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Since April 1, promoters of Jaiprakash Associates have released more than 225 million Jaiprakash Power Ventures shares (valued at Rs 425 crore) pledged with lenders.
Sensex plunges 322.39 points to over 1-month closing low of 27,797.01; Nifty tumbles 97.55 points to 8,340.70.
Delays in implementing power projects, mainly due to fuel issues, could turn Rs 1 lakh crore of bank loans into NPAs if prompt action is not taken, according to a study by KPMG.
The Supreme Court asked the Union environment ministry to review six specific hydroelectric projects on the upper Ganga basin in Uttarakhand.
SBI reached its highest level since May 2011; ONGC and RIL also had a good day.
Not just agriculture, monsoons are important for the hydro-electric power generation too, which in turn reduces the consumption of diesel and other forms of fuel.
Sports events produce a multitude of highly amusing and crazy celebrations. Individual and team players have various way of celebrating victory, a goal or point. Some do it with a high-five, blow a kiss, cartwheel or dance. And on the soccer field, it's a soccer ball baby!
The much-delayed Kudankulam nuclear power project is expected to be commissioned by April, government told the Lok Sabha on Wednesday.
This comes against the backdrop of the capital expenditure of these companies rising a mere 1.7 per cent this year, though the projection at the beginning of the year was of six per cent growth.
'We use the word "historic" perhaps too much, but the prime minister's visit certainly was historic in so many ways.'
The Indian Mujahideen, which has been suspected of carrying out the Hyderabad blasts that claimed 16 lives, was trying to set up a terror outfit to take care of its operations in southern India, according to officials in the National Investigation Agency.
Here's the full text of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address to the United States Congress.
The first 1,000 MW unit of the much-delayed Kudankulam nuclear power project could be commissioned in the next few days and every step is being taken to ensure safety, a senior official said.
About $400 billion of investment may be required in the Indian power sector in the next five years to provide improved grid infrastructure.
In a sign of deepening bilateral ties, Bhutan Prime Minister Jigmi Y Thinley will arrive in New Delhi on a three-day visit during which he will hold talks with the top leadership on hydro-electric projects among other issues.
China has approved construction of three more dams on Brahmaputra river in Tibet in addition to the one being built, and much to the disquiet of India, it has not been informed about the plans so far.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday asserted that Darjeeling Hills would remain part of West Bengal, even as a section of Gorkha Janmukti Morcha supporters raised slogans demanding a separate state, during the inauguration of the North Bengal Festival. "Let us remain together. Darjeeling is part of Bengal and we will remain together," Banerjee said.
Technical Experts Committee comprising Dr C D Thatte, ex-chairman, Central Water Commission and Dr MS Reddy, ex-chairman, CWC set up by the Planning Commission for comprehensive review of Subansiri Lower Project submitted its report to Planning Commission.
Intensifying the legal battle over the Cauvery issue, Tamil Nadu government on Monday decided to move the Supreme Court seeking damages from Karnataka for the loss of crops caused by the neighbouring state's "adamant approach" on release of water.
It's a wrap! Rediff.com presents a roundup of the World Gymnastics Championships, Glasgow, which were held from October 23 to November 1.
Electricity sector in India had an installed capacity of 199.6 Gigawatt as of March 2012.
Prakash Javadekar's one year as India's minister of state (independent charge) of environment, forests and climate change has been an unmitigated disaster, says activist Himanshu Thakkar.
Clean energy cess to hike cost for power sector.
The prime minister came down heavily on the Congress government in Assam and the previous UPA government at the Centre for "failing" to fulfil dreams and aspiration of the people.
2015 is going to witness new agreements on climate change.
NTPC to be the worst hit, stock slides to five-year low on announcement.
In most cases, the payback on energy saving projects offered by GIBSS are between one and three years.
Ignoring all previous protests and opposition to the deal, the saffron party has changed its stance, without providing any explanation. What has changed? Accountability and explanations on this U-turn will be welcomed.
Lack of clarity over long-term commitments by states for buying RE acting as a dampener.
Studies suggest net benefits of hydro-power, nuclear energy or natural gas as sources of electricity are greater than those of wind and solar.
L&T, HDFC, Infosys, Axis Bank among the top gainers.
Two major hydel projects being built by construction majors GVK and L&T have suffered severe damages in the floods which hit Uttarakhand last week.
In the next three years, Tata Power will invest anywhere between $150-200 million.
Sep sees 94% jump in infra tendering; capital goods showing signs of stability.
India has so far set up three projects - Tala, Chukha and Kurichu - in Bhutan under the Inter-governmental Agreement model.
India logs the sharpest surge globally and China attracts the largest amount of $52.2 billion
US President Barack Obama is looking forward to the state visit of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to Washington in November.
Day Four of the LFW saw designer Mandira Wirk showcase her line Humble Luxe, a range of garments intended to mix both "simplicity and affluence". Bollywood siren Malika Arora Khan wore the showstopper. Don't miss it!
Every evening when the lights glow in the huts of Gangapur village, the villagers thank two young men - Ajay Kumar and Somil Daga.
Even if they score administratively, state governments ruled by the party suffer from an inability to communicate positively, say observers.
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