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September 10, 2026 4:44 PM

PM Modi calls for collective responsibility, cooperation, sustainability, inclusion at Paris Space Summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday called for greater international cooperation, sustainability and inclusion in the exploration and use of outer space, saying that the growing number of actors and technologies in space requires collective responsibility. Addressing the first International Space Summit in Paris through video conferencing, PM Modi thanked French President Emmanuel Macron for the invitation and for taking the initiative to convene the summit. He said space, which had inspi...

September 8, 2026 12:23 PM

BRICS Summit 2026: India’s Chairship Centres on Four Pillars of Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation, Sustainability

Delhi is set to host the 18th BRICS Leaders’ Summit on September 12-13, as India concludes its 2026 chairship of the expanded grouping of major emerging economies and developing countries. India’s chairship, which began on January 1, 2026, is guided by the theme “Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability”, with the four pillars reflecting its focus on strengthening resilience, harnessing innovation, deepening cooperation and advancing sustainable development th...

July 24, 2026 2:45 PM

Saving soil, securing farms: How India is strengthening soil health through science, sustainability and technology

Recognising soil as a strategic national resource critical to food security, agricultural productivity and rural livelihoods, India is accelerating efforts to promote scientific soil management through sustainable farming practices, digital technologies and climate-resilient agriculture. According to the government, healthy soil forms the foundation of India's agricultural economy, which supports more than 46 per cent of the country's workforce. With nearly 59 per cent of India's reported geogr...

March 5, 2026 8:47 PM

Strategic partnership in digitalisation, sustainability will create innumerable opportunities: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that the new strategic partnership in digitalisation and sustainability between India and Finland will create "innumerable opportunities" for the people of both nations, while opening new avenues for cooperation in advanced technologies, clean energy, and innovation. In a social media post on X, the Prime Minister said the elevation of bilateral relations to a strategic partnership in digitalisation and sustainability will deepen collaboration in em...

October 8, 2025 10:00 AM

Next-Gen Air Mobility Takes Off as eVTOL Join Dubai Airshow 2025 Line-Up

Preparations are underway for the most ambitious edition of the Dubai Airshow, set to open on 17 November under the patronage of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. For the first time, electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft, known as eVTOL , will feature in the Airshow's flying display, underscoring Dubai's commitment to pioneering next-generation air mobility and sustainable aviation. The 19th edition of the Airshow...

October 7, 2025 9:08 AM

Empowering Farmers Through Organic Transformation, Building a Sustainable Future for Rural India

Over the past decade, Indian agriculture has witnessed a quiet but powerful shift, a move from chemical-intensive cultivation toward sustainable, organic farming. This transformation is being shaped by the Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY), launched in 2015 under the National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture. The scheme reflects India’s growing focus on restoring soil health, improving food safety, and ensuring better incomes for farmers through natural and eco-friendly practices. Bac...

September 29, 2025 10:29 AM

Viksit Bharat Run 2025: Indian Diaspora unites across over 100 countries

The Indian diaspora came together across more than 100 countries on Sunday for the first-ever global edition of the Viksit Bharat Run 2025, organised by the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports (MYAS) in collaboration with the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). The event, part of the ongoing Seva Pakhwada (17 September – 2 October), aimed to inspire collective action and reaffirm commitment to India’s development vision. Organised under the tagline “Run to Serve the Nation”, the even...

September 15, 2025 3:53 PM

Sustainability is non-negotiable in India’s growth journey: Piyush Goyal

Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal on Monday reaffirmed India’s commitment to sustainability, calling it a “non-negotiable” pillar of the country’s growth story. Speaking at the inauguration of the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) General Meeting Exhibition organized by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), Goyal emphasized that India’s development model is rooted in harmony with nature and long-term environmental responsibility. “Every Indian intri...

June 7, 2025 3:29 PM

From innovation to inclusion: Empowering rural India through agriculture

India’s agricultural landscape has undergone a historic transformation over the past decade. As the sector becomes more resilient and productive, the focus under Prime Minister Narendra Modi has moved beyond traditional methods to a broader vision—market access, diversification, climate-smart farming, and inclusive rural empowerment. Infrastructure driving change At the heart of this transformation is robust infrastructure development. The ₹1 lakh crore Agriculture Infrastructure Fund is...