Juba, July 3 (IANS) South Sudan is rapidly approaching a critical tipping point as humanitarian demands outpace the current international response, two United Nations (UN) agencies warned on Friday.The World Food Program and the Food and Agriculture Organisation jointly noted that a devastating mix of escalating local conflict, climate shocks, and a severely underfunded aid budget has pushed the nation into its gravest hunger crisis since independence, Xinhua news agency reported.Due to acutely …
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New Delhi, June 28 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi after the latter was conferred with the ‘Guardian of the Blue Horizon’, Seychelles’ highest distinction for leadership in environmental conservation and sustainable development.In a post on social media platform X, Union Minister Shah said: “New Horizons for India’s Glory. Congratulations to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on being conferred with the ‘Guardian of the Blue Horizon’, the highe…
Victoria, June 28 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been conferred the ‘Guardian of the Blue Horizon’, Seychelles’ highest distinction for leadership in environmental conservation and sustainable development. The award acknowledges PM Modi’s long-standing push for sustainable growth and his green vision.This is the latest in a series of global honours recognising PM Modi’s work on climate action, sustainable development, and green growth.In May, PM Modi was conferred the 2026 Agricola Me…
Saharanpur, May 22 (IANS) Padma Shri awardee farmer Seth Pal Singh hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi for receiving the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation’s (FAO) highest honour, the ‘Agricola Medal’ for 2026, calling it a matter of pride for the entire country and the farming community.Speaking to IANS, Seth Pal Singh said the recognition by the Food and Agriculture Organisation reflects the growing global stature of India’s agriculture sector under Prime Minister Modi’s leadersh…
Rome, May 20 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who was conferred the 2026 Agricola Medal, the highest honour of the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), on Wednesday dedicated the prestigious medal to the food providers of India.The medal was presented by FAO Director-General Qu Dongyu at the historic FAO Plenary Hall in recognition of PM Modi’s contribution to food security, agricultural development and farmer welfare, according to the organisation.”I accept the FAO’s ‘Agricola Med…
New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred the 2026 Agricola Medal, the highest honour of the Food and Agriculture Organisation, during a ceremony held at the FAO Headquarters in Rome on Wednesday.The medal was presented by FAO Director-General Qu Dongyu at the historic FAO Plenary Hall in recognition of Modi’s contribution to food security, agricultural development and farmer welfare, according to the organisation.Congratulating the Prime Minister, Qu Dongyu said the …
Rome, May 20 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi was accorded a ceremonial welcome in Rome on Wednesday as he held delegation-level talks with Italian counterpart Giorgia Meloni at Villa Pamphili, discussing expanding bilateral partnership between both countries and exchanging views on the current geopolitical issues. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and other officials were present during the meeting.Prior to the meeting, the two leaders warmly greete…
New Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) Artificial intelligence (AI) presents a significant opportunity for India, particularly if the country transitions from being largely an AI user to becoming a global AI creator, experts said on Monday. Speaking to IANS on the sideline of India AI Impact Summit 2026, they highlighted that developing AI-driven solutions with global relevance could not only strengthen India’s innovation ecosystem but also generate new employment opportunities.Ankush Sabharwal, Founder and…
New Delhi, Feb 12 (IANS) Pakistan’s food system is excessively reliant on cereals, sugar as well as fats and lacks healthy, nutritious and diverse foods, a new report has said, citing United Nations findings.The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) of the United Nations indicated deep structural imbalances in food availability that undermine nutrition, public health, and long-term development outcomes, according to a report by Dawn.”Significant gaps persist in the availability of fruits and v…