The programme was inaugurated by Tripura Forest Minister Animesh Debbarma in the presence of officials, industry experts and stakeholders from the bamboo sector.
Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari on Friday took a swipe at the "petroleum lobby" while addressing a green energy-related programme in Pune, asserting that no one can influence him and warning of strict action against those not working transparently.
These state-level moves reflect a 2026 global trend. Several nations have recently moved toward similar restrictions: Australia implemented a total under-16 ban in late 2025; France & Greece introduced bans for those under 15, and Spain mandated age verification for minors under 16.
Aam Aadmi Party National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal slammed the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) for calling the 'gallows' a 'tiffin room', saying that there is no bigger insult to the freedom fighters than this as he appeared before a Delhi Assembly panel on Friday in the 'Phansi Ghar' row.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday emphasised that this year's budget will have a special focus on women cowherds, poultry farmers, and goat farmers, underlining that this is the International Year of Women Farmers.
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], March 6: Sunsure Energy, India's preferred renewable energy solutions provider for leading businesses and utilities transitioning to green power, has signed long-term solar Power Purchase Agreements (PPA) with Daeseung Autoparts India Private Limited, the Indian
New Delhi [India], March 6: At a defining moment in India's clean energy transition, The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) launched LaBL 2.0 (Lighting a Billion Lives 2.0) at an inspiring 'Dinner of Hope' in New Delhi -- reimagining decentralized renewable energy as a catalyst for green
"Heartfelt thanks to Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw for approving the new MEMU train service between Palakkad and Pollachi. This will greatly enhance public convenience and boost connectivity in the region," Gopi posted on X.
Maharashtra Chief Minister and Finance Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday announced a farm loan waiver scheme under which eligible farmers with overdue crop loans will receive relief of up to Rs 2 lakh. Presenting the state budget for 2026-27, Fadnavis also proposed an incentive of Rs 50,0
Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh dismissed claims that Tehran has blocked the Strait of Hormuz, calling Iran an "anchor of stability" in the Gulf. Labelling the conflict an "existential war" driven by US-Israeli "aggression," he advocated for diplomacy and warned of a fir