(PIB) Under the Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban, Ghaziabad has taken a landmark step in promoting sustainable infrastructure and urban resilience by successfully issuing India’s first Certified Green Municipal Bond, raising ₹150 crore for the development of a cutting-edge Tertiary Sewage Treatment Plant (TSTP). This isn’t just another infrastructure project—it is a game-changer that reflects Ghaziabad’s commitment to creating a sustainable future for its citizens. The funds have been directed towards the development of an advanced TSTP, a state-of-the-art facility designed to treat and reuse wastewater on an unprecedented scale. The Green Municipal Bond marked a new chapter in India’s financial landscape,…
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(PIB) Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi addressed the YUGM Innovation Conclave at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi today. Addressing the gathering on the occasion, he highlighted the significant gathering of government officials, academia, and science and research professionals, emphasizing the confluence of stakeholders as a “YUGM”—a collaboration aimed at advancing future technologies for a developed India. The Prime Minister expressed confidence that the efforts to enhance India’s innovation capacity and its role in deep-tech would gain momentum through this event. The Prime Minister congratulated the Wadhwani Foundation, IITs, and all stakeholders involved in these initiatives. He also extended a special…
(HT) India’s largest private sector lender is cracking down on the practice of using temporary deposits at the end of reporting quarters to shore up numbers. HDFC Bank Ltd has sent multiple emails to employees, the latest one in late March, stating this would not be tolerated. Mint has seen a copy of the March-end email that notes the practice of creating deposits by using the bank’s own loan facilities. “During (the) bank’s due diligence check, temporary creation of CASA/TD (current account and savings account/term deposits) has been identified by utilising CCOD (cash credit, overdraft) without observable business logic/requirements,” it said. As…
(HT) Uttar Pradesh is working on a policy to promote exports and triple the outbound shipment from the state to over ₹5 lakh crore in the next five years by tapping new markets and products. To achieve the target, the state government is working on a new export policy for 2025-30 which is expected to be approved soon. The thrust of the new policy would be to increase exports three times by 2030 from ₹1.7 lakh crore in 2023-24 through host of measures including capital subsidy and sops for exporters, UP Minister for Industrial Development and Export Promotion Nand Gopal…
(HT) If India adds 50 gigawatts of renewable energy every year, it could completely stop importing thermal coal by 2029 and save about $66 billion in foreign exchange between 2025 and 2029, according to a new report published on Monday. The total savings could be at least $173 billion from 2025 to 2034, the report prepared by think tank Climate Risks Horizon said. The climate and energy think tank said the country’s electricity sector remains heavily dependent on coal imports, with around 20% or 206 million tonnes of thermal coal imported in 2023-24 at a cost of $21 billion. Thermal…
(PIB) A meeting of the Consultative Committee of the Ministry of Power was held today under the Chairmanship of Shri Manohar Lal, Hon’ble Union Minister for Power and Housing & Urban Affairs. The agenda for discussion was “Roadmap for Development of Nuclear Power Generation.” During the meeting, Hon’ble Minister highlighted India’s commitment to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2070 and emphasized that increasing the share of non-fossil fuel-based power generation is central to this vision. As the power sector contributes over 40% of global energy-related emissions, nuclear energy, being a non-fossil and stable power source, will play an increasingly…
(PIB) In a clear sign of its growing adoption and utility, Aadhaar number holders carried out more than 2,707 crore authentication transactions in 2024-25 including 247 crore such transactions in March alone. Aadhaar has been an enabler of digital economy and the increasing adoption shows its growing role across sector including banking, finance, telecom, and for the smooth delivery of benefits under various government schemes and services. The total number of authentication transactions in March 2025 (246.75 Cr) is higher than the transactions clocked during the same period last year as well as in February 2025. Since inception, the cumulative…
(PIB) Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will participate in YUGM Conclave on 29th April, at around 11 AM, at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. He will also address the gathering on the occasion. YUGM (meaning “confluence” in Sanskrit) is a first-of-its-kind strategic conclave convening leaders from government, academia, industry, and the innovation ecosystem. It will contribute to India’s innovation journey, driven by a collaborative project of around Rs 1,400 crore with joint investment from the Wadhwani Foundation and Government Institutions. In line with Prime Minister’s vision of a self-reliant and innovation-led India, various key projects will be initiated during the conclave.…
(HT) The closure of Attari border amid heightened tensions between India and Pakistan following the Pahalgam terror attack is likely to affect India’s imports of dry fruits, including almonds and pistachios, from Afghanistan, which is expected to push the prices of these commodities significantly in the domestic markets, exporters in both countries said. In the aftermath of the April 22 terror attack at a meadow in Pahalgam, which claimed 26 lives, India took a series of measures, including immediate shutting down of the Attari-Wagah land border. In retaliation, Pakistan also announced that all trade with India, including to and from…
(The Pioneer) In a major push for women’s empowerment, the Yogi Adityanath-led Uttar Pradesh government is fast-tracking the construction of Shramjeevi Mahila Hostels to provide safe and affordable housing for working women. Supported by the Central and state governments, 15 hostels are targeted for completion within the 2024-25 financial year. Launched in 2024-25, the Shramjeevi Mahila Hostel scheme is being implemented by the Women Welfare Department under the Government of India’s Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment (SASCI) programme. A total of eight stateof-the-art hostels, each capable of accommodating 500 women, are being built in Lucknow, Gautam Buddha Nagar…