Sharma worked closely with Modi as an IAS till he joined BJP. Now, a minister in Yogi govt, with power & urban development portfolios, he has been facing flak over several incidents.
A rising demand for electricity amid heatwave causes long power outages in Pakistan. A UN report warns of more heatwaves, floods, droughts, forest fires, and cyclones.
Global media also reports on Opposition 'largely holding together' despite pressures, sustained inflation & rising food prices, and role of freebies in ongoing general election.
Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Maharashtra, Haryana, Tamil Nadu, and Andhra Pradesh are facing some of the longest power cuts in the country, as a heatwave sweeps over India.
Heavy rains in mining regions are worsening coal supply crisis. The dwindling supplies also come at a time when electricity consumption has been strong due to revival in economic activity.
Country's used lithium-ion battery problem is also set to grow sharply in next decade. India 3rd largest e-waste producer with 7% global share but currently recycles only about 10% of it.
Shield AI will provide V-BAT vertical takeoff & landing drones along with licences for software, which will be integrated into aircraft and made available to select Indian partners.
No nation other than China can negotiate one-on-one with Trump on an equal footing. That’s why the middle powers who so far formed the core of multilateral bodies now feel orphaned.
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