All four Indian representatives at the prestigious global event earned medals, with two students clinching gold and two securing silver—earning the nation well-deserved international acclaim.
Union Minister for Heavy Industries & Steel, H.D. Kumaraswamy, announced the scheme, which provides financial incentives for electric trucks in the N2 and N3 categories. The initiative is designed to cut emissions and support cleaner transportation options.
Speaking at the 11th India Energy Storage Week (IESW) in the capital on Thursday, Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal stated that India could become the first G20 country to meet its Nationally Determined Contributions under the Paris Agreement.
Addressing global energy leaders and industry experts, Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri underscored India’s dedication to reaching energy independence by 2047 and net-zero emissions by 2070.
Union Minister for Chemicals and Fertilizers Jagat Prakash Nadda met with a delegation led by Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy to address fertilizer availability in the state, focusing especially on urea supply during the critical Kharif season.
Speaking at the ‘Environment, COP-30 and Global Health’ session during the BRICS Summit in Brazil, Prime Minister Modi expressed appreciation for the leadership of Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, noting that BRICS has rightly focused on critical and interrelated issues that are essential for securing a better future for humanity.
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta inaugurated a newly constructed DTC bus depot in Sector A9, Narela, on Friday and flagged off 105 electric buses under the Delhi Electric Vehicle Interchange (DEVI) initiative.
Indian President Droupadi Murmu paid a 27-year state visit to Portugal in observance of the 50th anniversary of India-Portugal ties. Restoring diplomatic relations between Portugal and India and introducing stamps that highlighted their respective artistic and cultural legacies were two highlights of the visit.
The preliminary injunction extends a temporary ruling issued by the judge on June 5, which blocked the administration from enforcing a proclamation signed by Trump the previous day.
The Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare has released its latest update on the progress of kharif crop sowing across India as of June 20, 2025. The data shows a promising start to the season, with the total area sown reaching 137.84 lakh hectares — marking an increase of nearly 13 lakh hectares compared to the same period in 2024.
