Wind Energy Key to India’s Green Energy Goals
On Global Wind Day 2025, Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy, Pralhad Joshi, reiterated that wind energy lies at the heart of India’s renewable energy strategy. Addressing a stakeholders’ conference in Bengaluru, Joshi stated that India’s ambition to source 50 per cent of its power from non-fossil sources by 2030 and achieve net-zero by 2070 hinges on the growth of wind energy.Alongside Union Minister of State Shripad Yesso Naik and Karnataka’s Energy Minister K.G. George, Joshi underscored that India’s growing manufacturing base must be supported by clean energy sources, inc..
181 Buildings Near Nagpur Airport Pose Safety Risk
Nagpur’s Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport is facing a serious aviation safety threat, with 181 buildings identified as violating height norms essential for safe aircraft operations. These structures, located within a 25-kilometre radius of the airport, have been flagged as obstructions in multiple Obstacle Limitation Surface (OLS) surveys conducted since 2018 by MIHAN India Limited (MIL), the airport’s operator.Despite the findings, no significant corrective measures have been enforced. The situation has raised concerns among aviation safety experts, who warn that the persisten..
Top Cement Firms to Spend Rs 305 Billion in FY26
Despite subdued private capital expenditure, India’s nine leading cement manufacturers are set to invest a combined Rs 305 billion in FY26, banking on a surge in demand led by increased government infrastructure spending.UltraTech Cement, part of the Aditya Birla Group, and Adani Group’s Ambuja Cement and ACC, each plan capital investments of Rs 90 billion, topping the industry’s capex chart. Dalmia Bharat and Shree Cement are expected to invest Rs 35 billion and Rs 30 billion, respectively.UltraTech, India’s largest cement producer, added 44 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) in capacity..
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