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India re-elected as President of International Solar Alliance for third consecutive term

New Delhi: India has been re-elected as President of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) for the third consecutive term, Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi announced on Tuesday. Addressing a press conference at the Bharat Renewable Energy Summit and Expo 2026, Joshi reaffirmed India’s commitment to strengthening global solar cooperation and making Read More…

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Coal India Expands Into Energy, Critical Minerals and Advanced Materials

New Delhi: Coal India Limited (CIL) is expanding beyond conventional coal mining, building a diversified portfolio covering energy, critical minerals, advanced materials and research and development. The company’s business development strategy focuses on five areas: coal gasification and coal-to-chemicals, thermal power, renewable energy and storage, critical minerals and advanced materials, and diversified minerals including iron Read More…

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Kerala Announces New Net Metering and Energy Banking Rules to Boost Rooftop Solar Adoption

The Kerala State Electricity Regulatory Commission (KSERC) has rolled out new guidelines for net metering and energy banking, aiming to promote rooftop solar installations while ensuring grid stability. The new regulations, part of the Renewable Energy and Related Matters Regulations, 2025, will remain in force until March 31, 2030. Under the revised rules, residential solar Read More…

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PM Modi Hails Landmark Amendments to Oilfields Regulation Act for Energy Sector Growth

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has celebrated the passage of key amendments to the Oilfields (Regulation and Development) Act, 1948, describing it as a transformative step toward modernizing India’s petroleum operations. The revisions introduce critical updates such as separating petroleum operations from mining activities, establishing a unique “petroleum lease,” and expanding the definition of mineral oils Read More…