Narendra Modi
India eyes private investment to open 41 new coal mines
Prime Minister Modi says private coal mining will boost India’s energy security, despite expert warnings of stranded assets and indigenous rights violations
Coronavirus lockdown speeds India’s shift from coal to solar power
Renewable energy sources are proving resilient in the Covid-19 crisis, while analysts say coal power capacity could peak this decade
India: Paris climate talks problem-child or green leader?
ANALYSIS: Delhi has huge plans to invest in solar but it’s the country’s longstanding coal addiction that has climate experts worried
No renewables without coal, says Indian energy minister
NEWS: Fossil fuel is imperative to meet India’s development needs, Piyush Goyal insists at the opening of UN COP21 climate talks in Paris
UK, India agree £3.2bn low carbon deal ahead of Paris climate talks
NEWS: Cameron and Modi sign off trade package to boost India’s green economy, but doubts persist over UK’s domestic commitment to tackling climate change
Modi, Cameron to discuss climate change during UK visit
NEWS: India expecting technological cooperation from UK to combat climate change, says environment minister
Narendra Modi: Yoga can help the fight against climate change
NEWS: Prime minister says country is committed to climate challenge but will not be pressed on carbon cuts
The miseducation of Narendra Modi on climate change
COMMENT: Almost half of India’s population is under 20. Its young people deserve more than patronizing guff on climate change from Narendra Modi
India’s Modi snubs Ban Ki-moon climate summit
NEWS: Low odds of new prime minister attending key meeting, with claims it clashes with travel schedule
Whither India: Modi faces climate choice as 2015 deal nears
ANALYSIS: Reports Delhi government is slashing green safeguards raise concerns it is not bothered about cutting emissions
Kerry: Climate change is damaging India’s prosperity
NEWS: US secretary of state urges greater US-India cooperation on clean energy ahead of Delhi summit
India PM Modi targets “saffron” revolution for solar energy
NEWS: Government plan offers prospect of solar boost, but gas, coal and oil likely to remain part of long-term energy mix
Will India’s new PM Modi be a climate change champion?
ANALYSIS: If India’s new BJP leader puts India on the path of sustainable development, he could help save the planet