The Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA) India–NCB Carbon Uptake Report was formally released during the 63rd Foundation Day celebrations of the National Council for Cement and Building Materials (NCB), marking an important milestone in India’s journey toward sustainable construction and climate accountability. The event also witnessed the inauguration of…
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Supreme Court Sets Aravalli Mining Boundaries
The Supreme Court of India, in its order dated November–December 2025, has approved scientifically robust definitions for Aravalli Hills and Ranges to regulate mining activities and protect ecology. This decision comes after a comprehensive report by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), based on inputs from multiple…
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NHAI Launches Red Marked Highway in Tiger Zone
As India accelerates the expansion of its national highway network, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) is reshaping the narrative of infrastructure development by placing safety, sustainability and conservation at the heart of road engineering. A pioneering initiative implemented on a forest and ghat section of a National Highway…
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Bold Vision Drove India’s Energy Transformation: Piyush Goyal
New Delhi: Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Shri Piyush Goyal on Monday said that India’s energy sector has undergone a historic transformation over the past 11 years, driven by bold vision, honest intent and relentless execution under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Addressing a media briefing in…
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Lakshadweep Opens New Investment Avenues in Fisheries Sector
The Union Territory of Lakshadweep marked a major milestone in its economic journey as the Department of Fisheries, Government of India, organised its first-ever Investors’ Meet to unlock the islands’ vast and untapped fisheries potential. Held on December 13, 2025, at Bangaram Island, the event showcased Lakshadweep as a promising…
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President Presents National Energy Conservation Awards 2025
New Delhi: President of India Smt Droupadi Murmu on Sunday underscored the critical role of behavioural change in achieving energy efficiency while presenting the National Energy Conservation Awards 2025 on the occasion of National Energy Conservation Day. The awards ceremony, held in the national capital, recognised outstanding contributions by industries,…
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NGT Chennai to Host Regional Environment Conference 2025
Chennai, December 5, 2025: The Southern Zone Bench of the National Green Tribunal (NGT) is set to host the Regional Conference on Environment – 2025 on December 6 and 7, bringing together judicial leaders, environmental experts and policymakers for a significant dialogue on the region’s environmental challenges. A Two-Day Platform…
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Modi at G20 Johannesburg: Six Proposals for Inclusive Growth
Johannesburg — Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday addressed the opening sessions of the G20 Leaders’ Summit hosted by South Africa, outlining six proposals aimed at reshaping development priorities and strengthening cooperation between the Global North and South. Speaking on the Summit’s first day, Mr. Modi called for fresh parameters…
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President Presents National Water Awards
New Delhi, 19 November 2025: President of India Smt. Droupadi Murmu presented the Sixth National Water Awards and the Jal Sanchay–Jan Bhagidari (JSJB) awards today, urging citizens, institutions and governments to jointly safeguard the country’s scarce water resources. Speaking at the ceremony, the President said effective water management requires participation…
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Centre Releases ₹444 Crore Grants for Odisha
The Union Government has released over ₹444 crore under the Fifteenth Finance Commission (XV FC) grants to strengthen Rural Local Bodies (RLBs) in Odisha during the financial year 2025–26. The move aims to enhance local governance, improve infrastructure, and ensure the delivery of essential services across the state’s rural areas….