Bhubaneswar, May 13 (IANS) Odisha Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati on Wednesday extended support to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal for “economic self-defence” to strengthen country’s economic stability and security. Extending wholehearted support to the Prime Minister’s appeal, the Governor said that economic resilience and self-reliance are essential for safeguarding the country’s long-term prosperity and strategic interests.He noted that conscious public participation and responsible cons…
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Mumbai, May 12 (IANS) The prestigious ‘Kimberley Process (KP) Intersessional Meeting 2026’ began here, with India as Chair, to deliberate on key issues related to the global trade in natural diamonds, a Commerce Ministry statement said on Tuesday.The meeting, being held from May 11-14, has brought together representatives from Kimberley Process Participants, Observers and industry stakeholders from across the world.Suchindra Misra, KP Chair 2026, stated that the Kimberley Process has played …
New Delhi, May 11 (IANS) Describing Yamuna’s restoration as a “civilisational priority”, Delhi Lieutenant Governor T.S. Sandhu said on Monday that the integration of technology, sustainability, and self-reliance will define the future of India’s urban landscape. Speaking at the National Technology Day event organised by Indraprastha Vigyan Bharati at the Vice Regal Lodge, University of Delhi, the Lieutenant Governor identified scientific research and intellectual confidence as the pri…
New Delhi, May 11 (IANS) The apex IT industry body Nasscom on Monday said technology companies across India are adopting prudent energy management measures and enabling remote or hybrid work arrangements wherever operationally feasible amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East.In a statement issued following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent appeal encouraging citizens and organisations to reduce fuel consumption and adopt work-from-home practices, Nasscom said the industry already operates…
New Delhi, May 11 (IANS) Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Bhupender Yadav said on Monday that India will host the First International Big Cat Summit, on June 1 and 2, in New Delhi, inviting the industry to play an active part in big cat conservation.The Minister was speaking at the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) conference on ‘Future of the Global Economy, Industry and Society, and the Vision for India@100’.Yadav said that IBCA is Prime Minister Narendra Mod…
New Delhi, May 11 (IANS) Portugal’s Secretary of State for Economy, Joao Rui Ferreira, said on Monday there is a huge opportunity for India and Portugal to strengthen economic relations that go beyond trade to creating complementarities across sectors such as manufacturing, renewable energy and startups.In an exclusive interaction with IANS, he said, “Over the last 10 years, we have made significant progress, with our trade relations growing considerably. However, if we look at the global fi…
New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) Vowing to clean the Yamuna River, Lieutenant Governor T.S. Sandhu on Friday identified sustainability, inclusion, culture, innovation, economic growth and compassion as the five essential pillars of Delhi’s future development. Speaking at a felicitation programme organised at JNU’s School of International Studies (SIS), of which he is an alumnus, the Lieutenant Governor underlined that governance should be responsive, accessible and humane.Sandhu identified air pollut…
New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) African nations which possess over 30 per cent of global reserves of critical minerals such as copper, lithium, nickel and graphite are increasingly looking for partnerships with other countries that are not merely focused on extraction but also allow for technology transfer, local value addition, workforce development and environmental accountability, according to an article in One World Outlook.“In this shifting landscape, India’s emerging approach offers a notable …
New Delhi, April 30 (IANS) Adani Group-backed Jaipur International Airport has achieved water-positive status, becoming the first airport in Rajasthan and among the few in India to reach this milestone, according to officials.The certification has been awarded by global consulting firm Bureau Veritas after a detailed assessment of the airport’s water management systems and sustainability practices.As a water-positive airport, Jaipur International Airport conserves more water than it consumes t…
Kochi, April 28 (IANS) The ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) has called for making traceability mandatory in the fishmeal and fish oil sector, as rising demand raises concerns over sustainability and unregulated sourcing.The demand emerged at a stakeholder consultation convened by the CMFRI, where marine scientists, industry representatives and policymakers stressed that end-to-end traceability from harvest to processing to final consumption is critical to curb Illegal, Un…