Greenko to set up hybrid energy project in Rajasthan

India Sees Strong Growth in Key Mineral Production in FY26

Following healthy production levels in the previous financial year (FY25), India has continued to witness strong growth in the production of several key minerals during the current fiscal year, the Ministry of Mines reported.Bauxite production rose from 1.87 million metric tonnes (MMT) in April 2024 to 2.13 MMT in April 2025, marking a growth of 13.9 per cent. Limestone output also increased, albeit more modestly, from 39.58 MMT to 40.5 MMT over the same period, up 1.2 per cent.Lead and zinc ore production grew from 1.24 MMT to 1.27 MMT, representing a 2.4 per cent rise. Zinc concentrate produ..

Vedanta Explores Biodiesel Use to Cut Emissions in Odisha

On World Environment Day, Indian mining and metals giant Vedanta Ltd announced plans to explore the use of biodiesel in its commercial vehicle fleet at the Jharsuguda township in Odisha.Vedanta Aluminium, a subsidiary of the group, said it has committed to decarbonising 100 per cent of its light motor vehicle fleet by 2030. As part of this initiative, the company is evaluating biodiesel following successful pilot runs to assess its viability in its commercial vehicles.In addition, Vedanta has started using biomass briquettes made from agricultural residue for co-firing at its Lanjigarh alumina..

Delhi CM Announces Rs 240 Bn Infrastructure Overhaul

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has unveiled a Rs 240 billion infrastructure overhaul aimed at transforming the Capital’s road network.Speaking at a press conference on Wednesday, Gupta announced that key arterial roads — Rohtak Road (Punjabi Bagh to Nangloi), Ashram to Badarpur, and MG Road — have now been transferred to the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI). These routes will be upgraded into signal-free corridors featuring comprehensive infrastructure upgrades, including drainage systems, side lanes, and real-time monitoring technologies.“Previously, multiple agencies res..