India-US trade deal: India receptive to imports of GM farm products used in animal feed? Mini deal in works as Trump deadline nears

[ad_1] India shall host this year’s summit of the four-nation Quad alliance, which includes the United States, Australia and Japan. (AI image) India-US trade deal: As part of the ongoing trade deal negotiations with the US, India appears to be open to imports of some genetically modified agriculture products that are used for animal feed….

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NHAI’s sustainability push: Greenhouse gas emissions dip, even as highway construction picks up pace

[ad_1] The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) took a step towards sustainable development, announcing that its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions intensity has been reduced to 0.8 MTCO₂e per kilometre from 1.0 MTCO2e/km. This drop comes even as national highway construction rose by 20% in FY 2023–24, the agency said in its latest Sustainability Report.The…

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Indian Railways monetisation push: NITI Aayog looks at ways to boost transporter’s non-fare revenue; land, solar and tourism options on radar

[ad_1] NITI Aayog is working on a strategy for Indian Railways to bring in cash from sources other than fare.The agency is planning to focus on asset monetisation, public-private partnerships in station redevelopment, and identifying fresh revenue streams.The government’s think-tank has invited proposals to carry out a research study on how Indian Railways can boost…

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