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Friday, August 29, 2025
TopicPrakash Javedkar

Topic: Prakash Javedkar

India has practically achieved pre-2020 climate targets, says Environment Minister Javadekar

Prakash Javadekar, while launching the 'India Climate Change Knowledge Portal' Friday, said India is leading the world on climate action under PM Modi.

Cabinet approves STARS project under NEP 2020 to enhance school education system

The project will be implemented by Dept of School Education & Literacy, Ministry of Education & will cover Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Kerala & Odisha.

At UN convention, scientists propose global indicator to measure droughts

UNCCD lead scientist Barron Joseph Orr proposes a three-tier system for establishing a drought indicator.

President’s rule to be extended in J&K for 6 more months

The Union Cabinet gave its approval for the extension of the central rule which has been continuing in Jammu and Kashmir since 20 June in 2018.

Higher Education Commission to be independent body, says minister Javadekar

Prakash Javadekar says rights of states will not be impunged, amid concerns expressed by members over the commission replacing UGC.

On Camera

All bets off as online gaming bill shakes industry & key players suspend ‘gambling’ on their platforms

The new law, which the government has framed as a moral duty, forced major platforms like Dream11 & Zupee to shut operations, wiping out hundreds of crores in market capitalisation. 

Post-Sindoor, joint doctrine tasks Special Forces with fighting info warfare & countering propaganda

Joint Doctrine for Special Forces Operations, released Wednesday, also outlines plans for the future expansion of AFSOD and the creation of Joint Service Training Institutes.

That Oval Office picture for ages deserves closer Indian reading, with a geopolitical lens

Putin sees this as a victory. Europeans have decided to deal with Trump on his terms for the sake of the larger Western alliance. We look at the lessons for us in India.