India has officially launched the Responsible Nations Index (RNI) at the Dr. Ambedkar International Centre, New Delhi, under the aegis of the World Intellectual Foundation (WIF). The index provides a comprehensive global framework to evaluate nations on parameters like ethical governance, social well-being, environmental stewardship, and global responsibility, moving beyond…
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28th Conference Boosts Parliamentary Cooperation
India successfully hosted the 28th Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth (CSPOC) in New Delhi from 14–16 January 2026. The event brought together 61 parliamentary leaders from 42 Commonwealth countries and four semi-autonomous parliaments, making it one of the largest editions in the forum’s history. The biennial…
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Andaman & Nicobar Biodiversity Key to India’s Security: Jitendra Singh
Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, Dr Jitendra Singh, has underlined the critical importance of biodiversity in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, describing it as central to India’s environmental stability, economic security, and long-term climate resilience. Speaking during his visit to the Andaman and Nicobar Regional…
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SC-NBWL 88th Meeting Chaired by Union Environment Minister
Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Shri Bhupender Yadav, chaired the 88th meeting of the Standing Committee of the National Board for Wildlife (SC-NBWL) in New Delhi on 19 January 2026. The meeting focused on evaluating proposals of public utility and strategic importance while reviewing policy and procedural…
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India Launches First Green Ammonia Project in Andhra Pradesh
India is set to enter the global clean energy export market with the launch of its first green ammonia project in Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh. Backed by a $10 billion investment, the project marks a major milestone in the nation’s energy transition and positions the state as a key hub for…
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PM Modi Shares Article on Assam’s 11-Year Transformation
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on Friday shared an article that draws attention to the significant transformation Assam has undergone over the last 11 years, particularly in the areas of peace, cultural revival and infrastructure development. The Prime Minister amplified the article through the official PMO India handle on social…
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Blue Economy Future: Andaman & Nicobar Islands
Sri Vijaya Puram (Port Blair): The Andaman & Nicobar Islands are set to emerge as a major hub of India’s Blue Economy, with the government placing strong emphasis on harnessing marine resources through science, technology and biotechnology, Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh said on Friday. The Union Minister of State…
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Ancient Tamil Nadu Lake Reveals 4,500-Year Climate Record
Kondagai Lake Unlocks 4,500-Year Climate History Researchers have uncovered one of the most detailed climate records from peninsular India beneath Kondagai Lake in Sivaganga, Tamil Nadu. This inland lake, located near the archaeological site of Keeladi, provides a rare window into past monsoon variability, ecosystem changes, and human adaptation over…
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India to Launch Responsible Nations Index on Jan 19
New Delhi: India is set to introduce a new global benchmark aimed at redefining how nations are evaluated on the world stage, shifting the focus from economic power to ethical and responsible governance. The Responsible Nations Index (RNI), an India-led initiative, will be formally launched on January 19, 2026, at…
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SECI Earns ‘Excellent’ MoU Rating for FY 2024–25
The Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited (SECI) has earned an “Excellent” rating for its performance under the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed with the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) for the financial year 2024–25. The top-tier rating underscores SECI’s strong institutional performance, sound governance practices, and effective…