Uttar Pradesh has emerged as a leading performer under the central government’s solar power initiatives, particularly schemes aimed at promoting rooftop solar installations and clean energy adoption. The state’s strong performance is attributed to effective policy implementation, increasing public participation, and government incentives that encourage households and institutions to shift to renewable energy sources. Under the solar scheme launched by the Government of India, states are encouraged to adopt solar power solutions to reduce dependency on conventional energy and promote su
Abu Dhabi has expanded its solar energy self-supply policy to include the residential sector, marking a significant step toward clean energy adoption and sustainability. The initiative allows homeowners to install solar panels and generate electricity for their own use, reducing reliance on conventional power sources. The policy is part of Abu Dhabi’s broader strategy to promote renewable energy and reduce carbon emissions. By extending the scheme beyond commercial and industrial sectors, authorities aim to encourage wider participation in clean energy initiatives. Residents will be a
Renewable energy sources accounted for nearly half of the world’s electricity capacity in 2025, driven largely by a surge in solar power installations. The rapid expansion reflects global efforts to transition towards cleaner and more sustainable energy systems. Solar energy has emerged as the dominant force behind this growth, supported by falling costs, technological advancements, and strong policy backing in many countries. Governments and private investors have increasingly prioritised solar projects to reduce carbon emissions and enhance energy security. Wind energy and other ren
Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted India’s rapid progress in solar energy adoption and called upon citizens to actively participate in the clean power movement. Addressing a public gathering, he underlined that solar energy has become a key pillar of India’s transition towards sustainable development and energy security. The Prime Minister noted that government initiatives such as rooftop solar schemes and large-scale solar parks have significantly boosted renewable energy capacity across the country. He emphasized that solar power not only reduces dependence on fossil fuels but
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on March 28, 2026, inaugurated Phase I of the Noida International Airport, marking a major milestone in India’s aviation infrastructure. Located in Jewar, Uttar Pradesh, the airport becomes the second international airport serving the Delhi-NCR region, aimed at easing congestion at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport. Developed at an estimated cost of around ₹11,200 crore under a public-private partnership model, the greenfield airport is designed as a future-ready and sustainable facility. In its first phase, it will handle about 12 million passe
UNICEF, Mohammed Bin Rashid Global Initiatives (MBRGI), and Children's Investment Fund Foundation (CIFF) have announced a landmark US $300 million partnership aimed at combating child malnutrition globally. The initiative seeks to save millions of children by improving access to nutrition, healthcare, and essential services. The collaboration will focus on scaling up proven interventions, including therapeutic feeding, maternal nutrition programs, and early detection of malnutrition. It aims to strengthen healthcare systems in vulnerable regions and ensure timely support for at-risk childr
President Droupadi Murmu on March 24 urged all stakeholders to come together to eliminate tuberculosis, describing it as a persistent global public health challenge. In her message on the eve of World Tuberculosis Day, she emphasised that coordinated efforts are essential to tackle the disease effectively. Highlighting the significance of the day, observed annually to raise awareness about tuberculosis, the President said the occasion serves as a reminder of the need for sustained action. She noted that India has made notable progress under initiatives such as the TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan,
Emphasising the strategic importance of the Indian Ocean, Sri Lankan Member of Parliament Sujeewa Senasinghe delivered a keynote address at the NXT Conclave 2026 on strengthening sea trade and transshipment links between India and Sri Lanka. Tracing the history of maritime commerce, Senasinghe noted that ancient trade hubs such as Petra, Alexandria, and Constantinople once shaped global trade, while South India had been exporting spices like cinnamon and pepper along ancient trade routes nearly 3,000 years ago. Highlighting the modern relevance of the Indian Ocean, he said it accounts f
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday launched a series of development projects during his visit to Kochi, including the foundation stone for a 50 MW floating solar power project at West Kallada aimed at strengthening renewable energy generation in the state. Speaking at the event, Modi said Kerala’s vast network of reservoirs, dams, lakes, and backwaters provides immense potential for floating solar power. He noted that such projects would help the state move further ahead in clean energy while avoiding additional land use. Floating solar installations can also reduce water evaporation
Vietnam’s largest island, Phu Quoc, has been ranked Asia’s second-best island after Bali in the 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards by travel magazine DestinAsian, overtaking the long-popular Maldives. The recognition highlights the island’s growing appeal as a premium travel destination in the region. Phu Quoc has steadily climbed the rankings in recent years, moving from sixth place in 2024 to fifth in 2025 before securing the runner-up spot in 2026. Experts at DestinAsian attributed the rise to the island’s rapid transformation, describing it as representing “the new era of tropical