sustainable development

Union Minister of State for Environment, Forest, and Climate Change, Kirti Vardhan Singh, participated today in delegation-level talks and the signing of a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Environmental Cooperation in New Delhi. In a social media post, Mr. Singh stated that the renewal...

President Droupadi Murmu met with Finnish President Alexander Stubb at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi today. The President stated that Mr. Stubb's participation in the Raisina Dialogue is a source of pride for India. She expressed confidence that his insights on the current global situation...

Gandhinagar, March 5 – Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel released a book on Thursday that examines how cities can turn climate risks into opportunities for sustainable growth, amid growing concerns about the pace of urbanization and its environmental impact.The book, titled "Shaping...

New Delhi, March 5 President Droupadi Murmu said on Thursday that there are immense possibilities for deeper cooperation between India and Finland in various areas, including digital technology.In a meeting with her Finnish counterpart Alexander Stubb at the Rashtrapati Bhavan, President Murmu...

Dubai, March 4 The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) has signed a MoU with the Qatar-based Global Carbon Council (GCC) to establish India's first digital carbon marketplace for household and livelihood-based clean energy projects.TERI is a research institute in New Delhi that specializes...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated that India remains a beacon of hope for the world due to its strong economy. He said that as India emerges as a beacon of hope, rapid economic development has become essential for achieving the vision of "Viksit Bharat" (Developed India).Speaking in a...

New Delhi, March 2 Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) President Zou Jiayi visited the Delhi–Meerut Namo Bharat corridor on Monday and praised its strong focus on commuter comfort, inclusive design, and seamless multimodal integration.The visit began at the Sarai Kale Khan Namo Bharat...

New Delhi, March 2 Reducing non-carbon dioxide (CO2) pollutants, particularly short-lived climate pollutants such as methane, could put the brakes on rising temperatures, avoiding between 0.4 degrees Celsius and 0.6 degrees Celsius of warming by 2050, said Dr. Durwood Zaelke, co-founder of the...

New Delhi, March 2 – Calling IAS officers "custodians of governance standards," President Droupadi Murmu said on Monday that the spirit of "Nation First" should be their guiding compass for driving development outcomes for "Viksit Bharat@2047".Addressing Indian Administrative Service (IAS)...

New Delhi, March 2 Asserting that technology and innovation are transforming governance at an unprecedented speed, President Droupadi Murmu on Monday asked a group of newly-inducted IAS officers to fully embrace AI-driven solutions to simplify administrative systems besides ensuring more...

New Delhi, March 1 – Kuljeet Singh Chahal, Vice Chairman of the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC), led the "One Tree for Mother" plantation drive at Gandhi Sadan in the NDMC Housing Complex, Mandir Marg, on Sunday, with active participation from local residents, an official said.As...

Thiruvananthapuram, February 27 Kerala has secured a major incentive of ₹250 crore under the Scheme for Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment (SSASCI) 2025–26 for the Technocity-Technopark Phase 4 project.The incentive will provide fresh momentum to the state’s long-term vision...

Bhubaneswar, February 27 Odisha Chief Secretary Anu Garg said on Friday that growth must remain inclusive, environmentally sustainable, and institutionally robust to transform the state by 2036 and contribute to Viksit Bharat-2047.Garg was speaking at the inaugural session of the two-day...

Kolkata, February 27 The West Bengal government will introduce a range of contemporary and project-based subjects at the Higher Secondary level from the next academic session, an official said on Friday.The move is aimed at boosting student engagement and aligning learning with emerging...

New Delhi, February 27 State-owned NBCC (India) plans to redevelop the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) staff quarters in two colonies at an estimated cost of ₹775 crore.In a statement on Friday, NBCC said that it has signed two separate Memorandums of Understanding (MoU) with the DDA for the...

New Delhi, February 26 Fragmentation and unilateralism in climate change negotiations, and delays in meeting targets, have eroded confidence and weakened the world's ability to respond to global warming, according to Maldives Minister of State for Tourism and Environment, Muaviyath Mohmed."For...

Imphal, February 26 Manipur Chief Minister Y Khemchand Singh held a meeting with Union Minister Bhupathi Raju Srinivasa Varma on Thursday to discuss the state's prospects for industrial development.In a post on X, Singh said the Minister of State for Heavy Industries and Steel called on him at...

New Delhi, February 26 – The Chintan Research Foundation hosted an event titled "Empowered Women, Developed India" in the national capital, bringing together policymakers, diplomats, economists, and other experts to discuss the vital role of women in building a developed India by 2047.The...

New Delhi, February 26 Describing it as "historic in itself," Nepal's Minister for Forests and Environment, Madhav Prasad Chaulagain, expressed confidence on Thursday that the country would complete its ongoing electoral process smoothly and in a timely manner.Speaking at the World Sustainable...

New Delhi, February 26 Describing it as "historic in itself," Nepal's Minister for Forests and Environment, Madhav Prasad Chaulagain, expressed confidence on Thursday that the country would complete its ongoing electoral process smoothly and on time.Speaking at the World Sustainable...