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Innovation and Clean Energy Drive New Transformation in Rural India’s Agriculture

Innovation, agri-tech and renewable energy are transforming agriculture in rural India by improving productivity and market access for farmers. Experts say combining modern technology with traditional knowledge can strengthen rural economies and support sustainable development. India’s rural economy is entering a new phase of transformation as innovation, renewable energy and modern agricultural technologies begin to…

Tokyo Launches First Indo Pacific Energy Security Ministerial as the U.S. Takes Strategic Lead

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Tokyo hosted the first Indo-Pacific Energy Security Ministerial, bringing together regional leaders and businesses to strengthen energy partnerships and secure supply chains across the Indo-Pacific. The United States used the forum to advance its energy diplomacy, expand LNG exports, and counter the growing influence of China and Russia in the region. Tokyo is at the…

India Giving Day 2026: A Record-Breaking Philanthropic Wave

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India Giving Day 2026 united the global Indian diaspora, nonprofits, and donors to create record-breaking philanthropy, promoting strategic, collective giving across healthcare, education, and rural development in India. It highlighted the “Power of Us,” showing how coordinated efforts can drive lasting social impact. Philanthropy has always been part of the social life of India, but…

UNDP Report Proposes Blended Finance Model to Expand Affordable Childcare in Urban India

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A report by the United Nations Development Programme highlights a major childcare gap in urban India and proposes a blended finance model to expand affordable childcare for low-income families. The initiative aims to boost women’s workforce participation while improving early childhood development. A new report released by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) highlights a…

₹5,000 Crore Disbursed to Over 1 Crore Women Under Odisha’s Subhadra Scheme on International Women’s Day

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The Odisha government transferred over ₹5,000 crore to more than 1.02 crore women under the Subhadra Yojana on International Women’s Day, providing ₹5,000 each through Direct Benefit Transfer to promote women’s financial independence. The scheme supports women aged 21–60 with ₹10,000 annually in two instalments to strengthen economic security and financial inclusion across Odisha. The…

India Makes Strong Progress Toward SDG 1.2 with Declining Child Poverty: UNICEF

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India is making strong progress toward SDG 1.2, significantly reducing multidimensional child poverty through social welfare programs, improved access to education, healthcare, and nutrition, according to UNICEF’s 2025 report. Declining Child Poverty: UNICEF India is making steady progress toward achieving Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 1.2, which aims to reduce poverty in all its dimensions by…

Centre Sanctions ₹80 Crore to Boost 124 Health and Wellness Centres in Dakshina Kannada

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The Centre has approved over ₹80 crore to establish 124 Ayushman Bharat Health and Wellness Centres in Dakshina Kannada to strengthen primary healthcare access in rural areas. The centres will provide consultations, diagnostics and preventive services closer to local communities. The Union government has approved more than ₹80 crore to establish 124 Ayushman Bharat Health…

Empowering Women in Agriculture: India Hosts Global Conference

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India is hosting the Global Conference on Women in Agri-Food Systems 2026 in New Delhi from March 12–14 to promote women’s leadership, equality, and innovation in agriculture. The event brings together global policymakers, scientists, entrepreneurs, and farmers to strengthen women’s role across agri-food systems. The three-day event is taking place at the ICAR Convention Centre…

Global Hunger Index 2025 unveiled in Addis Ababa with a renewed push for “Zero Hunger.”

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The Global Hunger Index (GHI) 2025 was officially launched at the African Union Headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, bringing together policymakers, development experts, youth innovators and civil society organisations to address one of the world’s most persistent humanitarian challenges. The event was held under the theme “Time to Recommit to Zero Hunger,” highlighting the urgent…

PM Narendra Modi addressing NXT Summit 2026 in New Delhi.

Shielding the Common Man: PM Slams ‘Panic-Mongers’ as India Navigates Global Energy Storm

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NEW DELHI: Addressing the high-profile NXT Summit 2026 on Thursday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi sent a dual message to the world and his domestic critics: India’s rise is “transformative,” and his government will spare no effort to insulate its citizens from the fallout of the Iran-West Asia conflict. While global energy markets tremble under the…