Policy

Andhra Pradesh Data Centers to Get Power Distribution Licenses A group of Indian men in a data center, some in hard hats working on electrical panels, others in shirts inspecting blueprints.

sivam April 22, 2026

Andhra Pradesh introduces a new policy allowing large data centers to obtain power distribution licenses, ensuring reliable...

India Eyes Duty, GST Cuts for Induction Cooktop Manufacturing Boost A busy factory floor in India, showing workers in blue uniforms assembling induction cooktops on an assembly line.

sivam April 22, 2026

India mulls reducing customs duties and GST on induction cooktops to boost domestic manufacturing, making electric cooking...

India’s Ambitious Wind Energy Goals: 156 GW by 2036 Indian Minister Pralhad Joshi speaking at a press conference, surrounded by cameras and officials, with green energy visuals on screens.

sivam April 22, 2026

India sets aggressive targets to reach 156 GW of wind power capacity by 2036, accelerating its transition...

US Extends Iran & Russia Oil Waivers for Vulnerable Nations Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, in a suit, adjusts a large industrial valve with a pressure gauge, surrounded by officials.

sivam April 22, 2026

US Treasury grants a 30-day extension on sanctions relief for Russian and Iranian oil imports, responding to...

India Telcos vs. TRAI: OTT App Regulation Battle Indian telecom executives in suits debate around a conference table with documents, a laptop, and a projected flowchart.

sivam April 21, 2026

Bharti Airtel, Jio, and Vodafone Idea demand equal regulation for OTT apps like WhatsApp, clashing with TRAI...

Govt Extends Interest Subvention for Small Iron & Steel Exporters Government officials review documents and inspect steel products being prepared for export in a busy factory.

sivam April 21, 2026

Government extends interest subvention to MSMEs exporting 167 iron & steel products, boosting credit access and global...

India’s Clean Energy Record: Renewables Surge, Coal Declines Four engineers in hard hats and safety vests stand among solar panels and wind turbines, with a coal power plant visible in the hazy distance.

sivam April 21, 2026

India's renewable energy generation hit a record high in 2025, driven by solar and wind, marking a...

Trucking Firms Exploit Name Changes to Evade Safety Rules Three government employees in an office, two men standing with folders, one woman seated at a computer, all focused on documents.

sivam April 20, 2026

Trucking companies are changing names to bypass safety regulations, creating a loophole that hinders oversight and public...

Delhi Electricity Prices Set to Rise: Discom Dues Liquidation Ordered Three Indian government officials, two men and one woman, meticulously examine financial records and computer screens in a cluttered office.

sivam April 20, 2026

Delhi power consumers brace for higher electricity bills as APTEL orders liquidation of discom dues totaling over...

India Halts Raw Jute Stock for Traders to Ensure Fair Distribution Four men in business casual attire, presumably government officials, inspect large bales of jute inside a dimly lit warehouse.