India achieves 100 GW domestic solar module capacity under government-approved list

NEW DELHI: As India pushes towards self-reliance in the energy transition, a total of 100 GW of solar module manufacturing capacity has been developed and included under the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM). Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy, Pralhad Joshi, highlighted the milestone on X, stating: “India has achieved a historic…

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Export-ready, but not SIM-ready? Industry wants policy fix for smart devices

Telecom operators have written to the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) seeking a dedicated licence with at least a 10-year validity for importing foreign SIM or embedded SIM cards for testing and installing in products meant for exports. They have also asked that only companies holding a unified telecom licence—such as licensed telecom operators…

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Five-pillar plan to make India self-reliant in rare earth magnet production: Report

New Delhi [India], August 13 (ANI): A report by advisory firm Primus Partners has outlined a comprehensive five-pillar blueprint to localise the production of rare earth magnets in India, aiming to secure the country’s electric vehicle (EV) future and reduce its near-total dependence on Chinese imports. Titled “From Extraction to Innovation: A Blueprint for Enhancing…

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Bank holiday today: Are banks open or closed on Wednesday, August 13, for Patriot’s Day? Check here

Bank holiday today: According to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) ‘s state-wise holiday calendar, banks will be closed in Manipur on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, to mark Patriot’s Day. The banks in the rest of the country will remain open on Wednesday, August 13, 2025. Patriot’s Day 2025 Patriots’ Day is an official holiday…

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