According to a press release, this strategic move, announced on March 15, marks a significant milestone in the nation's efforts to tap into critical and deep-seated minerals, aiming to bolster economic growth and elevate India's position in the global mineral landscape.
An earthquake of magnitude 3.9 on the Richter scale occurred 58 km east-northeast of Andhra Pradesh's Tirupati, said the National Center for Seismology on Thursday.
The summit, themed "Resetting Earth: Inching Towards Net Zero Emission Region," garnered participation from a diverse array of experts, decision-makers, entrepreneurs, and representatives from across the nation.
Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Thursday inaugurated the newly formed Bichom district - carved out of West Kameng and East Kameng districts - in the presence of Union Minister for Earth Science Kiren Rijiju.
Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Assam, the people of Bokakhat in Golaghat district on Thursday evening lighted 1 lakh diyas (earthen lamps) at Bokakhat to welcome the Prime Minister.