sustainable development
World Bank Approves $305 Million for Haryana's Ambitious Clean Air Project: Transforming the State by 2030
Dec 12, 2025 01:57 am CST
The World Bank has approved $305 million for Haryana's Clean Air Project for Sustainable Development, aiming to transform the state into a pollution-free region by 2030. The comprehensive $439 million (Rs 3,646 crore) initiative will implement multisectoral interventions across transport, industry, and agriculture, including deploying 500 electric buses and establishing advanced air quality monitoring systems throughout the state.
Adani Group Commits Rs 1.4 Lakh Crore for Strategic Investments in Andhra Pradesh's Infrastructure and Digital Future
Dec 05, 2025 02:19 am CST
The Adani Group has pledged a significant Rs 1.4 lakh crore investment in Andhra Pradesh over the next decade, focusing on Google's AI data center collaboration, ports, renewable energy, education, and Amaravati development. Chairman Gautam Adani recently met with CM N Chandrababu Naidu to accelerate these projects, with the state government already allocating 480 acres for the 1GW data center initiative, positioning Andhra Pradesh as a key pillar in India's infrastructure and digital transformation journey.
Telangana Minister Defends Industrial Land Conversion Policy to Prevent Hyderabad from Becoming Next Delhi
Nov 25, 2025 10:37 pm CST
Telangana Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka defends the controversial Hyderabad Industrial Lands Transformation Policy as an essential environmental measure to prevent pollution problems similar to Delhi's, while generating revenue for welfare schemes. The policy allows conversion of industrial lands within Hyderabad's Outer Ring Road into multi-purpose zones, facing opposition from BRS who alleges a massive land scam worth Rs 5 lakh crore.
Adani's Rs 136 Crore Luxury Hotel Project at Thiruvananthapuram Airport Receives Environmental Clearance
Nov 25, 2025 07:41 pm CST
The Union Ministry of Environment has approved Adani Airport Holdings Ltd's luxury 240-room hotel project at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport. The Rs 136 crore development will feature sustainable elements including water recycling and energy-saving measures, creating approximately 300 direct jobs and supporting the region's growing tourism sector. Construction is expected to take three years to complete.
PM Modi Meets South African President Ramaphosa at G20: Advancing Bilateral Relations and Global Cooperation Initiatives
Nov 23, 2025 04:27 pm CST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's meeting with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa at the G20 Leaders Summit focused on enhancing bilateral relations while advancing key global initiatives. Modi emphasized disaster resilience, sustainable development, and proposed innovative programs including the G20 Open Satellite Data Partnership to support developing nations and the Critical Minerals Circularity Initiative for cleaner development pathways.
India's Dual Success: Achieving Economic Growth While Advancing Social Inclusion According to UNDP
Nov 16, 2025 08:55 pm CST
UNDP Acting Administrator Haoliang Xu praises India's development model that successfully balances economic growth with social inclusion. The article highlights how India's innovative approaches to digital finance, climate adaptation, and participatory governance are creating valuable lessons for developing nations worldwide, while establishing frameworks that ensure no one is left behind in the development process.
How Leonardo DiCaprio's Support Transformed Amazon Conservation Efforts After Bolsonaro's False Accusations
Nov 09, 2025 12:04 am CST
A false accusation by former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro unexpectedly connected environmentalist Caetano Scannavino with Leonardo DiCaprio, resulting in a five-year partnership that has strengthened sustainable development initiatives in the Amazon rainforest. Through DiCaprio's conservation organization Re:wild, Scannavino's Saude e Alegria nonprofit has expanded its work on forest protection and community development, including the establishment of the Forest Economy EcoCenter in Santarem, which enhances sustainable practices in the region ahead of the upcoming COP30 conference in Belem.
Adani Enterprises Records 84% Profit Growth with Rs 25,000 Crore Rights Issue Approval for Infrastructure Expansion
Nov 04, 2025 08:39 pm CST
Adani Enterprises reported an 84% profit increase to Rs 3,199 crore in Q2 FY25-26, boosted by a one-time gain of Rs 3,583 crore from stake sale in AWL Agri Business. The board approved a Rs 25,000 crore rights issue to fund infrastructure expansion across airports and clean energy projects. While coal trading declined, airport operations saw 39% revenue growth and new energy initiatives continued steady progress, highlighting the company's strategic shift toward sustainable infrastructure development.
Hinduja Group Commits Rs 20,000 Crore Investment in Andhra Pradesh's Energy and EV Sectors
Nov 03, 2025 11:02 pm CST
The Hinduja Group has signed an agreement with the Andhra Pradesh government to invest Rs 20,000 crore across energy and electric vehicle sectors. The investment includes expanding Visakhapatnam power plant capacity by 1,600 MW, developing solar and wind energy projects in Rayalaseema, establishing an electric vehicle manufacturing facility in Krishna district, and creating a statewide network of charging stations to boost sustainable development in the state.
UNESCO Recognizes India's Cold Desert Biosphere Reserve: 13th Site Added to World Network
Sep 28, 2025 01:04 am CST
India's Cold Desert Biosphere Reserve in the trans-Himalayan region has been designated by UNESCO as part of the World Network of Biosphere Reserves, becoming India's 13th such recognized site. Spanning 7,770 square kilometers across Himachal Pradesh's Lahaul-Spiti district, this unique ecosystem hosts rare flora and fauna including snow leopards and Himalayan ibex while supporting traditional sustainable practices among its 12,000 inhabitants.