Seeking government's intervention at multilateral forum to protect India's sovereign rights over its genetic resources, a group of scientists/experts on Wednesday wrote to Union agriculture minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan urging him to mobilise the Global South to jointly demand a "fair and equitable" share of profits earned by users of genetic resources in the technology-rich Global North. They sought India's leadership role at the upcoming 11th governing body meeting of the

India has emerged as the frontrunner in renewable energy progress across South and Southeast Asia, outpacing coal and setting an example for the region. India’s strong policy framework, advancing technology adoption and robust private investment are fuelling its transition towards green energy. Learn More

The Indian economy has demonstrated resilience despite global uncertainty and weak external demand, supported by “strong and durable macroeconomic fundamentals,” according to the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) October bulletin released on Monday. The bulletin’s article on the ‘State of the Economy’ highlighted that India’s growth momentum continues, with signs of revival in urban demand and robust rural consumption. Learn More