Technology

Jharkhand Eyes Solar Power; Targets 4K MW In 5 Years

RANCHI: In a bid that could boost the electricity generation in the mineral-rich state, the Hemant Soren-led Jharkhand government unveiled a new solar policy that aims at increasing clean energy capacity up to 4,000 megawatts in the next five years. Unveiled by Chief Minister Soren, the Solar Energy Policy 2022 will help the state transition […]

MoS Chandrasekhar, UK PM Johnson Discuss Innovation, Tech

LONDON/NEW DELHI: Union minister of state for IT Rajeev Chandrasekhar met United Kingdom Prime Minister Boris Johnson in London to discuss the Indo-British future in technology and innovation sectors. The minister also discussed the achievements of the Digital India mission. Chandrasekhar was accompanied by a delegation of representatives from Indian startups and Unicorns along with […]

PM Modi Virtually Inaugurates India’s First Smart Campus

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday virtually inaugurated Bosch India’s first smart campus in Bengaluru. The campus was built at a cost of Rs 800 crore. PM Modi also congratulated Bosch India for completing 100 years of its presence in the country. “This campus will take lead in developing futuristic products and solutions […]

SON RISE: Ambani Senior Quits As Reliance Jio Director, Aakash Is Chairman

MUMBAI: The baton is changing hands, gradually, as Asia’s richest man Mukesh Ambani on Tuesday stepped down as the director of India’s largest digital telecom company Reliance Jio, the telecom arm of Reliance Industries Limited (RIL). Ambani senior passed on the baton to his son Aakash, who will become the chairman of the company, after […]

India’s CO2 Target: Include Unrecognised MSMEs In Green Energy Initiatives, Experts Demand

NEW DELHI: Academicians, industry leaders, and experts on Monday asked the government to bring unrecognized micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) within the ambit of initiatives aimed at facilitating small industrial units to switch to clean energy. They also agreed that the sector has an important role for India to achieve the net-zero carbon target. […]