The United Arab Emirates is intensifying efforts to combat water scarcity through cloud seeding, a technique in which aircraft deposit salt particles into clouds to increase rainfall. When dark clouds gather over the desert mountains, pilots take off in specially equipped planes, aiming to transform vapour into vital rain. The effort, which costs millions every year, is part of the UAE's larger climate adaptation strategy. The technology, which uses potassium chloride to stimulate droplet formation, seeks to supplement freshwater supplies in a country that receives less than 100 millimetre
A delegation from the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) visited Mauritius for three days, marking another milestone in the two countries' developing space technology and research collaboration. The visit was part of the ongoing India-Mauritius Joint Satellite Initiative, which aims to strengthen bilateral collaboration in satellite development and related applications. During the visit, ISRO personnel held thorough technical discussions with the Mauritius Research and Innovation Council (MRIC) and attended the 4th Joint Working Group meeting. A half-day collaborative workshop on th
Electric and hybrid vehicle sales in Australia are climbing to record highs, indicating a substantial shift in the country's automotive market. According to the Australian Automobile Association's most recent quarterly data, internal combustion engine vehicles have fallen below 70% of total market share for the first time. Electric vehicles accounted for 9.7% of all new car sales in the three months to September, the highest proportion ever recorded. A total of 29,298 battery-electric vehicles were sold, slightly up from the previous quarter's record. Hybrid and plug-in hybrid vehicles als
According to Vahan data, India's electric vehicle (EV) market continues to shatter records in October 2025, with total sales hitting 2,34,274 units, a 7% increase over the same month last year. This surpasses the previous peak of 2,19,722 units set in October 2024, indicating a new milestone in the country's expanding EV sector. Despite internal combustion vehicles becoming less expensive under GST 2.0, and EVs still incurring a 5% GST, the trend for electric mobility remained strong, with over 7,500 daily sales throughout the month. All segments contributed to the surge, with two- and
Millions of Australians will soon benefit from free electricity as the country's solar boom alters its energy environment. The government has announced that from July 2026, homes in New South Wales, South Australia, and parts of Queensland will receive up to three hours of free electricity each day through the new Solar Sharer plan. This initiative reflects years of rapid rooftop solar adoption. Solar installation costs in Australia have fallen to roughly one-third of those in the United States, prompting more than one in every three houses to adopt solar. Energy Minister Chris Bowen state
Singaporean businesses are showing strong interest in India's tremendous growth story, particularly in green energy, semiconductors, and sustainable infrastructure. Executives at the Singapore International Energy Week (SIEW), which took place from October 27 to 31, emphasised the importance of innovation and global competitiveness in responding to emerging challenges. Among the interested players is SP Group, one of Asia Pacific's biggest utility companies, which operates the world's largest underground district cooling network. The company is expanding throughout Asia with solar, energy
Karnataka is accelerating its electric mobility drive, with the Energy Department announcing the installation of 70 additional EV charging stations across national and state highways. The project, to be carried out by Bangalore Electricity Supply Company (Bescom), will make intercity travel in electric vehicles more practical and sustainable. Charging stations will be set up along the Bengaluru-Belagavi National Highway (NH-48) and at many toll plazas, ensuring seamless connection between major cities and industrial areas. Bescom Managing Director Shivashankar N. stated that the measure wo
India's steel sector is on the brink of transformation as hydrogen emerges as a cleaner alternative to natural gas, with the potential to reshape the country's decarbonisation efforts over the next decade. Union Steel Secretary Sandeep Poundrik stated at the CII Steel Summit 2025 that lowering hydrogen prices may make the "DRI plus Hydrogen" approach vital to India's green steel goals. He emphasised the steel sector's importance to India's sustainable growth and highlighted emerging prospects in the defence, space, power, and automotive industries, which are driving demand for advanced ste
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has announced an ambitious plan to complete seven major space missions by March 2026, including the much-anticipated uncrewed test flight under the Gaganyaan project. Following the successful launch of India's heaviest satellite CMS-03 atop the LVM3-M5 rocket from Sriharikota, ISRO Chairman V. Narayanan said that preparations for the next series of flights are well underway. The Bengaluru-based organisation is presently integrating hardware for the first Gaganyaan test flight, known as the G1 Mission, which is scheduled to take place before the
ISRO created history when its powerful 'Bahubali' rocket, LVM3-M5, successfully launched the country's heaviest communication satellite, CMS-03, into a precise geosynchronous transfer orbit from Sriharikota. The satellite, weighing 4,410 kg, is a significant step towards India's self-reliance in space technology. ISRO Chairman V. Narayanan welcomed the launch as another proud moment for the nation, citing LVM3's previous achievement with Chandrayaan-3. He stated that the trip was difficult due to adverse weather, but the scientists' determination achieved a successful flight. CMS-03, a mul