Honour to meet PM Narendra Modi, says Elon Musk

IANS | February 14, 2025 1:18 PM

New Delhi, Feb 14 (IANS) It was an honour to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi, said billionaire Elon Musk on Friday, after the duo met and discussed on a host of issues like space, mobility, technology, and innovation.

Energy Week 2025: India signs multiple pacts for resilient, sustainable energy future

IANS | February 14, 2025 10:00 AM

New Delhi, Feb 14 (IANS) Multiple strategic agreements during the ‘India Energy Week 2025’ reaffirm the country’s commitment to securing affordable, sustainable and diversified energy supplies while fostering global collaborations in cutting-edge energy solutions, Hardeep Singh Puri, Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas, has stressed.

FAME India Phase-II Scheme supports over 16.14 lakh EVs: Centre

IANS | February 13, 2025 5:24 PM

New Delhi, Feb 13 (IANS) As India doubles down on the local manufacturing of electric vehicles (EVs), the Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of (Hybrid and) Electric Vehicles in India (FAME India) Scheme Phase-II has supported more than 16.14 lakh EVs, the government said on Thursday.

63 pc power and energy sector firms in India plan to ramp up hiring

IANS | February 13, 2025 3:58 PM

Bengaluru, Feb 13 (IANS) The power and energy sector in the country is witnessing a substantial increase in hiring demand, with 63 per cent of companies indicating plans to expand their workforce in the second half of FY25, according to a report on Thursday.