Category: Energy Security

India’s Rajnath Singh Approves Solar Power Plant at Old Military Cantonment, Boosting Green Energy Initiatives

India’s Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has approved a 250-MW Solar Power Project at Sitapur, promoting renewable energy and enhancing energy security while utilizing 850 acres of vacant defence land.

Adani Signals Strong Interest in Nuclear Energy as India Modi Pushes New Policy for Private Players

The Adani Group is poised to enter India’s nuclear energy sector, conditional on the government’s establishment of a public-private partnership framework and resolution of liability concerns. Prime Minister Modi’s push for privatization aligns with the upcoming Atomic Energy Bill, aimed at modernizing India’s nuclear laws and attracting investment for clean energy goals.

Putin’s December Visit Signals Strategic Reset in India–Russia Partnership Amid Defence Delays and Geopolitical Shifts

Russian President Vladimir Putin’s visit to India on December 4-5, 2025, is significant amid shifting geopolitics and India’s strategic recalibration. The focus will be on defence cooperation, particularly concerning the S-400 air defence system. Both nations seek to adapt their partnership while addressing new challenges and pressures from the West.

India Cabinet Clears INR 7,280-Crore Push for Rare Earth Magnet Manufacturing to Boost EV, Defence, and Aerospace Supply Chains

On November 26, 2025, India approved a INR 7,280-crore scheme to establish an integrated manufacturing ecosystem for sintered Rare Earth Permanent Magnets (REPM). This initiative aims to enhance domestic production, reduce import reliance, and support the Atmanirbhar Bharat mission, aligning with India’s Net Zero 2070 commitments while creating skilled jobs and boosting advanced manufacturing.

Indian Army Signs INR 130.58 Crore Deal with JBM Auto for 113 Electric Buses to Drive Green Mobility Push

The Indian Army has signed a INR 130.58-crore contract with JBM Auto Limited for 113 electric buses and 43 fast chargers, marking a significant move towards sustainable mobility. This initiative, part of the Prime Minister’s e-Drive, will reduce fossil fuel reliance and support India’s ‘Net Zero’ goals, enhancing the Army’s logistic efficiency.

Lions, Shadows, and Silk Roads: How the Israel-Iran Clash Reshaped West Asia’s Strategic Chessboard

By N. C. Bipindra for CIHS The Middle East was thrust into a dramatic escalation of hostilities as Israel launched “Operation Rising Lion,” a comprehensive preemptive military campaign against Iranian targets, taking out military and nuclear facilities, on June 13, 2025. The operation, which included airstrikes, cyberattacks, and […]

India, Russia join hands to fund development of cutting edge technologies

By Amit Agnihotri New Delhi: Taking their bilateral cooperation in science and technology to a new level, India and Russia have decided to fund joint development of cutting edge technologies in areas like Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Pharmaceuticals, Renewable Energy, Aerospace, Alternative Technologies, Environment, New Materials, Bio-technology, Robotics […]