In the serene landscapes of Thimphu, India and Bhutan took another decisive step in their decades-long partnership this week. During a high-level bilateral meeting, both nations agreed to enhance cooperation on trans-boundary rivers, flood management, and hydropower projects, reaffirming their shared commitment to sustainable development and regional stability.
Union Minister of Power Manohar Lal on Monday inaugurated the Centre of Excellence (CoE) for Regulatory Affairs in the Power Sector at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi, calling it a timely initiative to strengthen evidence-based and future-ready regulation as India’s electricity sector undergoes rapid transformation.
The global climate crisis and the urgent need for a clean energy transition have reshaped the foundations of international diplomacy. In this new paradigm, strategic alliances are increasingly forged not just by security concerns, but by shared commitments to sustainability and energy security.
India and Nepal have taken another decisive step in strengthening their fast-growing energy partnership. The two neighbours signed agreements this week to build two major cross-border power transmission lines, marking a significant push toward deeper electricity trade and greater regional energy security.
Between January and July 2025, Indian companies invested approximately US$ 33 billion across global markets, averaging about US$ 4.7 billion each month.
As the world’s fastest-growing major economy and the third largest carbon emitter, India faces a dual challenge: meeting the rising energy demands of 1.45 billion people while cutting its carbon footprint.
Speaking at the 11th India Energy Storage Week (IESW) in the capital on Thursday, Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal stated that India could become the first G20 country to meet its Nationally Determined Contributions under the Paris Agreement.
Addressing global energy leaders and industry experts, Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri underscored India’s dedication to reaching energy independence by 2047 and net-zero emissions by 2070.
India and Denmark have strengthened their commitment to sustainable energy by signing a renewed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Friday, aimed at advancing clean energy initiatives and supporting India’s ambitious target of achieving net-zero emissions by 2070
In a landmark move towards bolstering South Asia’s renewable energy infrastructure, global clean energy consulting firm SgurrEnergy has bagged the contract to spearhead Sri Lanka’s first 100MW solar power project, complete with a 12MWh battery energy storage system (BESS).
