TotalEnergies says it will make no new financial contribution to Adani Group investments
TotalEnergies SE said on Monday that it will not make any new financial contribution as part of its investments into the Adani group of companies amid a U.S. federal indictment against the head of the company and his nephew.
Air quality improved in 97 of 130 cities under NCAP since 2017-18: Environment minister
Responding to a question in the Lok Sabha, Environment Minister Bhupendra Yadav said the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) aims to reduce particulate matter (PM10) pollution by up to 40 per cent or achieving national air quality standards by 2025-26.
Solarworld Energy Solutions secures Rs 110 cr in pre-IPO placement round
Solarworld Energy Solutions secured Rs 110 crore in pre-IPO funding, lowering the fresh issue in its upcoming IPO to Rs 440 crore. Investors, including ValueQuest, purchased shares at Rs 352.05 each. The company plans to use the majority of the IPO proceeds to build a 1.2 GW solar manufacturing…
INDIA bloc seeking JPC probe into Adani 'scam', govt scared of debate: Cong after LS, RS adjourned
The Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha were adjourned without transacting any significant business on Monday amid uproar by opposition members on various issues, prominently the Adani matter.
Cautious ambition: India’s progress on meeting its international climate commitments
With the conclusion of the annual UN climate conference (COP29) at Baku, Azerbaijan, attention in the climate policy world will now turn towards how countries scale their climate ambition through the next iteration of their Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) due in February 2025 though this…
Adani bonds slide to year low as investors weigh bribery allegations
Adani Group's dollar bond prices dropped to their lowest point in a year. This decline followed allegations of bribery and fraud from US authorities. The charges involved payments made to Indian government officials. These payments aimed to secure contracts and advance the development of a solar…
PM Modi to lay stone for green hydrogen hub in Vizag on Friday
Modi's visit marks a significant moment as it is his first trip to Andhra Pradesh after the formation of the NDA govt in the state. It is also Modi's first visit to the state since assuming the office of Prime Minister for a third time.
Strengthening Climate Action Through Partnerships and Advocacy at COP29
Over the course of two weeks of the conference, the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) launched key initiatives and engaged with governments, the private sector, and youth, advocating for ambitious outcomes that would align decisions related to the energy transition with a 1.5°C…
Fresh plea in SC seeks probe into US indictment of Gautam Adani
A new petition filed with the Supreme Court requests an investigation into the charges of bribery and fraud against Gautam Adani in the US. The plea argues that the accusations are serious and require examination by Indian authorities, particularly in light of ongoing SEBI investigations into…
US SEC has no jurisdiction to summon foreign national; Adani notice to go via 'proper channel'
US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) wants Adanis to explain their stand on allegations of paying bribes to secure lucrative solar power contracts but that request will have to follow the established protocol of routing it through the Indian Embassy in the US and following other diplomatic…