climate cooperation

The association had planned to demonstrate in front of the Sulur MLA office but shifted the protest to the Sulur bus stand after police denied permission for the earlier venue. After the protest, members submitted a petition to Sulur MLA N M Sivakumar at his office.

Foreign Minister of Australia, Penny Wong, announced that she will visit India to participate in the Quad Foreign Ministers' Meeting and hold the Australia-India Foreign Ministers' Framework Dialogue.

Prime Minister Modi's five-nation tour secured nearly $40 billion in investment, with over 50 global firms pledging fresh capital and expansion. Key sectors like semiconductors, defence, and energy saw significant commitments. India elevated ties with the UAE, Netherlands, Sweden, and Italy, fostering strategic partnerships and boosting economic cooperation.

Teach children to love nature, all living beings: Amma

Switzerland's Ambassador to India, Maya Tissafi, lauded Kashmir's beauty and rich heritage during her visit. She highlighted shared responsibilities in sustainable tourism and disaster risk reduction, noting ongoing Swiss-Indian collaborations. Tissafi met with local leaders, discussing potential partnerships in tourism, vocational training, and agriculture, emphasizing the valley's blend of tradition and modernity.

India and Sweden have elevated their ties to a strategic partnership, signing an action plan for 2026-2030 covering green transition, technology, trade, and defence. Prime Minister Modi emphasized shared democratic values and innovation, highlighting growing defence cooperation moving beyond a buyer-seller dynamic. Discussions also explored strengthening supply chains and sustainable mobility.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah emphasized strengthening the border security grid with Pakistan and Bangladesh, urging zero infiltration. He highlighted expanding BSF jurisdiction to 50 km, combating drone smuggling, and improving facilities for women personnel. Shah also lauded BSF's historical contributions and ongoing modernization efforts, including infrastructure development and technological advancements.

India's Union environment minister Bhupender Yadav highlighted the nation's "coexistence-based management" approach to tackle human-wildlife conflict amidst growing economies. He emphasized that conservation efforts extend beyond mere numbers, focusing on habitat expansion, connectivity, and multi-species protection, including tigers, lions, leopards, snow leopards, and cheetahs, with the International Big Cat Alliance poised to foster cross-border cooperation.

As part of the reshuffle, Vijay retained the Poverty Alleviation portfolio and reassigned the Women Welfare department, previously held by him, to newly inducted minister K Jegadeshwari. Congress leaders S Rajesh Kumar and P Viswanathan have been allotted the Tourism and Higher Education portfolios, respectively. Another TVK minister, Mohamed Farvas, has been allocated the Labour Welfare and Skill Development portfolio.

A bold overhaul of higher education aims to align degrees with emerging industries, transforming classrooms into pathways for jobs and nation-building

A JICA team, working with the local forest department, will survey natural resources and socio-economic conditions in Gaberletuwa village and ten others across Jharkhand. The initiative aims to facilitate proper resource utilization and conservation, supporting forest dwellers against climate change threats and promoting sustainable rural economies through forest regeneration.