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New Delhi: Waaree Renewable Technologies on Monday said it has received a Rs 90-crore solar power project to be developed on a turnkey basis. The project is scheduled to be completed in ongoing financial year 2024-25, Waaree Renewable Technologies Ltd (WAAREERTL) said in an exchange filing. «WAAREERTL has received a Letter of Award (LOA) for the execution of Engineering, Procurement and Construction works for solar power project of 30 MW DC capacity on turnkey basis,» it said. The order values Rs 90.29 crore excluding taxes, it added.

Tecnimont, together with sustainable technology solutions arm Nextchem, has been awarded an engineering design study (first phase of the front-end engineering design) for a green ammonia plant to be located in India. The contract was awarded by Sembcorp Green Hydrogen India. Tecnimont secured the contract through its Indian subsidiary Tecnimont Pvt Ltd (TCMPL). The study will leverage Nextchem’s digital tool ArcHy (Architecture of Hydrogen systems), to overcome the challenge of the intermittency of renewable power usage, resulting in capex and opex efficiency of the plant lifecycle, the company said in a statement.

United States has tweaked the International Entrepreneur Rule in a bid to attract more foreign entrepreneurs. Under the updated guidelines, foreign entrepreneurs can now potentially stay in the US for up to five years, contingent upon their venture's public benefit. Initially granted for two-and-a-half years, extensions may be granted based on criteria like funding milestones and job creation. The International Entrepreneur Rule (IER), administered by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), lets noncitizen entrepreneurs apply for authorized stay in the United States, known as «parole,» based on demonstrating significant public benefit through their business ventures. This allows them to work exclusively for their startup. Eligibility extends to the entrepreneur's spouse, but not their children, who may also be paroled.

MUMBAI : The controversy over Care Health Insurance Ltd’s award of hefty stock options to its chairperson Rashmi Saluja has taken a turn that may further delay the billionaire Burman family’s bid to take over the company’s parent entity, Religare Enterprises Ltd. In a move that may spark a fresh legal tussle, Care Health has argued against the insurance regulator’s powers over stock options granted to anyone in an Indian insurance company.

India vs Zimbabwe Live Score, 5th T20I: India sealed the series on July 13 after the Men in Blue, under Shubman Gill’s captaincy, defeated Zimbabwe by 10 wickets in the 4th T20I match. The southern African team, under Sikandar Raza’s leadership, will play for their pride in the final match of the tournament.On July 13, Zimbabwe scored 152/7 in 20 overs. India got to 156/0 in 15.2 overs.

government has named senior telecom department official Robert Jerard Ravi as chairman and managing director (CMD) of Bharat Sanchar Nigam (BSNL), along with Mahanagar Telephone Nigam (MTNL) and Bharat Broadband Network (BBNL) for a period of six months. According to an order issued by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet, the government has decided to not extend the tenure of Pravin Kumar Purwar, current CMD of BSNL beyond July 14. «Entrustment of additional charge of the post of CMD, BSNL along with CMD, MTNL and CMD, BBNL to Ravi A Robert Jerard, DDG (SRl), DoT for a period of six months w.e.f. July 15, 2024, till January 14, 2025, or until further orders, whichever is earlier,» the order said.

Also read: Understanding the emotional quotient of a home The process of deciding what sort of space I want is always an interesting exercise in mining my past. I’ve been cycling through all the spaces I’ve ever worked in, going as far back as the first office environment I ever experienced, which was my father’s when I was, maybe, 10 years old. He was part of the oil and gas industry in the Gulf region during its heydays, from the 1970s till he sold his businesses in 2015.

Circle has awarded $5,000 scholarships to 10 graduating Northern California high school seniors interested in learning about cryptocurrencies and blockchain.

Severance Season 2, sparking excitement among fans who have been eagerly awaiting updates. The 15-second clip is sparse in detail but contains a hidden message that has intrigued viewers. This brief promo is the first significant update since images of the second season were showcased at the Apple WWDC 2024 presentation.

electric vehicles, local production of advanced technology batteries and faster procurement of electric buses by public transport networks during the first hundred days in office. Top sources in the know told ET, the schemes being considered for approval include award of 10 GWh capacity under the PLI ACC (Production Linked Incentive Scheme for Advanced Chemistry Cells) to set up local units for making advanced batteries, a payment security mechanism for extending interest-free capital to automakers in case of default in payments by state-transport undertakings which will help facilitate widespread procurement and deployment of electric buses and the third chapter of the Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Electric Vehicles (FAME 3). All three schemes have been put up for inclusion in the 100-day agenda to accelerate the transition towards clean mobility solution to realise net zero objectives, a senior official aware of the development said, adding, the Prime Minister is scheduled to chair a meeting of secretaries from across ministries later this month to freeze the 100-day plan.

Tesla shareholders will appear in court on Monday to argue that an unprecedented request for more than $7 billion in attorneys' fees to be paid by the company is «outlandish,» the latest twist in a legal showdown over Musk's $56 billion pay package. The record fee request was made by investor Richard Tornetta on behalf of three law firms that represented him, including Bernstein Litowitz Berger & Grossmann. Tornetta owned nine shares of Tesla when he sued over Musk's pay package of stock options in 2018, a legal battle he ultimately won in January when the package was voided.

The Vampire Diaries universe might be expanding, as co-creator Julie Plec hints at a potential spin-off. Plec, who developed the widely popular supernatural teen drama with Kevin Williamson, has expressed a desire to explore the stories of Mystic Falls, hoping for approval from Warner Bros. Studios to bring her ideas to life. The show, based on L. J. Smith's book series, captivated a vast audience, especially on streaming platforms.

On 8 July, a Supreme Court bench will hear around 24 petitions challenging alleged irregularities in the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET-UG), an exam crucial for admission into undergraduate medical programmes. The verdict could affect approximately 2.4 million students. Mint takes detailed look at the situation: The NEET-UG, assessing students on physics, biology, and chemistry, was held on 5 May across 4,750 centres in 571 Indian cities and 14 international locations.

Mid-Day quoted Gavaskar as saying.Earlier, legendary cricketer Sachin was awarded with Bharat Ratna, which he won at the age of 40 in 2014."Dravid’s achievements have given joy across all party lines and across caste, creed, communities and brought untold happiness to the whole country. Surely, that deserves the highest accolade the country can give.

Boeing agreed to plead guilty to misleading air-safety regulators in the run-up to two deadly 737 MAX crashes, a stunning concession that would brand the world’s biggest aerospace company a felon. Boeing will formally acknowledge guilt and accept fresh punishment over its dealings with the Federal Aviation Administration before two 737 MAX crashes that killed 346 people, according to a late Sunday court filing. As part of a plea to one count of conspiracy to defraud the U.S., prosecutors have asked the company to pay a second $244 million criminal fine and spend $455 million over the next three years to improve its compliance and safety programs.

House of the Dragon, the epic American fantasy drama from creators George R.R. Martin and Ryan Condal, continues to captivate audiences with its deep dive into Westeros nearly two centuries before Game of Thrones. As Season 2 unfolds, anticipation mounts for Episode 4, promising more intrigue and drama.

Bad Boys 4" won't relieve Will Smith of his ten-year Oscar ban. This was mandated by the Academy Awards committee following Smith's widely publicized smack of Chris Rock at a live event. Three-time Oscar winner Paul N. J. Ottosson, who collaborated closely with Smith, favors the ban. While emphasizing forgiveness, Ottosson is adamant about carrying out the sentence, as per the reports of 'The US Mirror'. Ottosson thinks Smith could return in 2032 if he shows genuine remorse and continues to act honorably. Although he acknowledges Smith's professional accomplishments, he emphasizes the Academy's authority to impose sanctions for inappropriate conduct.

A Delaware judge is considering a massive and unprecedented fee request by lawyers who successfully argued that a massive and unprecedented pay package for Tesla CEO Elon Musk should be voided

Sri Lanka will hand over the loss-making Mattala International Airport in Hambantota to a joint India-Russia venture «during the next few weeks» to run, Minister of Aviation Nimal Siripala de Silva said here on Wednesday. The India-Russia joint venture was awarded the management of the Mattala International Airport in Hambantota in southern Sri Lanka in April. The USD 209 million facility was once dubbed the «world's emptiest airport» due to a lack of flights. «Action will be taken during the next few weeks to handover the loss-making Mattala International Airport to a joint India-Russia venture,» de Silva told reporters. Earlier, the Sri Lankan Cabinet, which met on January 9, approved the calling of Expression of Interest by prospective parties. Accordingly, five proposals were received, and the Cabinet-appointed consultative committee decided to award a management contract spanning 30 years to Shaurya Aeronautics (Pvt) Ltd of India and Airports of Regions Management Company of Russia.

S Jaishankar on Wednesday met his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov on the margins of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit and discussed preparations for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s scheduled visit to Moscow on July 8-9 including possibility of opening of two new Indian consulates in Russia. Currently besides the Indian Emabssy in Moscow, there are two Indian consulates— St Petersburg and Vladivostok. ET has learnt that India might open two more consulates in Russia and final announcement can be made at the annual summit next week. In their first meeting since December 2023, Jaishankar and Lavrov discussed aspects of the bilateral strategic partnership, including defence, energy, trade, investment and connectivity corridors. The two ministers also held preparatory talks for PM Modi’s upcoming visit, according to people familiar with the matter.

cricket, were bundled out for 102 in 19.5 overs. Raza, who scored 17 off 19 balls and took 3 wickets for 25 in his 4 overs, was awarded the Player of the Match.It is the same venue where India faced Zimbabwe in the first T20I cricket match and lost. The pitch was very helpful for spinners.