Building a Safer Future: ‘Standardized Development and Building Regulations, 2023’ by Bureau of Indian Standards
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has issued a new document that aims to revolutionize India’s built environment. The document, titled ‘Standardized Development and Building Regulations, 2023’, is encapsulated in Special Publication SP 73: 2023. It sets forth a comprehensive framework for ensuring safety, accessibility and sustainability in construction, aligned with the National Building Code […]
DEPWD and NHRDN Partner to Enhance Employment Prospects for Divyangjans
A landmark move In a landmark move, the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPWD) and the National Human Resources Development Network (NHRDN) have signed a memorandum of understanding on the closing day of the International Purple Fest in Goa. This strategic collaboration aims to aggregate employment opportunities for Divyangjans through the innovative PM-DAKSH-DEPWD […]
Breaking Records: REC Limited’s 61.1 Billion Yen Green Bonds Lead India’s Green Revolution
REC Limited, a leading government-owned infrastructure finance company in India, has made a significant foray into the international green finance market by successfully issuing its inaugural Yen Denominated Green Bonds. The issuance, totaling 61.1 Billion Japanese Yen (approximately 555 million USD), marks a milestone in REC’s commitment to sustainability and renewable energy initiatives. Green Bonds […]
Revolutionizing India’s Energy Landscape: New Rules to Boost Green Hydrogen and Energy Transition
The Minister for Power, Mr. R. K. Singh, has unveiled a series of new regulations designed to foster a more conducive environment for industries such as Green Hydrogen manufacturers. These rules are poised to expedite the establishment of energy storage capacity and play a pivotal role in advancing the energy transition while simultaneously securing the […]
India and Singapore Connect Through NPCI’s UPI-PayNow Linkage
Revolutionizing Cross-Border Transactions India and Singapore have taken a significant leap in financial technology by integrating their digital payment systems, UPI (Unified Payments Interface) and PayNow. This integration marks a major milestone in the evolution of international financial transactions, paving the way for a more connected global economy. The UPI-PayNow Linkage: A Game-Changer The linkage […]
New Development Bank Commits $700 Million to Accelerate India’s Sustainable Infrastructure Projects
Vladimir Kazbekov, the Vice President and Chief Operations Officer of the New Development Bank (NDB), recently completed a four-day visit to India with the aim of deepening partnership opportunities in various sectors of mutual interest. These sectors include renewable energy, transportation, water and sanitation, and social and digital infrastructure. During his visit, Mr. Kazbekov participated […]
Expanding Horizons: IIT Madras to Open a New Campus in Kandy, Sri Lanka
In a landmark move, the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras has announced its plans to open a new campus in Kandy, Sri Lanka. This is the second overseas campus of the premier engineering institute, after Tanzania, and a testament to the growing educational ties between India and Sri Lanka. Why Kandy? Kandy is a […]