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richa sharma
Richa Sharma

Richa Sharma

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richa.sharma2@aajtak.com

A journalist with over two decades of reporting experience in infrastructure, environment, policy, and politics. My media journey took me to various newsrooms — wire services, newspapers, and digital platforms — covering the intersection of different sectors in India's sustainable growth story. Covering India's infrastructure boom as it walks towards becoming a developed economy by 2047, with Highways, Aviation, Railways and Power sector being key building blocks in this growth story. Closely tracking the net-zero ...

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SHANTI Bill paves way for private participation in nuclear sector

SHANTI Bill: Cost and tariff key for private sector investment in nuclear energy

by Richa Sharma |Dec 17, 2025

The bill allows private players entry into the nuclear sector and addresses concerns about the liability clause

When China’s coal demand stops growing, the world’s coal market stops growing with it

Renewable energy surge brings down goal demand growth rate by 50%, finds IEA analysis

by Richa Sharma |Dec 17, 2025

China, responsible for more than 50% of global coal demand, has seen significantly decline in demand. India has seen coal growth but offset by decline in coal demand in the EU and US.

India’s steep adaptation bill stems largely from the sheer number of people at risk.

India faces over $200 billion yearly climate protection bill at 2°C warming: McKinsey

by Richa Sharma |Dec 14, 2025

India currently spends about $15 billion a year to defend against extreme weather, yet that spending is about 13% of what’s needed to protect all of the people.

SpiceJet gears up to take-off as IndiGo cuts down on some flights

IndiGo’s loss is SpiceJet’s gain: Airline is expected to gain momentum, target high-demand routes

by Richa Sharma |Dec 10, 2025

IndiGo flight cancellations: SpiceJet plans to introduce up to 100 additional daily flights during the current winter schedule, subject to regulatory approvals.

IndiGo noted that it had been in discussions with the DGCA over challenges related to implementing FDTL Phase II, and had been seeking variations, exemptions, or extensions.

IndiGo submits reply to DGCA on flight cancellations. Here's what the airline said

by Richa Sharma |Dec 8, 2025

In terms of passenger care, IndiGo claimed it issued timely notifications and provided meals, refreshments, hotel accommodations, and local transport in line with DGCA Civil Aviation Requirements (CAR...

IndiGo’s pilot strength addition in FY25 was 418, taking the total to 5,456 pilots against 631 in FY24, with a total pilot strength of 5,038, as per IndiGo’s official data

Big expansion, small team: IndiGo expanded by 200 flights a day but hired only 418 pilots

by Richa Sharma |Dec 8, 2025

IndiGo added 200 daily flights this year, but it added just 418 pilots to its roster in FY25, the lowest increase since FY20

Major airports across the country are witnessing extensive delays and operational disruptions, causing uncertainty and confusion for passengers.

Explained: Will IndiGo get a relaxation of pilot duty norms?

by Richa Sharma |Dec 5, 2025

As hundreds of IndiGo flights stand cancelled due to unavailability of pilots and crew following implementation of new pilot duty norms known as FDTL (Flight Duty Time Limitations), the airline is ex...

Trouble has been brewing since November 1, 2025, as a total of 1,232 IndiGo flights were cancelled during the month, with almost 60% owing to the crew shortage.

IndiGo’s on-time performance drops 19.7% amid crew shortage

by Richa Sharma |Dec 4, 2025

Passengers stranded at several airports on Thursday as several of IndiGo flights remain cancelled due to pilot, crew shortage 

India has set a target of 100GW nuclear power by 2070

Small Modular Reactors: Russia can be India's best bet

by Richa Sharma |Dec 3, 2025

India has a target of 100GW of nuclear power by 2070 from present 8GW. Small modular reactors will play an important role, a technology where Russia is looking at mass production for export

IIM Indore ranked 5th in BT-MDRA India's Best B-Schools annual rankings.

With international collaborations and dynamic courses, IIM Indore is staying ahead of the curve

by Richa Sharma |Dec 2, 2025

IIM Indore has retained its fifth position with continued focus on placements, international collaborations, and dynamic courses.