discusses the company's plans to deploy their existing backend supply chain of flourspar and its Moroccan mines with new age technology to develop modern battery solutions

Govt clamps down on polluters: 83 units found non-compliant with norms

The non-compliant companies spanned across sectors like dairy, pharmaceuticals, sugar, and paper, among others

GFCL EV to invest Rs 6,000 crore in indigenous EV battery supply chain

Vivek Jain, chairman of INOXGFL Group, said the investment highlights its pivotal role in shaping the future of the EV and ESS battery industry

Hybrid vehicles seen racing ahead in auto battle on possible tax sop

Hybrids, which combine a battery with an internal combustion engine (ICE), usually petrol, are cheaper and suffer no range anxiety while boosting the overall fuel efficiency.

Aluminium, Bauxite industries: Govt extends 'public utility' tag deadline

A public utility service refers to an industry or service considered essential for the community's well-being and functioning

Parivesh 2.0 portal to be default platform for all environment clearances

The guidelines signed on January 25 said that the applications on PARIVESH 1.0 that haven't shown progress in the past 90 days will be deemed inactive and rejected

Budget 2024: Govt to bolster EV ecosystem in the country, says Sitharaman

Sitharaman announced that the government will continue its support for manufacturing and charging infrastructure

Interim Budget: Critical minerals supply chain security takes prominence

In her Budget speech, the Finance Minister's emphasis on critical minerals signals a government commitment to achieving self-reliance in the supply of minerals crucial for cutting-edge technology

India home to 718 snow leopards, Ladakh highest with 477: Report

The highest number of snow leopards were recorded in Ladakh (477), followed by Uttarakhand (124), Himachal Pradesh (51), Arunachal Pradesh (36), Sikkim (21), and Jammu and Kashmir (9)