The global solar inverter market is set to contract for two consecutive years, declining by 2 per cent to 577 gigawatts AC (GWac) in 2025 and by a further 9 per cent to 523 GWac in 2026, according to consultancy group Wood Mackenzie’s latest market outlook for 2025. The downturn follows record shipments in 2024…
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The heads and deputy heads of the local bodies will be elected on December 26 and December 27, the State Election Commission said on Tuesday (December 16). The chairpersons and Mayors of municipalities and corporations, respectively, will be elected at 10.30 a.m. on December 26. Deputy chairpersons of municipalities and Deputy Mayors of Corporations will…
The rupee on Tuesday depreciated to another record low, by 23 paise against the US dollar, reaching 91.01 (provisional) . This decline was attributed to continuous foreign fund outflows, stalled India-US trade negotiations, and sustained US dollar purchases.The domestic currency initially dropped 36 paise to touch 91.14, its lowest point ever, before recovering slightly. Despite…
MEXICO CITY — A shop owner facing threats shutters the clothing store that had been in his family for generations. A leader of a citrus growers association is kidnapped and killed after refusing mob demands for a cut of profits. Enraged peasant farmers fed up with paying graft turn on cartel thugs in a bloody showdown. In…
Known largely as the sunshine Vitamin, Vitamin D does more than just ‘build bones’. Studies conducted over decades demonstrate that Vitamin D functions as a hormone, which controls cell behavior regarding sugar metabolism, fat processing, inflammation response and blood pressure regulation, beyond its traditional role in calcium absorption and bone strength maintenance. Research now shows…
Negotiations over a technology deal between the UK and US have stalled due to stumbling blocks in wider trade negotiations between the two sides. The Technology Prosperity Deal – which was billed as “historic” when it was unveiled during US President Donald Trump’s state visit in September – saw both countries pledge to co-operate in…
Urbanisation is rapidly changing landscapes, but little is known about its impact on smaller, less charismatic species such as frogs or toads. A new assessment in Bengaluru, looks at urbanisation’s impacts on frogs and toads. Researchers discuss the need to shift the focus from aesthetics to function while planning cities, and the need for…
Thousands of drivers could have speeding fines cancelled after a fault saw some cameras falsely triggered on English A roads and motorways. National Highways said it had found 2,650 wrongful speed camera activations since 2021 due to a delay between cameras and variable speed signs. Affected drivers will be contacted by police and be reimbursed…
Cameron Green (AFP Photo) NEW DELHI: Kolkata Knight Riders shattered records at the IPL players’ auction on Tuesday, shelling out a staggering Rs 25.20 crore to secure Australian all-rounder Cameron Green.The bid saw Green eclipse compatriot Mitchell Starc’s previous mark of Rs 24.75 crore, making him the most expensive overseas player in IPL auction history….