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Mine bidders to face penalties for delays; Centre proposes timelines

The government has outlined timelines for various activities involved in the process, accompanied by penalties for delays attributable to the bidder

No supply chain concerns, 40% biz expected from domestic market: GFL CEO

GFL discusses the company's plans to deploy their existing backend supply chain of flourspar and its Moroccan mines with new age technology to develop modern battery solutions

Govt clamps down on polluters: 83 units found non-compliant with norms

The non-compliant companies spanned across sectors like dairy, pharmaceuticals, sugar, and paper, among others

GFCL EV to invest Rs 6,000 crore in indigenous EV battery supply chain

Vivek Jain, chairman of INOXGFL Group, said the investment highlights its pivotal role in shaping the future of the EV and ESS battery industry

Hybrid vehicles seen racing ahead in auto battle on possible tax sop

Hybrids, which combine a battery with an internal combustion engine (ICE), usually petrol, are cheaper and suffer no range anxiety while boosting the overall fuel efficiency.

Aluminium, Bauxite industries: Govt extends 'public utility' tag deadline

A public utility service refers to an industry or service considered essential for the community's well-being and functioning

Parivesh 2.0 portal to be default platform for all environment clearances

The guidelines signed on January 25 said that the applications on PARIVESH 1.0 that haven't shown progress in the past 90 days will be deemed inactive and rejected

Budget 2024: Govt to bolster EV ecosystem in the country, says Sitharaman

Sitharaman announced that the government will continue its support for manufacturing and charging infrastructure

Interim Budget: Critical minerals supply chain security takes prominence

In her Budget speech, the Finance Minister's emphasis on critical minerals signals a government commitment to achieving self-reliance in the supply of minerals crucial for cutting-edge technology

India home to 718 snow leopards, Ladakh highest with 477: Report

The highest number of snow leopards were recorded in Ladakh (477), followed by Uttarakhand (124), Himachal Pradesh (51), Arunachal Pradesh (36), Sikkim (21), and Jammu and Kashmir (9)

Ministry of environment releases SOP for lead-acid battery recycle

The SOP aims to regulate the import, transport, and recycling of lead-bearing waste while minimising environmental and health risks

India's maiden critical minerals bid: Experts caution on ecological impact

During the launch of the auction process on November 29, Union Minister of Mines Pralhad Joshi said that the collective value of these 20 blocks was estimated to be $5.4 billion (Rs 45,000 crore)

Pollution control board's approval must for vehicle scrapping facilities

The Amended Rules also states that a government-owned vehicle or a vehicle seized by law enforcement, will not be eligible for any incentives

Centre begins re-auction for 10 GWh tranche of ACC battery PLI scheme

Bidding process will be held online through a transparent two-stage process

EV push: FAME-III scheme set to power electric buses this Union Budget

Plans are also being drawn up to reduce the allocation for electric two-wheelers to Rs 2,500 crore from Rs 5,311 crore

Amended biological diversity law raises fear of loss for tribals

The mandated percentage of earnings that goes as ABS ranges from 0.1 to 0.5 per cent of sales, depending on the company's revenue, according to AYUSH industry estimates

12 Gw pumped storage hydropower projects get govt's green signal

Pumped storage hydropower is a type of hydroelectric energy storage that uses water stored in two reservoirs at different elevations to generate electricity

Centre lays out guidelines for 4G tower installation in protected areas

The proposal also requires detailed plans encompassing location, logistics, renewable energy usage, and the Chief Wildlife Warden's assessment of future impacts on wildlife management

Auto sector will contribute to India's rise as 3rd largest economy: Pandey

The Ministry of Heavy Industries is overseeing the Rs 25,938 crore Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme for Automobile and Auto Components (PLI-AUTO Scheme)

India signs an agreement to acquire five lithium mines in Argentina

This is the first ever lithium exploration and mining project by a government company of India