India’s Ministry of Power approved an expedited export of electricity to flood‑stricken Nepal, aiming to address the country’s urgent power needs. The move is presented as a step to reinforce the long‑standing energy cooperation between the two neighbours.
BRICS Summit 2026 LIVE Updates: Discussions at the two-day summit were centred on the theme "Strengthening Cooperation to Promote Fair Competition, including in Renewable Energy Markets", with a primary focus on advancing sustainable energy transitions.
India pitches resilient supply chains, digital agriculture and clean-energy cooperation for sustainable growth; trust of Global South countries in BRICS has grown over time, PM noted
At the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, member states adopted a declaration stating that fossil fuels will remain a key part of the world’s energy mix, particularly for developing economies, and denounced the European Union’s carbon‑border adjustment mechanism. The text also urged richer nations to provide predictable finance and technology to help the Global South adapt to climate impacts and manage disaster risks.
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Iranian President Pezeshkian declared that Iran will not be bullied, responding to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s remarks on energy supply disruptions and navigation through the Strait of Hormuz. He also labeled Israel and the United States as “bullies” in the same statement.
The IMF reported that India’s real GDP grew 7.8% in the first quarter of FY27, exceeding its own forecasts. The agency praised recent improvements in data transparency and revisions to the GDP methodology despite global energy price shocks.
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BRICS Summit: The two leaders reviewed progress in bilateral cooperation in the political, economic, defence, energy, space, skills mobility, and people-to-people domains, the Ministry of External Affairs said in a statement.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a 45‑minute bilateral meeting in Delhi on Friday, a day before the opening of the two‑day BRICS summit. The talks are expected to focus on expanding trade, energy cooperation and defence ties, including a possible Su‑57 fighter deal.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed expanding bilateral trade to $100 billion by 2030, with nuclear energy and critical minerals on the agenda. The talks indicate a concerted effort to deepen economic ties between the two countries.
Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in New Delhi for the BRICS summit and is set to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday afternoon to discuss trade, payments, energy and regional security.
A viral trend reviving 80s aesthetics in AI applications is gaining popularity, but experts warn it could increase energy consumption and environmental impact.
India is preparing for the 2026 BRICS summit in New Delhi, aiming to advance trade, payments, energy security and supply‑chain cooperation while balancing relations with China, Russia and the Global South. The meeting will be hosted at Bharat Mandapam on Mathura Road, where officials hope to translate diplomatic engagement into economic gains.
Karnataka Energy Minister K.J. George announced the state’s plan to acquire an additional 10,000 acres for the Pavagada Solar Park during the BRESE 2026 roadshow in Bengaluru. The move is part of a broader effort to expand renewable capacity while addressing land‑scarcity challenges through technologies such as battery energy storage systems.
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Government is looking to pool factories' demand for energy, using bulk purchases of green power to secure better prices for them. The move could make cleaner electricity a more secure alternative to gas, while helping manufacturers cut both energy costs and emissions.
The move comes amid growing concerns about overcapacity risks in the energy storage sector, according to the report. That is despite a surge in demand for batteries used to balance grids and provide backup power.
Dubbed the ‘project of the century’ by Beijing, it has been included in China’s 15th Five-Year Plan for renewable energy; of concern to India is the impact it could have downstream, particularly in the aftermath of the recent devastating flash flood along the Nepal-China border
Vice--Chancellor A.P. Gnana Prakash says the Centre for Future Skills was being set up in the campus with NSDC support for providing contemporary and emerging skills to learners
