
Prestige Estates to launch Rs 520 Bn housing projects by March 2025

Jawaharnagar Waste Plant to Open in August
A new waste-to-energy plant in Jawaharnagar is nearing completion and is expected to commence operations in August, according to the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC). Designed to handle 300 tonnes of compostable waste daily, the facility will use dry bio-methanation technology to convert organic waste into bio-CNG and high-quality compost.The advanced system—already in use across several European nations—operates within a fully enclosed setup. This process not only reduces landfill-bound waste but also produces clean energy, aiding in the reduction of fossil fuel dependency a..

Zerowatt Expands to UK With Rs 1.16 Billion Investment
Zerowatt Energy, a pioneering energy intelligence company incubated by the IIT Madras Incubation Cell, is expanding globally with a new base in the United Kingdom, supported by an investment of Rs 1.16 billion (£10 million). The announcement was a key highlight of a trade agreement signed in London on Thursday.Originally founded in Kerala and nurtured by the Kerala Startup Mission (KSUM), Zerowatt has developed cutting-edge IoT- and AI-driven technology that enables industrial facilities to significantly reduce energy costs and carbon emissions. Its platform continuously monitors live sensor ..

India Tests First Hydrogen-Powered Train Coach
Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced on 25 July 2025 that Indian Railways has successfully tested the country’s first hydrogen-powered coach at the Integral Coach Factory (ICF) in Chennai. The coach is part of a 1,200 horsepower hydrogen train under development, aimed at positioning India among global leaders in hydrogen-powered rail technology.Vaishnaw shared the milestone via a post on social media platform X, stating: “First hydrogen-powered coach (Driving Power Car) successfully tested at ICF, Chennai. India is developing 1,200 HP hydrogen train. This will place India amon..