Finland wants good business with India: Trade minister
September 6th, 2012 - 4:32 pm ICT by IANS
Helsinki, Sep 6 (IANS) Finland is determined to do business with India, especially in areas of clean energy technology, despite the problem of excessive bureaucratic procedures involved in pushing through ... Read more...
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In Mulayam’s deal, more central funds for Uttar Pradesh
July 10th, 2012 - 2:38 pm ICT by IANS
Lucknow, July 10 (IANS) For all those who wondered on the reasons behind Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Mulayam Singh Yadav's sudden U-turn in supporting Pranab Mukherjee, the United Progressive ... Read more...
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India to triple expenditure on science research
February 28th, 2012 - 8:04 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 28 (IANS) India will triple spending on research and development related to science and technology during the Twelfth Five Year Plan starting April this year, Minister of ... Read more...
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Tweaking solar cell can double its efficiency
January 22nd, 2012 - 5:20 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Jan 22 (IANS) Doubling the amount of sunlight that a solar cell converts into electricity may be possible just by tweaking its tiny parts.
The technology can boost solar ... Read more...
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Durban climate talks: What it means for India?
December 15th, 2011 - 4:39 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 15 (IANS)At the recently concluded UN climate change talk in Durban, the world agreed to a new global climate change regime by 2020 to bring down emissions ... Read more...
Posted in Environment |
Bengal should impose ‘green cess’ on electricity: Expert
November 21st, 2011 - 6:03 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, Nov 21 (IANS) The West Bengal government needs to impose a nominal "green" cess on electricity so that it has sufficient funds to dole out fiscal incentives which can ... Read more...
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Los Angeles wants to promote clean technology with India
November 17th, 2011 - 11:57 am ICT by IANS
Washington, Nov 17 (IANS) The Mayor of Los Angeles, Antonio Villaraigosa, has highlighted the interest of America's second largest city in closely working with India, particularly in the area ... Read more...
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US to mobilize $25 mn for clean energy R&D; in India
November 7th, 2011 - 7:49 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 7 (IANS) The United States will mobilize $25 million of Department of Energy funding for a joint clean energy research and development (R&D;) center in India, Under ... Read more...
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White House backs clean technology to compete with India, China
September 29th, 2011 - 12:33 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Sep 29 (IANS) The White House is vigorously defending a controversial loan guarantee scheme for clean technology industry saying it was aimed at enabling the US to compete ... Read more...
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30 India-European projects for clean technology in India
August 25th, 2011 - 5:56 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, Aug 25 (IANS) The European Business and Technology Centre (EBTC), an agency co-funded by the European Union (EU) for promoting clean technologies in India, will facilitate establishing 30 projects ... Read more...
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Indians unwilling to pay premium for electric cars
August 18th, 2011 - 1:22 am ICT by IANS
Chennai, Aug 17 (IANS) Indian car buyers are not willing to pay premium/higher price for a battery powered car than the conventional car unlike their counterparts in many other markets, ... Read more...
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Kerala IT companies tap into Danish ICT market
May 11th, 2011 - 4:07 pm ICT by IANS
Thiruvananthapuram, May 11 (IANS) Kerala IT companies have made inroads into Denmark's Information and Communication Technology (ICT) market as part of a strategy unveiled to help small and medium enterprises ... Read more...
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Close partnership with Japan on global environmental issues: Bansal
March 22nd, 2011 - 10:32 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Mar 22 (ANI): Union Minister of Science and Technology and Earth Sciences Pawan Kumar Bansal today said that India and Japan will have closer partnership with the Indian Science and ... Read more...
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EBTC inks pact with Bengal trade body
February 16th, 2011 - 7:59 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, Feb 16 (IANS) The European Business and Technology Centre (EBTC) Wednesday signed an agreement with a trade body in West Bengal to enhance collaboration opportunities between Europe and India with special ... Read more...
Posted in Business |
India, Finland to expand cooperation in energy: Farooq Abdullah
February 4th, 2011 - 10:23 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Feb 4 (ANI): Union Minister for New and Renewable Dr. Farooq Abdullah on Friday met Environment Minister of Finland Paula Lehtomaki and stressed on potential cooperation between both countries in ... Read more...
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Finnish ‘clean tech’ firms look for joint venture in India
February 3rd, 2011 - 6:54 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 3 (IANS) Several Finnish companies are keen to form joint ventures with Indian firms to expand their operations in the country and promote the use of clean technology, the ... Read more...
Posted in Environment |
Canada showcases trade, investment opportunities in Gujarat
January 17th, 2011 - 7:09 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Jan.17 (ANI): Canada was a partner country at the fifth edition of the biennial Vibrant Gujarat investors summit that was held last week in Gandhinagar, Gujarat.Canada fielded a strong ... Read more...
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Canada is partner country at Vibrant Gujarat conclave
January 10th, 2011 - 3:38 pm ICT by IANS
Gandhinagar, Jan 10 (IANS) The two-day Vibrant Gujarat global investors' conclave that starts here Wednesday will see a strong delegation from Canada, a partner country this year, especially in areas like automobile, ... Read more...
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India seeks clean coal technologies from South Africa
January 6th, 2011 - 2:42 pm ICT by IANS
Johannesburg, Jan 6 (IANS) Coal Minister Sriprakash Jaiswal has sought help from South Africa in the field of clean technologies like conversion of the mineral into oil, gasification and underground mining using ... Read more...
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India International Trade Fair 2010 begins in New Delhi
November 14th, 2010 - 8:24 pm ICT by ANI
By Pooja ShaliNew Delhi, Nov.14 (ANI): The India International Trade Fair (IITF) commenced here on Sunday at the Pragati Maidan.This year's IITF has specific focus on Energy-Technology and Eco-Technology as twin ... Read more...
Posted in Feature |
Finland offers India expertise in clean energy space (With Image)
October 27th, 2010 - 7:16 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 27 (IANS) Finland, one of the largest producers of renewable energy, has offered its expertise to India in the clean energy space and become New Delhi's partner in attracting ... Read more...
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Hindi Day celebrated in Stockholm
September 25th, 2010 - 4:42 pm ICT by IANS
Stockholm, Sep 25 (IANS) Hindi Day was celebrated with joy, enthusiasm and fervour at a well-attended function at the Ethnographic Museum here to promote cooperation and understanding between the people of India ... Read more...
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World class innovation park to be set up near Mumbai
September 16th, 2010 - 5:03 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Sep 16 (IANS) Over 25,000 scientific experts from around 100 countries will work at a state-of-the-art innovation park which will be set up near Mumbai, the state government announced Thursday.
The innovation ... Read more...
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GTECH to tap Scandinavian markets
August 13th, 2010 - 8:57 pm ICT by IANS
Thiruvananthapuram, Aug 13 (IANS) The Group of Technology Companies (GTECH) will help small and medium IT enterprises in Kerala identify new market opportunities for growth and expand their reach, especially in Scandinavian ... Read more...
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UN gathers Asia and Pacific countries to better rebound from global economic crisis
May 14th, 2010 - 12:13 am ICT by BNO News
UNITED NATIONS (BNO NEWS) – A United Nations (UN) meeting is gathering Asian and Pacific countries to coordinate strategies to fight the global economic crisis.The week-long annual session of the UN Economic ... Read more...
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Promoting sustainable energy in India
May 6th, 2010 - 9:24 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, May 6 (ANI): Timothy J Roemer, United States Ambassador to India on Thursday said that while climate challenges are urgent, there is also an opportunity for developing sustainable energy ... Read more...
Posted in National |
Mining, energy new areas of Indo-Australian cooperation
May 3rd, 2010 - 7:14 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 3 (IANS) Mining and infrastructure, agri-business, clean energy and water management are potential areas of cooperation between India and Australia, Australian Trade Minister Simon Crean said here Monday.
"Australia is ... Read more...
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South Korea seeks more industrial involvement in Gujarat
April 17th, 2010 - 1:08 am ICT by IANS
Gandhinagar, April 16 (IANS) South Korea is seeking major involvement in the small and medium industry sector in Gujarat and has plans to set up a world class innovation centre in the ... Read more...
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Belgium Prince to strengthen bilateral ties with India
March 22nd, 2010 - 2:56 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Mar 22 (ANI): Belgium Prince Philippe has arrived in India eyeing upon strengthening the bilateral ties between the two nations.Prince Philippe, who arrived here on Saturday along with Princess Mathilde ... Read more...
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India-China agreement on glaciology in two weeks: Ramesh
March 20th, 2010 - 9:18 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 20 (IANS) Environment Minister Jairam Ramesh Saturday said an agreement with China for glaciological studies would be finalised in two weeks.
Noting that China was "following" India's stand ... Read more...
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Coal India to hit capital markets in July
March 19th, 2010 - 7:03 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 19 (IANS) India's largest coal producer, Coal India Ltd (CIL), expects to hit the capital markets by July, company chairman Partha S. Bhattacharyya said here Friday.
The government, which holds ... Read more...
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Florida awards $10 million for solar energy project
February 16th, 2010 - 12:42 am ICT by BNO News
TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA (BNO NEWS) – The State of Florida awarded $10 million to the Florida Solar Energy Center for funding a solar energy project in schools and emergency shelters, Governor Charlie Crist ... Read more...
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Pranab Mukherjee optimistic about GDP growth
December 25th, 2009 - 1:17 pm ICT by ANI
Kolkata, Dec 25 (ANI): Union Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee has expressed optimism about the country's GDP growth for the year 2009-10.He said this while inaugurating the 23rd Industrial India Trade ... Read more...
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India will stick to its approach on climate change: Pranab
November 28th, 2009 - 5:25 pm ICT by IANS
Chandigarh, Nov 28 (IANS) Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee Saturday said India would stick to its approach while addressing the climate change issue in the run-up to the Copenhagen summit next month ... Read more...
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India, US at last getting to more deal making than deal breaking
November 23rd, 2009 - 7:53 am ICT by ANI
Washington, Nov. 23 (ANI): Even if it is only the climate change issue, it seems like Indo-US relations are making a paradigm shift from deal breaking to deal making.Sources said that ... Read more...
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