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Wind, solar will be cheapest power source in G20 countries by 2030, says Greenpeace study
In about half of G20 nations, renewable energy is already cheaper or equal in price to electricity generated from coal or nuclear power plants, a study by Greenpeace says
2 min read8 Jul 2017Why nuclear power still makes sense for India
As a clean energy source, nuclear power is best suited to gradually replace coal for India's core energy demand
4 min read31 May 2017Should India Inc. bid for Westinghouse?
While Westinghouse Electric Co. is slated to build 6 nuclear reactors in India, several prominent voices have called for India not to enter into a contract with the bankrupt firm
4 min read8 May 2017Centre to set up nuclear plants in Uttarakhand, Punjab and Haryana
Minister says minister examining possibility of setting up nuclear power plants near Dehradun in Utarakhand, Patiala in Punjab and Bhiwani in Haryana
1 min read27 Sep 2016India won’t buy GE reactors lacking reference plant: DAE secretary
Sekhar Basu says the government won't buy GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy's reactor models that haven't been used in nuclear power plants before
2 min read29 Jun 2016How the nuclear deal thawed India-US relations
The India-US civil nuclear agreement injected warmth and vitality into an otherwise cold relationship
5 min read17 Jul 2015Unclear about nuclear?
45 years after the first nuclear power plant at Tarapur became operational, nuclear power still accounts for just about 3.5% of India's electricity supply
4 min read3 Nov 2014DAE team to visit US to explore funding options for projects
The officials are looking for funding for two nuclear power plantsin Mithi Virdhi in Gujarat and at Kovvada in Andhra Pradesh
1 min read17 Aug 2014UK to allow Chinese companies to invest in nuclear plants
George Osborne says initial investments are likely to be minority stakes and future stakes in new power stations can be majority holdings
2 min read17 Oct 2013India’s nuke plants safe, world-class: PM
India’s nuke plants safe, world-class: PM
2 min read24 Aug 2011Popular Topics
Budget
The Union Budget contains details about the estimated receipts and the expenditure of the government for a particular fiscal year. The Budget is allotted for the upcoming fiscal year, which runs from 1st April to 31st March of the next year. Here is a quick guide on how the Union Budget is prepared