India’s dependence on coking coal is expected to grow considerably over the next five years, as the nation pushes towards its ambitious goal of 300 million tonnes (MT) of steel production capacity by 2030, according to a new report by EY Parthenon in partnership with the Indian Steel Association (ISA).As per news agency ANI, the…
India’s cement demand set to expand at a 7–8% compound annual growth NEW DELHI: India’s cement demand is set to expand at a 7–8% compound annual growth rate over the medium term, powered by housing, infrastructure, and commercial projects, with prices expected to rebound after a sharp fall in FY25, UBS said in a report.UBS…
Atlanta Public Schools (APS), one of Georgia’s largest public school districts, is confronting a mounting crisis: steady enrolment declines have left the district with tens of thousands of empty seats and underused facilities. In response, APS is actively exploring options that include school closures, redistricting, consolidations, and potentially new construction. The district describes this comprehensive…
Marking its 19th anniversary with a sharp global pivot, IndiGo on Saturday announced it will launch daily non-stop flights to London Heathrow from October 26, 2025, using leased Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners, as part of a larger international expansion plan.This milestone comes as India’s largest airline by market share prepares to induct five more Dreamliners this…
As the fall semester draws near, thousands of Indian students aiming to begin their studies in the United States are caught in a frustrating and uncertain situation. The US embassy and its consulates in India have reduced their student visa processing capacity, citing new security protocols introduced by the US administration on June 18, 2025….
India has increased its oil refining capacity by only 5% over the past seven years, falling far short of the 69% growth that had been targeted for 2025. Factors such as uncertainty around future demand due to climate considerations, limited land availability, and disruptions from the COVID-19 pandemic have significantly slowed expansion efforts. This shortfall…
NEW DELHI: Non-fossil fuel sources now make up half of power generation capacity, a milestone the country has achieved five years ahead of the target set under its Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) committed in to the Paris Agreement climate agreement.“In a world seeking climate solutions India is showing the way,” renewable energy minister Pralhad Joshi…
US President Donald Trump on Friday noted that while Israel has made notable military gains in its strikes against Iran, it lacks the capability to destroy Iran’s heavily fortified Fordo underground nuclear facility without US assistance. Speaking to reporters in New Jersey, Trump struck a balance between supporting Israel’s military campaign and continuing diplomatic overtures…
On Global Wind Day 2025, Union minister for new and renewable energy Pralhad Joshi stressed on the importance of wind energy and said that it is crucial to India’s clean energy plans and crucial to its ambition of becoming a global manufacturing hub.Speaking at a stakeholder meeting in Bengaluru, he said India needs reliable energy,…
LONDON: Britain will invest £1.5 billion ($2 billion) in new weapons factories to ramp up defence production capacity, the government said on Saturday, ahead of a major review of its armed forces and military strategy.The Strategic Defence Review, due to be published Monday, will assess the threats facing the UK amid Russia’s ongoing war in…