From Bharat to Belém: Delhi Declaration amplifies Global South’s urban voice ahead of COP30

October 10, 2025 3:05 PM

From Bharat to Belém: Delhi Declaration amplifies Global South’s urban voice ahead of COP30

The Delhi Declaration on Local Action for Global Climate Goals emerged as the central outcome of the first ARISE Cities Forum 2025, setting the tone for urban climate leadership at the upcoming COP30. Adopted in New Delhi on October 9, the declaration brings together cities and local governments from across the Global South in a unified call for stronger multilevel cooperation and accelerated climate action. The Forum, co-hosted by ICLEI South Asia and National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA)...

PM Modi’s Independence Day Tribute to Farmers: The Backbone of Bharat

August 15, 2025 12:46 PM

PM Modi’s Independence Day Tribute to Farmers: The Backbone of Bharat

On the 79th Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid an emotional tribute to India’s farmers, calling them the backbone of the nation’s journey from dependency to self-reliance. He recalled how colonial rule had left the country impoverished, but it was the tireless efforts of farmers that filled Bharat’s granaries and secured the nation’s food sovereignty. His address combined heartfelt gratitude with a clear roadmap for the future of Indian agriculture. Farmers – The Back...

PM Modi hails remarkable growth in India’s handloom sector

August 6, 2025 3:26 PM

PM Modi hails remarkable growth in India’s handloom sector

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday praised Union Minister of State for Textiles, Pabitra Margherita, for highlighting the impressive progress of India’s handloom sector. In a post on X, the Prime Minister’s Office shared Margherita’s article that described how India is weaving heritage, innovation, and collective effort into a global success story. “Union Minister of State for Textiles, Pabitra Margherita, writes about the growth of the textile sector in Bharat. He explains how,...