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Biden Administration Launches Largest Rural Clean Energy Initiative Since the New Deal
WESTBY, WI, Sept. 5, 2024 – During a visit to Wisconsin today, President Joe Biden and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack will announce more than $7.3 billion in financing for rural electric cooperatives to build clean energy for rural communities across the country through the Empowering Rural America (New ERA) program. said a press release by USDA.…
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Business
Piyush Goyal Clarifies Government Stance on E-Commerce, Advocates Fair Competition
New Delhi: Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal, after initially criticising Amazon for its pricing strategies, clarified on Thursday that the government is not against e-commerce but is committed to ensuring fair competition between online and offline markets. Speaking to students at Atharva College in Mumbai, Goyal emphasized that while the government welcomes foreign direct investment (FDI) and technological advancements,…
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Chevron Invests $1 Billion to Launch R&D Hub ENGINE in Bengaluru, India
Chevron, a global leader in energy solutions, is investing $1 billion to establish a new research and development hub in Bengaluru, India. The Chevron Engineering and Innovation Excellence Center (ENGINE), set to be located near Bellandur, will be the company’s largest engineering and innovation facility in India. The ENGINE center will focus on recruiting around 600 specialized professionals by the…
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State News
Karnataka Chief Minister Greenlights Rs 17,835.9 Crore Investment Boost
On Friday, the 63rd State High-Level Clearance Committee (SHLCC), chaired by Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, granted approval to six new projects and endorsed eight additional investment proposals totaling Rs 17,835.9 crore. These initiatives have the potential to generate 27,000 jobs throughout the state, as per official statements. The SHLCC greenlit six new projects valued at Rs 8,220.05 crore, along with…
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Hubballi: MLA Tenginkai Pitches Tourism Boost with Ambitious Heliport Plan
Bengaluru: Hubballi Central MLA Mahesh Tenginkai championed the potential of Nrupatunga Betta as a major tourist destination during the assembly session on Monday. He raised a starred question, specifically thanking Tourism Minister HK Patil for initiating an action plan for a zipway at the Betta. While details regarding the zipway’s end point remain unclear, earlier discussions proposed a connection between…
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