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Richa Sharma

Richa Sharma

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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...

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Indian airlines cut capacity as Air India, SpiceJet shrink seats

Why domestic, international airline capacity contracted 1.5% in August

by Richa Sharma |Aug 12, 2026

Indian carriers have cut down the capacity as part of their operational restructuring. Air India has said that it will resume some international sectors from September onwards

NPCIL is a Public Sector Enterprise under the administrative control of the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE), Government of India.

NPCIL seeks financial autonomy as India accelerates nuclear power push

by Richa Sharma |Aug 10, 2026

NPCIL has sought enhanced powers to its Board on the lines of Maharatna PSUs to expedite decision making eyeing 100GW nuclear power target by 2047.

Non-fossil sources now account for over 54% of the nation's total electricity generation capacity, which currently stands at roughly 552 GW. 

60% of 2030 target: India hits 300 GW clean energy milestone as solar capacity skyrockets 

by Richa Sharma |Aug 9, 2026

The record non-fossil capacity addition during 2025-26 was spearheaded by 44.6 GW of solar power and 6 GW of wind power. This capacity expansion has driven a parallel rise in output: renewable energy ...

Adani and Reliance chose the desert region for its vast land availability, faster regulatory clearances and proximity to ports like Mundra and Kandla for exports.

Adani, Reliance Kutch projects made companies beeline for renewable projects near Pak border   

by Richa Sharma |Aug 8, 2026

Ministry of Home Affairs has issued guidelines introducing a blanket ban on renewable energy projects within 1 km of the international border and security clearance for projects up to 50 km away.

Gebremariam is widely recognised as one of the most successful aviation chief executives.

Why did Tewolde Gebremariam choose Air India over Pakistan International Airlines?  

by Richa Sharma |Aug 6, 2026

PIA, Pakistan’s official carrier, was sold to a private company last year with a focus on a modernisation and transformation plan. Gebremariam was PIA’s first choice to lead the airline before Air Ind...

The mission will validate various technologies being developed for the first time, including the Vyommitra half-humanoid.

India’s first AI-powered half-humanoid Vyommitra gets ready for historic space flight

by Richa Sharma |Aug 5, 2026

ISRO’s robotic astronaut will fly aboard an uncrewed mission in the last quarter of 2026 to validate key technologies ahead of India’s human spaceflight programme.

India has termed the deal unfair and ineffective. It has called CBAM discriminatory, protectionist, and in violation of WTO principles and the 2015 Paris Agreement.

Will India’s steel exports be impacted due to CBAM?

by Richa Sharma |Aug 4, 2026

The economic impact of CBAM on India’s steel sector may be far less severe than importers and the Indian government have feared, according to a new report by thinktank Sandbag.

Walsh, with his vast experience in the aviation sector, must ensure that at the core IndiGo remains a low-cost, single-aisle carrier that is looking to expand its wings in international geographies.

 What’s on IndiGo CEO Willie Walsh’s table?

by Richa Sharma |Aug 3, 2026

Willie Walsh on Monday took over as IndiGo CEO with a focus on accelerating its global growth trajectory, driving operational excellence, and strengthening network and commercial strategy

Developed under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) landlord model, the project carries a total estimated investment of over ₹41,000 crore ($5 billion) across four development phases.

Why India’s Great Nicobar port faces fierce competition from Asian megaports

by Richa Sharma |Aug 2, 2026

Located at Galathea Bay in the Great Nicobar Islands, the proposed International Container Transhipment Port (ICTP) is designed as a mega transhipment facility situated just 40 nautical miles from the...

Unlike airlines based in Europe or the Gulf, Indian carriers continue to operate under significant airspace disadvantages. Flights to Europe are longer, consume more fuel and require additional crew resources.

BT Explainer: Air India back with its long-haul monopoly as IndiGo ends widebody operations

by Richa Sharma |Aug 1, 2026

A challenging operating environment triggered by the ongoing geopolitical tensions led IndiGo to conclude its long-haul operations.