Tiger landscape conservation is emerging as an important approach to balancing ecological protection with sustainable livelihoods. Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav highlighted this approach while inaugurating a two-day international workshop on tiger landscapes, bioeconomy and ecotourism in New Delhi. The workshop is being jointly organised by the International Big Cat […]
Chennai water infrastructure is set for a major upgrade. The Government of India and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) have signed a $230 million loan agreement to modernise the city’s water systems and expand sanitation services. The funding will support the Chennai Climate-Resilient Water Security and Sewerage Project. The project aims to improve access to […]
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved 11 appointments and one tenure extension. These cover key Foreign and Captive Posts in the Government of India. The postings span Deputy Secretary, Director, and Joint Secretary levels. The ACC order includes roles at the Asian Development Bank, IMF, and World Bank. It also covers Indian […]
Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha inaugurated the Rs 33.08 crore Maharaja Bir Bikram College Lake Rejuvenation Project, funded by the Asian Development Bank, on October 10. The project aims to transform a previously degraded area into a 31-acre green public space, the largest in Tripura, improving safety with 60 CCTV cameras and regulated entry. Enhancements […]
Asian Development Bank (ADB) forecasts India’s growth at 6.5% for both 2025 and 2026, while revising down growth outlooks for developing Asia due to a new global trade environment marked by tariffs. India’s GDP increased by 7.6% in H1 2025, fueled by strong public investment, despite lower net exports and consumption. Manufacturing and construction reported […]
