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Pralhad Joshi criticises MK Stalin's call for JAC meeting amid delimitation row

Hubballi, March 8: As the row over constituency delimitation intensified, Union Consumer Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi on Saturday questioned Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin's call for a Joint Action Committee (JAC) meeting on delimitation, alleging that Stalin's opposition was an attempt to "cover up" his "corruption and failure."

Karnataka's debt rose to Rs 8 lakh crore, says Union Minister; calls the Budget 'minority-oriented'

Bengaluru, March 8: Union Minister for Food, Public Distribution and Consumer Affairs, Pralhad Joshi, has criticised the state Budget presented by Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, stating that it has driven the state's debt close to Rs 8 lakh crore and is primarily focused on appeasing minorities.

Nitin Gadkari, Pralhad Joshi flag off first-ever trials of hydrogen-powered heavy-duty trucks from Tata Motors stable

New Delhi, March 4: In a development towards India's vision of achieving net-zero emissions by 2070, Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari, Union Minister of New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi flagged off the first-ever trials of hydrogen-powered heavy-duty trucks launched by Tata Motors in New Delhi on Tuesday, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways said in a release.

India to lead the world in green hydrogen: Union Minister Pralhad Joshi

New Delhi, March 4: India is striving to become a global leader in green hydrogen production and utilization, Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi said on Tuesday.

Tata Motors starts first hydrogen truck trials on Indian roads

New Delhi, March 4: Tata Motors, the country's largest commercial vehicle manufacturer, has launched the first-ever trials of hydrogen-powered heavy-duty trucks on Indian roads in line with the country's green campaign to fight climate change.

India's logistics and warehousing sector sees stupendous growth, emerging cities lead

New Delhi, March 3: India's logistics and warehousing sector is witnessing rapid evolution, powered by government policies, infrastructure enhancements, technological advancements, and the changing consumption patterns of its people.

Pralhad Joshi launches AI-powered solar manufacturing line at Goldi Solar's Surat plant

Surat, March 3: Pralhad Joshi, Union Minister of New and Renewable Energy, launched India's first AI-powered solar manufacturing line at Goldi Solar's newly built facility in Kosamba, Surat, Gujarat.

Government aims to cut logistics costs with National Logistics Policy, PM Gati Shakti initiatives: Pralhad Joshi

New Delhi, March 2: With the rapid expansion of e-commerce and the government's focus on infrastructure development, the warehousing and logistics sector is seen as a key driver of economic growth, said Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution & New and Renewable Energy, Pralhad Joshi, on the 69th Foundation Day of the Central Warehousing Corporation (CWC) in Delhi on Sunday, the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution said in a release on Sunday.

Govt eyeing global standards to cut logistics cost to 8 pc: Pralhad Joshi

New Delhi, March 2: With the rapid expansion of e-commerce and the government’s focus on infrastructure development, the warehousing and logistics sector is seen as a key driver of economic growth, Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Pralhad Joshi said on Sunday.

I do not own any land, home, or stocks in India: Sam Pitroda responds to media reports

New Delhi, February 27: Congress Overseas Chief Sam Pitroda on Thursday claimed that he does not own any land, home, or stocks in India and has never accepted a salary during his tenure with the Indian government, as he refuted recent media reports while also asserting that he has never paid or accepted a bribe in India or any other country in his 83 years of life.

Sam Pitroda indulged in anti-India activities, alleges Union Minister Pralhad Joshi

Hubballi, February 26: Reacting to Congress Overseas Chief Sam Pitroda's statement on China, Union Minister Pralhad Joshi on Wednesday alleged that the latter is also indulged in "anti-India activities."

Mobilising Finance is Key to Achieving 500 GW Renewable Energy by 2030: Pralhad Joshi

Mumbai, February 24: Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi on Monday said mobilising finance is the key to achieving India's target of 500 GW renewable energy by 2030.

India will need Rs 30 lakh crore to achieve 500GW of RE by 2030: Pralhad Joshi

Mumbai, Feb 24: India will need Rs 30 lakh crore (Rs 5 to 6 lakh crore annually) to achieve 500 GW of non fuel based energy (Renewable Energy) by 2030. This will be raised through multiple sources including public sector banks, financial institutions, international credit, equity funding, debt funding, corporate bonds and pension funds.

Union ministers Chouhan, Joshi to lead fresh round of talks with protesting farmers in Chandigarh today

Chandigarh, Feb 22: The next round of talks, the second in this month, with protesting farmers by government representatives led by Union ministers will be held in Chandigarh, the joint capital of Punjab and Haryana, on Saturday evening over their long-pending demands, including a legal guarantee on the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for crops.

Trump statement proves Leftists, Cong were working with foreign forces: Pralhad Joshi

Hubballi, Feb 21 : Union Minister for Food, Public Distribution, and Consumer Affairs, Pralhad Joshi, claimed on Friday that former US President Donald Trump’s remarks regarding election funding to India and the subsequent halting of this aid, prove that the Leftists and Congress were working with foreign forces to interfere in the nation’s election process.

Congress must come clean on foreign donation: Union Minister

Hubballi, Feb 20: Union Minister for Food, Public Distribution and Consumer Affairs Pralhad Joshi has demanded that the Congress party must respond to the statement made by the U.S. President, who revealed that a donation of $21 million was previously sent to bring a different government in India.

We have full confidence of Lokayukta justice: Pralhad Joshi after Lokayukta submits 8,000-page B Report

Bengaluru, February 21: After Karnataka Lokayukta SP Udesh submitted an interim 8,000-page B Report on Thursday in connection with the MUDA scam case, Union Minister Pralhad Joshi expressed his confidence in the Lokayukta justice.

K'taka Govt to provide full 10 kg free rice under Anna Bhagya; ends cash allowance from Feb

Bengaluru, Feb 19: Karnataka Minister for Food, K.H. Muniyappa, announced on Wednesday that the state government will begin providing from this month additional 5 kg of free rice promised by it under the pre-poll guarantee.

Pralhad Joshi takes holy dip at Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj

Prayagraj, Feb 18: Union Minister for Food, Public Distribution and Consumer Affairs Pralhad Joshi and his family took a dip at the Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj on Tuesday.

K'taka govt unwilling to procure rice from Centre, save Rs 2,280 crore annually: Union Minister

Hubballi: , Feb 17 (IANS) Union Minister for Food and Civil Supplies Pralhad Joshi has said the Centre was offering rice to Karnataka at a minimum price of Rs 22.50 per kilo, which would save the state Rs 2,280 crore annually, but the Congress-led government was unwilling to accept it.

Next meeting with farmers on February 22: Union Minister Pralhad Joshi

Chandigarh, February 15: Union Consumer Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi on Friday announced February 22 as the date for the next round of meetings with the farmer leaders.

Fifth round talks end; protesting farmers, Centre to meet again on Feb 22

Chandigarh, Feb 14: The fifth round of talks after a gap of almost a year, between protesting farmers -- mainly from Punjab and Haryana -- and the central team led by Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Pralhad Joshi, ended on Friday with both sides having agreed to meet again on February 22 amid the attendance of Shivraj Singh Chouhan.

Law & order collapsing in Karnataka: Pralhad Joshi

Bengaluru, Feb 11: Union Minister for Food, Public Distribution and Consumer Affairs Pralhad Joshi has strongly condemned the attack on police officers in Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's hometown Mysuru, calling it a shocking and unfortunate incident.

Union Minister promises Centre's full support for K'taka's growth

Bengaluru, Feb 11: Union Minister for Food, Public Distribution and Consumer Affairs Pralhad Joshi on Tuesday assured that the Central government will extend full support for Karnataka's growth and industrial development, underscoring that the state has the potential to emerge as the leader in industrial growth and GDP in the country.

India hits 100 GW solar power capacity milestone, local manufacturing surges

New Delhi, Feb 7: In a testament to the nation's commitment to a cleaner, greener future, India has achieved a historic milestone by surpassing 100 GW of installed solar power capacity, reinforcing its position as a global leader in renewable energy, the government said on Friday.

Enlightining for present generation: Union Minister Pralhad Joshi on PM Modi's speech in Rajya Sabha

New Delhi, February 6: Union Minister Pralhad Joshi on Thursday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's speech in the Rajya Sabha was "enlightening" since it informed the present generations about the history of Congress, which failed to take initiatives to make India a developed nation.

Assam generating 24 MW solar energy under PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana: CM Sarma

Guwahati, Feb 6: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Thursday that solar panels installed on the rooftops of households under the ambitious scheme of the Central government's PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana have been generating 24 MW of electricity across the state.

Central budget for K'taka railway nine times higher than UPA era: Union Minister

Bengaluru, Feb 5: Union Minister for Food, Public Distribution and Consumer Affairs Pralhad Joshi said on Wednesday that the BJP-led NDA government has allocated nine times more funds to Karnataka’s railway projects in the latest budget compared to the UPA era.

K'taka to receive 10 pc more tax allocation than last year: Union Minister

Bengaluru, Feb 4: The Union government has allocated 10 per cent more tax funds to Karnataka compared to last year, Union Minister for Food, Public Distribution and Consumer Affairs Pralhad Joshi announced.

An inspirational Budget for India's goal to become 3rd largest economy: Pralhad Joshi

New Delhi/Bengaluru, Feb 1: Union Minister for Food and Civil Supplies Pralhad Joshi on Saturday described the Union Budget 2025 as highly inspiring for India's goal to become the third-largest economy in the world.

Budget will be pro-poor, pro-middle class: Union Minister Pralhad Joshi

New Delhi, February 1: Union Minister Pralhad Joshi has said that the Union Budget 2025-26 will be pro-people, pro-poor, pro-middle class budget as it has been since "economy of this country started being taken care of under the leadership of PM Narendra Modi."

PM-Surya Ghar crosses 8.5 lakh solar rooftop units as India targets 1,800 GW green energy by 2047

New Delhi, Jan 31: PM-Surya Ghar, India's flagship solar initiative, has crossed 8.5 lakh rooftop installations, marking significant progress towards the goal of powering 10 million households with solar energy, according to Minister of New and Renewable Energy, Pralhad Joshi.

PM Surya Ghar scheme to empower citizens to become energy producers: Pralhad Joshi

New Delhi, Jan 25: The PM Surya Ghar-Muft Bijli Yojana aims to empower people by making citizens energy-producers as well as enabling them to earn extra income by selling electricity to discoms, Union Minister of New and Renewable Energy, Pralhad Joshi, said on Saturday.

MNRE tableau to showcase India's evolving renewable energy landscape at R-Day parade

New Delhi, January 24: The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) will unveil a captivating tableau at the Republic Day parade at Kartavya Path. This vibrant display will offer a glimpse into India's evolving energy landscape, highlighting its groundbreaking strides in renewable energy, a release said on Friday.

Centre sends notice to Ola, Uber over different pricing for iPhone, Android commuters

New Delhi, Jan 23: Leading taxi aggregators Ola and Uber have been served notices by the Department of Consumer Affairs over differential pricing for the Android and iPhone commuters, seeking responses from the online cab-hailing platforms, Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Pralhad Joshi, said on Thursday.

Union Minister Pralhad Joshi says notice issued to Ola, Uber for showing differential pricing

New Delhi, January 23: Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Pralhad Joshi, announced on Thursday that the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has issued notices to major cab aggregators, Ola and Uber, over alleged differential pricing based on the type of smartphone being used by consumers.

India's renewable energy capacity sees 15.84 per cent growth, reaches 209.44 GW by December 2024

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