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In a statement, Joshi said discussions have been held with senior officials of the concerned embassies to facilitate the safe return of those affected by the war situation

Through the day, the Manthan fireside chats and panel discussions sparked a unique debate on making India future-ready through the prism of energy transition, food security, technology, self-reliance

The minister said the country's module manufacturing capacity stands at 140 GW

At BS Manthan, Pralhad Joshi says India's 500 GW non-fossil target hinges on scaling storage, strengthening domestic manufacturing and ensuring cheaper renewable power

Manthan 2026: Leaders from government, top think tanks and industry will deliberate on India's food and energy security and explore how artificial intelligence can transform the creative sectors

Energy minister Pralhad Joshi said AI-based tools will help tackle grid congestion, curtailment and renewable integration as India expands solar, wind and storage capacity

Consumer Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi says firms are innovating on dark patterns, prompting daily complaints; he cites NCH refunds and CCPA actions in 2025

The Centre has not cancelled any renewable energy project awards and has prepared no list for future cancellations, MNRE minister Pralhad Joshi told Parliament in a written reply

After taking nearly 70 years to reach 1 TW (Terawatt) of renewable energy capacity in 2022, the world achieved 2 TW by 2024, Joshi said adding that the second terawatt was achieved in just two years

Sources in the sugar industry said the food ministry has decided to allow exports of 1.5 million tonnes of sugar in 2025-26, but a final nod from a high-powered group of ministers is still awaited

He said under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India achieved the Nationally Determined Contribution target of 50 per cent capacity from non-fossil sources, 5 years ahead of deadline

India targets 5 MTPA green hydrogen by 2030, eyeing $100 bn investment and 600,000 jobs, as renewables surge and the nation aims to be a global hydrogen hub

India has achieved the goal of having 50 per cent of installed electricity capacity from non-fossil resources five years ahead of schedule, Joshi said

Pralhad Joshi said the government will introduce an ALMM for solar inverters, expanding the approved list mechanism beyond modules and cells to strengthen India's solar value chain

In a bonanza to consumers, the GST Council, comprising the Centre and states, decided to reduce tax rates on goods and services, from September 22 -- the first day of Navratri

Pralhad Joshi said GST rationalisation on renewable energy devices will lower solar pump costs for farmers by Rs 1,750 crore annually under schemes like PM-KUSUM

Pralhad Joshi said India aims for 1,800 GW non-fossil fuel capacity by 2047, citing rapid solar and wind growth, rooftop solar expansion and hydrogen hub development

Gadkari calls for using isobutanol for blending with diesel

Union Minister Pralhad Joshi announced Rs 100 crore funding for green hydrogen R&D start-ups with up to Rs 5 crore per project, and launched a safety panel under NGHM

India has crossed 100 GW of solar module capacity with ALMM, which is now extended to solar cells and will soon cover ingots and polysilicon, said Pralhad Joshi