NGT Directs Pune Authorities to Address Riverbank Debris Issue

Coal scam accused Bikash Mishra arrested in POCSO case

Kolkata Police arrested Bikash Mishra, an accused in a high-profile coal scam case under investigation by the CBI, following a complaint of harassment of a minor. Mishra was produced before the Alipore Police Court, where the vacation judge remanded him to judicial custody for one day. Chief police prosecutor Sourin Ghosal requested the court to direct Mishra's production before the regular court, citing charges under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. The judge granted the request, and Mishra will appear before the regular court as instructed. While being transported..

NGEL-NREDCAP Pact for Energy Push

NTPC Green Energy Limited (NGEL), a subsidiary of NTPC, has entered a joint venture with the New and Renewable Energy Development Corporation of Andhra Pradesh (NREDCAP) to propel renewable energy projects in the state. The agreement involves developing 25 GW of renewable energy, producing 0.5 million metric tonne per annum (MMTPA) of green hydrogen and derivatives, and establishing 10 GW of pumped storage projects (PSPs). This collaboration is projected to attract Rs 2 lakh crore in investment and create significant employment opportunities in Andhra Pradesh. Aligned with NTPC’s strategic g..

PLI Scheme to Drive Manufacturing Growth

The Production Linked Incentive (PLI) schemes and a ?1 lakh crore innovation fund, announced in the Union Budget 2024, are set to accelerate growth in India’s manufacturing and startup sectors, according to officials and industry leaders at the FICCI AGM 2024. Kamran Rizvi, Secretary, Ministry of Heavy Industries, highlighted the transformative impact of electrification, especially in the automotive sector. He emphasized the ministry’s focus on cost-effective manufacturing and domestic value addition, stating, "India’s robust industrial base positions it for sustainable growth." The risi..