Geothermal energy poised to accelerate India’s drive to Net Zero by 2070

IANS | September 4, 2026 4:11 PM

New Delhi, Sep 4 (IANS) The recent commissioning of the first two geothermal wells in Ladakh marks the beginning of the journey to make geothermal energy a key part of India’s renewable energy story as the nation drives towards Net Zero by 2070, according to a government factsheet issued on Friday.

Vietnam pitches tech-led growth to US investors

IANS | September 4, 2026 3:18 PM

Washington, Sep 4 (IANS) Vietnam is seeking a higher-value economic partnership with the United States as it moves beyond labour-intensive manufacturing towards semiconductors, artificial intelligence, clean energy and advanced industries, its Ambassador to Washington has said.

FM Sitharaman invites global CEOs to invest in India

IANS | September 4, 2026 2:05 PM

New Delhi, Sep 4 (IANS) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman held a series of discussions with CEOs of global companies in New York on the new investment opportunities in digital infrastructure opening up in India’s fast growing economy, according to an official statement posted on X on Friday.