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IREDA sets up office in GIFT City to support green hydrogen and renewable energy projects

This new initiative by IREDA is expected to play a key role in the implementation of the National Green Hydrogen Mission of India, which has set a target of producing more than 5 million metric tons of hydrogen per annum (MTPA) by 2030.

IREDA sets up office in GIFT City to support green hydrogen and renewable energy projects

This new initiative by IREDA is expected to play a key role in the implementation of the National Green Hydrogen Mission of India, which has set a target of producing more than 5 million metric tons of hydrogen per annum (MTPA) by 2030.

Patanjali ads case: Uttarakhand licensing body took no action, only forwarded letters for 2 yrs

Uttarakhand govt affidavit submitted to SC shows state licensing authority did not take appropriate steps under the law despite central Ayush ministry asking it to do so twice.

Loopholes, high limits & timely buys — why govt’s 20% TCS on foreign spending isn’t deterring anyone

It was high post-pandemic foreign spending that pushed govt to impose checks, but these are not working to reduce either tourism spending or real estate purchases abroad.

States & UTs closed just 3.7% of 9+ lakh MGNREGS-related issues raised by social auditors in 2023-24

Rural ministry data shows auditors surveyed 73.04% of 2.69 lakh gram panchayats, flagging issues like funds misappropriation, violations in scheme implementation & workers' grievances.

Delhi’s villages want land reforms, not AAP-BJP bickering — ‘why should we pay the price’

AAP-BJP spar over developmental work in Delhi; AAP says BJP trying to take credit for work done by Delhi govt, BJP claims residents made to wait for basic infrastructure for years.

Drinkable tap water, 24×7 — Puri model spurs more cities to make push, but sustainability a concern

For past year, Coimbatore civic body has been providing 24x7 potable water supply in some parts of city. UP govt has taken up 1st such project in Ayodhya in phased manner this year.

BJP eyes votes in Delhi’s unauthorised colonies but Modi govt’s property rights scheme a slow starter

Four years on, PM-UDAY scheme’s red tape & stringent norms frustrate most residents’ hopes of getting ownership. AAP seeks to make it poll issue, BJP promises to work to expedite process.

Centre increases MGNREGA wages by 3-10%. Haryana highest at Rs 374 per day, Arunachal lowest

Issue of low wages was pointed out by Parliamentary panel in a report tabled in February. It demanded increase in wages to engage more workers and to bring uniformity across states.

Less than 7% houses ready in 4 yrs, why govt’s affordable rental scheme for urban poor is falling flat

Modi govt had launched Affordable Rental Housing Complexes (ARHC) scheme in July 2020 during the pandemic, when there was a massive exodus of migrant workers from cities.

On Camera

How govt brought Vodafone Idea back from the brink & earned a neat profit in the process

In 2021, the government allowed telcos to convert interest on deferred spectrum payments and AGR dues into equity. This made it the single largest stakeholder in Vodafone Idea.

Complex network of India’s existing air defence capabilities & the way forward

Provocations among Israel & Iran have prompted discussion on the need for India to broaden its air defence apparatus, given tensions with adversarial neighbours.

Frontrunner is letting the challenger define this poll campaign. Modi still hasn’t found a big theme

A theme has not yet emerged for BJP & people see lack of a contest, which makes it unexciting. For all these reasons, 2024 is turning out to be an unexpectedly theme-less election.