World Bank approves $700 mn loan to boost Egypt's private sector

The program is designed to help address short-term economic challenges, "unleash private sector growth," build macroeconomic and fiscal resilience, and move the country onto a greener growth trajectory, the World Bank said in a statement.

Japan urged to triple renewables capacity by 2035

Dubbed RE100, the group of more than 400 large companies that have committed to work towards using all-renewable electricity includes 87 Japanese firms such as Sony and Panasonic.

Detroit plans to rein in solar power on vacant lots throughout the city

The city is looking to build solar energy arrays on about 200 acres (81 hectares). The arrays would produce enough clean energy to offset the electricity used currently by 127 municipal buildings.

Takeaways: A possible Trump VP pick grapples with supporting a CO2 pipeline

The CO2 pipeline aligns with Biden's push to address climate change, a position that could put Burgum at odds with Trump.

Signify expanding in India, evaluating manufacturing capacity for global market: Top exec

Signify India has started playing an important role not only in the domestic business but also in helping our global business to grow from India, said Sumit Joshi, Vice-Chairman and Managing Director of Signify Innovations India.

Odisha seeks higher allocation of funds from Centre for infrastructure development

The Odisha government memorandum sought higher allocation under the Scheme for Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment (SACI), 2024-25 to further accelerate infrastructure development, an official release said.

Passenger vehicle sales to see 3-5 pc growth this fiscal: Report

Passenger vehicle sales are expected to grow moderately at 3-5 per cent in the current financial year due to a high-base effect of FY24, shrinking order book, and subdued demand for entry-level variants.

Paris Olympics promise climate action, experts remain sceptical

Organisers of the 2024 Paris Olympics promised to take "unprecedented" action for the climate by halving the carbon footprint of previous Games and financing projects to reduce planet-heating greenhouse gases.

Adani flaunts robust earnings, low debt; says best is yet to come

Speaking at the annual shareholders meeting of his group's flagship firm, Adani Enterprises Ltd, India's second richest person reflected upon the unprecedented crisis his conglomerate faced last year following a damning report by a US short seller.