Rio de Janeiro, Brazil: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the G20 Summit session on Sustainable Development and Energy Transition, emphasizing India’s commitment to fostering sustainability and energy efficiency. Reflecting on the achievements of the New Delhi G20 Summit, the Prime Minister highlighted the group’s collective resolve to triple global renewable energy capacity and double the…
Visakhapatnam: The Department of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare (DA&FW) conducted a regional conference on 18th and 19th November 2024 in Visakhapatnam to review the progress of various agricultural schemes implemented by Southern States and Union Territories. The conference brought together key officials, including Dr. Devesh Chaturvedi, Secretary, DA&FW, along with representatives from the states of…
New Delhi: India’s coal imports by non-regulated sectors (NRS) and domestic coal-based thermal power plants (for blending) saw a significant decline during April to September 2024, reflecting increased reliance on domestic coal. Imports by NRS fell by 9.83%, dropping to 63.28 million tons (MT) from 70.18 MT in the same period last year, while imports…
New Delhi: In a celebration of young sporting talent, Union Minister of State for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (Independent Charge) and Minister of State for Education, Jayant Chaudhary, engaged with young athletes and para-athletes from Kendriya Vidyalayas (KV) and Navodaya Vidyalayas (NV) who have excelled at national and international levels. The event featured India’s first…
New Delhi: In a significant step toward sustainable water management, the Hon’ble Minister of Jal Shakti, C.R. Paatil, digitally launched the newly developed “Bhu-Neer” portal during the concluding ceremony of India Water Week 2024 on September 19. This advanced platform, developed by the Central Ground Water Authority (CGWA) in collaboration with the National Informatics Centre…
New Delhi: Sushri Shobha Karandlaje, Minister of State for Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME), visited the MSME Pavilion at the 43rd India International Trade Fair (IITF) in New Delhi today, emphasizing the Ministry’s commitment to sustainable growth and artisan empowerment. Accompanied by senior officials from the Ministry and its affiliated organizations, the Minister explored…
New Delhi: The Solar Energy Corporation of India Ltd (SECI), under the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Germany-based H2Global Stiftung to foster collaboration and knowledge exchange in advancing green hydrogen initiatives. This partnership is poised to strengthen India’s position as a key player in the global…
Bengaluru: Scientists at the Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR) have unveiled a groundbreaking diagnostic platform for precise detection of HIV, promising significant improvements in reliability and reduction of false positives. The innovative technology, termed GQ Topology-Targeted Reliable Conformational Polymorphism (GQ-RCP), focuses on detecting a unique DNA structure known as G-Quadruplex (GQ), a…
Midnapore: A new microbe has been identified as the culprit behind a mysterious disease plaguing sesame fields in the Midnapore region, posing a significant challenge to farmers cultivating the “Queen of Oil.” Sesame, one of the oldest oilseed crops, holds historical and medicinal significance. Revered for its heart-healthy antioxidants, the crop’s benefits have remained underutilized…
Ropar: The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Ropar recently wrapped up a specialized Certification Program on ‘Advances in Water Management’, designed exclusively for employees of the Trident Group, a global leader in textiles and home products. The intensive five-day program, conducted on the IIT Ropar campus, focused on cutting-edge techniques in sustainable water treatment tailored…
