Heads of 11 state-run banks to appear before par panel tomorrow

The banking sector is grappling with rising non-performing assets (NPAs), which touched Rs 8.99 lakh crore or 10.11 per cent of total advances at December-end 2017. Read more »

India Foundation for the Arts invites applications for Arts Research Programme

IFA especially encourages proposals in Indian languages. Evaluation, conducted with the help of external domain experts, will consider the relative merit and potential impact of each proposal. Read more »

Haryana to set up 10 lakh smart meters

The decision is aimed to improve the financial condition of power distribution companies by promoting energy conservation and tackling issues concerning the payment of electricity bills. Read more »

Renewable energy certificates to continue face regulatory challenges: Ind-Ra

Trading volume in solar renewable energy certificates (RECs) had declined over 70 per cent y-o-y (year on year) on account of the stay on solar REC trading in May 2017. Read more »

Renewables to account for 55% of total installed capacity by 2030: RK Singh

India has already installed 70,000 MW renewable energy capacity while projects of 40,000 MW capacity are in various stages of implementation. Read more »

RBI proposes Board of Management for urban co-operative banks

​Currently, the Board of Directors of a UCB perform both the executive and supervisory roles and has the responsibility to oversee the overall functioning of... Read more »

IIT Roorkee develops inflatable safety helmet for motor-cyclists

The inflatable helmet can be worn around the neck and remains folded as a collar. The device is equipped with sensors to detect impact on collision. Read more »

Air India probes alleged manipulations in preparing pilots’ roster

As per the sources, the airline ends up paying one pilot for just 40 hours of flying duty while the other pilot who flew the additional 30 hours would also get extra... Read more »

Siemens Gamesa to set up 150 MW wind farm for ReNew Power

The order was for supply, erection and commissioning of 75 units of SG 2.0-114 MW wind turbines for the farm coming up in Kutch district, the city-based company said in a release... Read more »

Tamil Nadu: IIT Madras joins project to provide solar power, drinking water in villages

The joint project with Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited (CPCL) is aimed at improving conditions in 3 villages, located in the state's Nagapattinam district. Read more »