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The content highlights how converting organic waste into biogas can address both waste management and energy needs in India. It emphasizes environmental benefits, economic opportunities, and government initiatives supporting sustainable fuel alternatives. Countries all over the world are looking for new, clean, and long-lasting sources of energy because of the rising cost of fuels, pollution,…
India launched Asia’s first UNESCO Chair on Gender Inclusion and Skill Development to boost women’s participation in future tech jobs, but a stark gap remains as only six women hold senior advisory roles in the health ministry. On April 25, 2026, Symbiosis Skills and Professional University in Pune launched Asia’s first UNESCO Chair focused on…
India’s rising heatwaves are severely impacting informal women workers, who lack legal protection, financial security, and safe working conditions. Despite this, CSR efforts remain focused on environmental goals while largely ignoring worker heat stress and supply chain risks. Sangeeta Sonawane starts her day at ten, setting up shop right by the busy railway station in…
Dr. Devi Prasad Shetty transformed heart surgery into an affordable reality, challenging the idea that life-saving care is only for the rich. Through innovation and compassion, he built systems that made quality healthcare accessible to millions. Dr. Devi Prasad Shetty not only built hospitals. He rewrote the belief, saving a life was a privilege only…
Kiran Bedi’s career redefined authority in India by transforming policing, prisons, and governance through transparency, participation, and reform-driven leadership. Her work shows how institutions can be used as tools for social change rather than control. Kiran Bedi broke more than just a gender barrier when she joined the Indian Police Service in 1972. She changed…
Shahjahan Begum was a fearless grassroots activist who transformed personal tragedy into a lifelong mission to fight violence against women and empower marginalized girls through education and collective action. Shahjahan Begum (1942-2013) is a leading figure in the Indian women’s movement. From her working-class neighbourhood, she spoke up, calling out violence and abuse, rampant within…
India and the World Bank have signed a $300 million agreement to launch the Haryana Clean Air Project, aiming to reduce pollution through electric buses, cleaner industries, and improved air quality monitoring. The initiative will also create thousands of jobs, with a strong focus on employment opportunities for women. India and the World Bank signed…
India has eased restrictions on Chinese power and coal equipment imports to address critical shortages and infrastructure delays, while maintaining national security safeguards. The move reflects a balance between energy expansion goals, self-reliance (Atmanirbhar Bharat), and strategic autonomy amid evolving ties with China. India has moved to relax key restrictions on Chinese equipment imports for…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosted French President Emmanuel Macron in Mumbai to elevate India-France ties to a Special Global Strategic Partnership, focusing on defence, AI, innovation, trade, and technological cooperation. Key initiatives include Rafale jets, Hammer missiles, the India-France Year of Innovation 2026, and collaborative efforts on responsible AI and global stability. Prime Minister Narendra…
India mandates major social media platforms like Meta, X, and YouTube to remove unlawful content within 3 hours of official orders to curb misinformation, hate speech, and threats to public order. India has introduced a strict new rule requiring social media companies to remove unlawful content within three hours of receiving official orders. The move…
