Parliament Question: Milestone Achieved In Global Climate Action
India achieves key climate targets ahead of schedule, reducing emissions intensity and boosting non-fossil fuel capacity, while setting enhanced NDC goals for 2035.
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India achieves key climate targets ahead of schedule, reducing emissions intensity and boosting non-fossil fuel capacity, while setting enhanced NDC goals for 2035.
UPI achieves astonishing 28,174 crore transactions, but faces critical sustainability challenge regarding Merchant Discount Rate and funding model.
India's household inflation rose to 4.45% in July, driven by a significant jump in food prices, with RBI projecting higher inflation ahead.
RBI proposes a comprehensive new loan interest-rate framework with tighter rules for floating-rate loans, enhancing transparency and borrower safeguards for financial institutions.
Rajya Sabha passes National Cooperative Development Corporation (Amendment) Bill, 2026, expanding NCDC's role to directly fund cooperative societies.
Tribal Council alleges Andaman administration overlooks Shompen PVTG concerns, pushing "modern lifestyle" amidst controversial Great Nicobar development project.
Kazakhstan initiates cloud seeding with UAE collaboration to combat severe drought and water shortages, aiming for better harvests and economic benefits.
India's E20 ethanol blending program faces sustainability questions regarding vehicle compatibility, food security, and economic benefits amidst government's ambitious energy transition.
India debates crucial reforms to the National Food Security Act, aiming to balance food access with nutritional adequacy and address the double burden of malnutrition.
Dr. Jitendra Singh unveils India's ambitious nuclear energy roadmap in Lok Sabha, targeting 100 GWe by 2047 with SMRs, thorium, and private sector participation.
India launches CBDC-based DBT for food subsidy under PMGKAY in Chandigarh and Dadra & Nagar Haveli, ensuring transparent, traceable welfare delivery by August 2026.
IN-SPACe approves India's first indigenous PPP Earth Observation constellation with Allied Orbits, attracting over Rs 1,200 crore private investment by 2029.
Iran threatens to keep the Strait of Hormuz closed, demanding US change behavior, unfreeze assets, and end regional conflicts, impacting global oil prices.
Centre extends PM E-DRIVE scheme for electric two-wheelers until March 2028, halving incentives to Rs 2,500 per kWh, capped at Rs 5,000 per vehicle.
RBI Governor reveals talks with BRICS to link payment systems and CBDCs, boosting Rupee internationalization for faster, cheaper cross-border trade.
UPI platforms warn government about escalating security costs due to advanced AI threats like Mythos Preview, urging MDR re-evaluation for fraud prevention.
Monsoon revival boosts kharif sowing despite El Niño, yet rabi crops face uncertainty amid surging global food prices and India's agricultural import concerns.
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