Tescon Green's Plan I: A Game-Changing Commercial Project With A Sustainable Approach
Tescon Green, a renowned real estate developer, recently introduced its newest commercial project, Plan I, at a grand event called the Summer Brunch.
May 23, 2023, 15:44 PM IST
Microsoft Helped Over 3 Lakh Indians Get Water Access In 2022
This system is expected to treat 6,000-7,000 cubic meters of wastewater daily and improve water quality, storage capacity, and groundwater recharge.
May 11, 2023, 16:19 PM IST
Punjab farmers are now choosing sustainable ways of getting rid of crop residue; here's why
Paddy straw burning in Punjab and Haryana is one of the reasons behind the alarming spike in air pollution levels in the national capital in October and November.
Oct 09, 2022, 10:46 AM IST
India can become global hub of green hydrogen, says PM Modi at ‘Energy for Sustainable Growth’ webinar
PM Modi said ethanol blending has been prioritised in mission mode.
Mar 04, 2022, 10:45 AM IST
PM Narendra Modi to address webinar on 'Energy for sustainable growth' tomorrow
The webinar, which is scheduled at 10 am, will discuss the initiatives of the government in the energy and resources sector which have been announced in Budget 2022 and elicit ideas and suggestions for effective implementation of these initiatives.
Mar 03, 2022, 14:27 PM IST
Pop stars BTS speak about green challenges at United Nations General Assembly
At the UN Assembly, BTS were introduced by South Korean President Moon Jae-In, who called them "probably the artistes most loved by people around the world," noting that they have been designated as the "special presidential envoy for future generations and culture."
Sep 22, 2021, 08:05 AM IST
Young and visionary social activist Shreyash Kumar steps in the field of sustainable development
Shreyash is the member of the International organisation for sustainable development (IOSD), Washington, USA.
Oct 23, 2020, 23:00 PM IST
Indian firm develops test to detect drug-resistant TB mutation
The breakthrough DNA test will enable a doctor to correctly prescribe the most effective drug to a TB patient without a time-consuming trial and error process.
Aug 09, 2019, 15:39 PM IST
Tiger population growth 'good sign' for meeting UN goals
On Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that the nation's tiger population had reached 2,967.
Jul 31, 2019, 15:06 PM IST
World not doing enough about climate change: UN
The natural environment is deteriorating at an alarming rate: sea levels are rising; ocean acidification is accelerating; the last four years have been the warmest on record; one million plant and animal species are at risk of extinction, and land degradation continues unchecked.
Jul 11, 2019, 16:46 PM IST
UN chief Antonio Guterres praises India's commitment to South: South cooperation
The Fund was established in June 2017 to work with developing countries by providing assistance to projects that aim to implement the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), as per their request. It is a dedicated facility within the UN Fund for South-South Cooperation.
Jun 07, 2019, 12:56 PM IST
Govt to rate mines based on sustainable development practices
Ministry of Mines has proposed a rating system for mining leases in a bid to ensure that firms follow sustainable development practices, which includes addressing social impact of resettlement and rehabilitation, among others.
Mar 28, 2016, 16:39 PM IST
'India all for sustainability but developed world must do its bit'
Mahajan said schemes like Make in India, Skill India and Digital India would give the country a leg-up in achieving the sustainable development goals.
Jan 30, 2016, 23:06 PM IST
BRICS call on G20 to work harder on economic policy cooperation
Leaders of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, who met on the sidelines of the G20 summit in the Turkish town of Antalya, said global economic recovery was not yet sustainable.
Nov 16, 2015, 16:35 PM IST
DNA: Has India met the Millennium Development Goals?
The UN General Assembly adopted a new set of 17 sustainable development goals, to be achieved by 2030. These goals replace the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) adopted in the year 2000.
Nov 02, 2015, 23:57 PM IST
Developing countries' voices being stifled in climate change debate: India
India, like other developing countries, has been under intense pressure from developed countries and non-governmental orgainisations to cut its greenhouse gas emissions .
Oct 20, 2015, 21:16 PM IST
PM Modi in Silicon Valley: As it happened on day one
'Digital India' is an enterprise to transform India in a scale unmatched anywhere in the world and it has the potential to make development truly inclusive, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said while speaking about his ambitious Digital India initiative before a gathering of Silicon Valley CEOs.
Sep 27, 2015, 09:03 AM IST
G4 countries make strong pitch for change in UNSC, says 'we are legitimate candidates for membership'
India, Japan, Germany and Brazil on Saturday declared themselves as "legitimate" candidates for permanent membership of the UNSC as they pushed for its reform in a "fixed timeframe", with Prime Minister Narendra Modi saying the task should be accomplished immediately.
Sep 26, 2015, 20:35 PM IST
Sikhs, Patels protest against PM Narendra Modi at UN headquarters
A group of Sikhs and the Patidar community supporters have demonstrated outside the UN headquarters here, coinciding with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's speech on Sustainable Development at a special UN summit.
Sep 26, 2015, 10:54 AM IST
PM Narendra Modi to meet G4 leaders in New York, discuss UNSC reforms
On Day 3 of his US visit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the United Nations General Assembly and met several world leaders on the sidelines of the UNGA Summit.
Sep 26, 2015, 07:43 AM IST
