Priyanka Tanwer

Journalist | Formerly at @EntrepreneurIND @TheDailyPioneer @ANI @1stIndiaNews

[Sanjay Maurya @MeSanjayy]

HT Exclusive: Coempt gave #CBSE cyber certificates that were expired, tied to other client

Coempt submitted two security certificates to satisfy August 2025 OSM tender’s cybersecurity requirements

@VinayakD and I report details of certificates--

https://t.co/YskDi3cyph

[Sanjay Maurya @MeSanjayy]

HT Exclusive: CBSE drops Coempt's portal for re-evaluation over ‘security concerns.’ Will use its own portal

I report how CBSE is preparing for re-evaluation on its own portal instead of OnMark platform of Coempt.

Full details--
https://t.co/Wqewlcz4Ym

[Jacob B @jacob__wick]

The story of how 20-odd strong force of Mahabalipuram sculptors chiselled out 12 deity statues in 16 years to set up a meditative park in County Wicklow, Ireland.

[Jacob B @jacob__wick]

"Beyond Hormuz" was the catchphrase that should have dominated headlines from the time disruptions brewed in West Asia.

A look at an article I did a couple of months ago on how diversification reshaped trade narrative:

https://t.co/vfDyEjr5kQ

[The Secretariat @Secretariat_in]

India’s groundwater crisis is no longer just about water — it’s now a climate, agriculture, and energy emergency.

Punjab and Haryana continue extracting groundwater at alarming rates, while crop diversification struggles to take off. Free electricity, solar-powered irrigation, heatwaves, and weak monsoons are pushing aquifers closer to collapse.

@tanwer06

#GroundwaterCrisis #WaterCrisis #IndiaWaterCrisis #Punjab #Haryana #ClimateChange #CropDiversification #Agriculture #WaterConservation #Groundwater #IndianFarmers #Monsoon #Sustainability #Environment #EnergyCrisis #FoodSecurity #JalShakti #ClimateEmergency #WaterManagement #India

https://t.co/v7yRZQLjnl

[The Secretariat @Secretariat_in]

India’s MSMEs are facing a new global challenge.

As freight costs rise due to the West Asia crisis, Indian exporters are now under pressure from the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). From textiles to auto components and steel, small businesses may struggle with higher compliance costs, green technology investments, and shrinking export competitiveness.

Can India turn this climate trade barrier into an opportunity for green growth and innovation?

@Tanwer06

#MSME #IndianEconomy #CBAM #CarbonTax #EU #Exports #ClimatePolicy #GreenEconomy #IndiaBusiness #Manufacturing #TradeWar #Sustainability #IndianMSME #CarbonCredits #GreenTechnology #Economy

https://t.co/6ciP2GsFTW

[Priyanka Tanwer @Tanwer06]

We might need an indigenous google, too. 🤔
#MakeInIndia

[The Secretariat @Secretariat_in]

India Pushes Ethanol Drive, But Ecosystem Gaps Remain
India is accelerating its ethanol ambitions, eyeing blends beyond E20 and even 100% ethanol to cut oil imports and boost energy security. But gaps in vehicle compatibility, fuel efficiency, infrastructure, and feedstock sustainability could slow the transition. As policy momentum builds, the real test lies in whether the auto and fuel ecosystem can keep pace with the ambition.

Story by @Tanwer06

#EthanolBlending #EnergySecurity #India #Biofuels #Sustainability #AutoIndustry #FuelEconomy #ClimateAction #EVvsEthanol #Policy #Explained #TSVideos

https://t.co/HftnRODZ4S

[Priyanka Tanwer @Tanwer06]

India’s fight against air pollution needs a strategic reset.
As Valerie Hickey highlights, shifting to airshed-level management can unlock better outcomes—cleaner air, stronger economies, and new jobs.

I report for @Secretariat_in https://t.co/ktAhrRkhac

[The Secretariat @Secretariat_in]

Clean Air Isn’t a City Problem — It’s a Regional One

India’s fight against air pollution needs a bigger lens. Experts suggest moving beyond city-by-city fixes to an airshed approach — tackling pollution across entire regions where air actually mixes.

Story by @Tanwer06

#CleanAir #AirPollution #Sustainability #ClimateAction #India #PublicHealth #GreenEconomy #Environment #AirQuality #EconomicGrowth #EarthDay #SustainableFuture

https://t.co/FjeGD1yZqw

[The Secretariat @Secretariat_in]

India’s power sector is at a turning point ⚡

With the Electricity (Amendment) Rules, 2026, the government is giving a major push to captive power—expanding the definition of users, easing compliance, and offering surcharge relief.

But this shift comes at a time when DISCOMs are still battling massive debt and structural inefficiencies. As captive power gains ground, the pressure on distribution companies could intensify, raising a critical question—can India balance industrial competitiveness with the financial health of its power ecosystem?

The future may not be a choice between captive and grid power, but a hybrid model where both co-exist.

Story by @tanwer06

#PowerSector #EnergyTransition #CaptivePower #DISCOMs #ElectricityReforms #IndiaEnergy #EnergySecurity #RenewableEnergy #PolicyShift #Infrastructure #PowerReforms #CleanEnergy #IndiaGrowth
https://t.co/AET4FupPM8

[The Secretariat @Secretariat_in]

India’s first wave of EVs will hit a major milestone by 2030 — but it’s not an expiry date. The real test will be battery health, resale value, and recycling as early electric vehicles age. What comes next could shape a smarter, circular future for India’s EV ecosystem.

Story by @tanwer06

#EVRevolution #IndiaEV #CircularEconomy #BatteryReuse #SustainableFuture #EVMarket #GreenEnergy #MobilityTrends #CleanMobility #TechForGood

@IndiaESA
@AdvisorsOstara
@OSMobility_IN

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[Priyanka Tanwer @Tanwer06]

@PredatorVolk First of all, it's not a cow. Anyway, it's an unacceptable and inhuman act for any animal. People should have some shame.

[The Secretariat @Secretariat_in]

India’s clean energy push isn’t being slowed by lack of technology or funding — it’s grid congestion, land shortages, and regulatory delays that are holding back progress.

With over 250 GW of renewable capacity installed, the real challenge now lies in expanding transmission networks, easing land constraints, and aligning policies to prevent stranded assets and curtailment.

Hard-to-abate sectors like steel, cement, shipping, and aviation have viable clean alternatives — but high costs remain a barrier. The next phase of India’s energy transition will depend less on ambition and more on delivery: stronger grids, smarter land use like AgriPV, and faster regulatory action.

Story by @Tanwer06

#CleanEnergy #EnergyTransition #NetZeroIndia #RenewableEnergy #PowerGrid #GreenHydrogen #AgriPV #ClimatePolicy #SustainableGrowth #IndiaEnergy

https://t.co/VDBCbG91rB

[Priyanka Tanwer @Tanwer06]

During an interview with Ita Kettleborough, Director, Energy Transitions Commission, UK
#WorldSustainableDevelopmentSummit #TERI #WSDS

[The Secretariat @Secretariat_in]

As AI reshapes the world, the real question is: who benefits?

At the India AI Impact Summit, Amitabh Kant emphasized that AI must be multilingual and built on local data to prevent widening inequality.

Story by: @Tanwer06

#IndiaAIImpactSummit #AIForGood #InclusiveAI #GlobalSouthLeadership #DigitalFuture #AIInnovation #TechAndPolicy #AITransformation

https://t.co/opYWcrMraB

[The Secretariat @Secretariat_in]

India’s MSMEs don’t suffer from a lack of policy intent or funding. They suffer from fragmentation.
Multiple schemes, multiple portals, overlapping eligibility rules, and siloed implementation have turned support into a maze. As India targets a $5 trillion economy, the real challenge is no longer announcing schemes but delivering outcomes. Convergence, not expansion, is the need of the hour.

Story by: @Tanwer06

#MSME #IndianEconomy #PolicyReforms #EaseOfDoingBusiness #MSMEConvergence #StartupIndia #MakeInIndia #EconomicGrowth #ExportReadiness #InclusiveGrowth

https://t.co/mQGf32EPeg

[The Secretariat @Secretariat_in]

Budget 2026: Rare Earth Corridors | Nirmala Sitharaman Budget Speech

Nirmala Sitharaman unveils a bold plan to support mineral‑rich states like Odisha, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu with dedicated corridors and three chemical parks. The goal: boost domestic production, cut import dependency, and power India’s next phase of industrial growth.

#budget2026 #ChemicalParks #IndiaEconomy #industrialgrowth #viksitbharat #domesticproduction #ImportReduction #chemicalindustry #ManufacturingBoost #industrialpolicy #odisha #kerala #andhrapradesh #tamilnadu #ReformLedGrowth #ChemicalCorridors #indiabudget #economicdevelopment #IndustrialReform #indiarising

[The Secretariat @Secretariat_in]

Budget 2026 gives India’s pharma and healthcare sector a major push. With ₹10,000 crore Biopharma SHAKTI, custom duty waivers on cancer and rare disease drugs, new medical hubs, stronger AYUSH systems, and large-scale skilling of caregivers, the focus is clear—affordable care, innovation, and self-reliance in healthcare.

story by: @tanwer06

#Budget2026 #HealthcareBudget #PharmaBoost #BiopharmaSHAKTI #CancerCare #RareDiseases #MakeInIndia #HealthForAll #MedicalInnovation #SkilledHealthcare

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[The Secretariat @Secretariat_in]

Gujarat is charging ahead on its renewable energy journey
At the RE Conclave–Gujarat 2026, Deputy CM Harsh Sanghavi reaffirmed the State Government’s full support for investments in renewable energy, aiming for a massive 100 GW capacity by 2030. From rooftop solar to green hydrogen, Gujarat continues to lead India’s clean energy transition, offering a safe and growth-driven ecosystem for investors and industry leaders.

@sanghaviharsh
@ikaushikvekaria
@irushikeshpatel

#REConclave #Gujarat2026 #RenewableEnergy #CleanEnergyIndia #GreenFuture #SolarEnergy #WindEnergy #GreenHydrogen #EnergyTransition #SustainableDevelopment #InvestInGujarat #AtmanirbharBharat #ClimateAction

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