sustainable development

Gandhinagar, April 10 – Gujarat plans to develop 8-10 high-tech nurseries across districts and expand mangrove and grassland cover as part of a broader effort to increase green cover, officials said at the conclusion of a two-day Forest Department "Chintan Shibir" (brainstorming session) held in...

The Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) India Region Zone VII Conference concluded in Goa today. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla called for greater representation of women in legislative bodies and emphasized the importance of youth participation in strengthening democracy. He stated that...

Itanagar, April 10 Arunachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein said on Friday that the Shyaro micro hydroelectric project in the Tawang district will significantly strengthen local power generation, reduce dependence on external electricity sources, and ensure a more stable power supply...

Aizawl, April 9, 2026: The Kawrthah North Village Council (LGD Code: 264555), Mizoram, has been awarded the prestigious Deen Dayal Upadhyay Panchayat Samata Vikas Award 2025, under the theme "Clean & Green Panchayat," achieving the top rank at the national level.This award recognizes the...

April 10, New Delhi – External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met with Mauritius Prime Minister Dr. Ramgoolam and conveyed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s best wishes.He highlighted significant progress in bilateral relations over the past year, covering areas such as development, health...

Gangtok, April 9 The ruling Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) and its ally BJP launched a joint campaign on Thursday for the upcoming local body elections in the Himalayan state.Elections have been announced for all 63 wards in nine local bodies in Sikkim, including 21 under the Gangtok Municipal...

Minister of Power Manohar Lal met with Bhutan's Prime Minister, Tshering Tobgay, during his 4-day visit to Bhutan. During the meeting, the two leaders reaffirmed their shared commitment to advancing cooperation in clean energy and sustainable development.In another meeting, the Minister also...

New Delhi, April 9 – India and Bhutan signed the tariff protocol for the Punatsangchhu-II Hydroelectric Project on Wednesday, and the methodology for reactive energy accounting of the reactive power exchange, according to the Ministry of Power.The two agreements were signed at a meeting...

Gangtok, April 9 Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang met with Union DoNER and Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia in New Delhi on Thursday and discussed key development projects in the Himalayan state.In a social media post, the CM stated that he had a meaningful discussion with...

Itanagar, April 9 Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu said on Thursday that the upgraded Kitpi Mini Hydel Project in Tawang will ensure a more reliable electricity supply for the region while reducing dependence on other power sources, as he dedicated the re-rated project to the people...

United Nations, April 9: India has won all four elections to the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) bodies, with former senior diplomat Preeti Saran re-elected to the Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (CESCR).United Nations, April 9 India has won all four elections to the...

United Nations, April 9 India has been elected to various subsidiary bodies at the UN Economic and Social Council, one of the six main organs of the United Nations.The Permanent Mission of India to the UN announced on Wednesday that India has been elected by acclamation to the United Nations...

New Delhi, April 8 India has withdrawn its offer to host the United Nations annual Conference of the Parties (COP33) in 2028, sources said on Wednesday.During his address at COP28 in Dubai in 2023, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had proposed India as the host country for COP33. Typically, the...

Mumbai, April 8 – Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis instructed the administration on Wednesday to focus on the speedy and effective implementation of the vision document for Viksat Maharashtra 2047, so that the state can transcend being merely a large economy and become a leader in per capita...

Agra, April 8 – In a major push towards balanced regional development and urban expansion, the Uttar Pradesh government unveiled an ambitious plan on Wednesday to transform Agra into a modern, culturally rich urban center through the "Greater Agra" project.Inspired by the Greater Noida model...

Mumbai, April 8 Superb Realty announced on Wednesday that it has partnered with deep-tech firm Praan to deploy AI-powered air purifier systems across over 1 million sq ft of real estate projects in Mumbai.The rollout will begin at Superb Altura, the company's commercial development, and will...

New Delhi, April 7 External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar welcomed the opening of the High Commission of St Kitts and Nevis in India on Tuesday, highlighting that this resident presence will prove invaluable in strengthening bilateral ties.At the opening ceremony of the High Commission...

New Delhi, April 7 – India sent a consignment of 250 metric tonnes of food grains to Seychelles on Tuesday, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced, adding that New Delhi will also provide further assistance to the country as part of its USD 175 million Special Economic Package."A...

New Delhi, April 7 Environmental solutions firm EcoEx announced on Tuesday that it has signed an initial agreement with IIT, Goa, to pursue sustainable development goals.The partnership aims to combine EcoEx’s expertise in environmental services and digital compliance solutions with IIT Goa’s...

New Delhi, April 6 Research and applied sciences will be central to developing sustainable solutions for India's energy security, green chemistry, and broader environmental challenges, CSIR Director General N Kalaiselvi said on Monday.Addressing the inaugural session of an international...