News The historic city of Xi’an in northwest China is busy developing a new software city inspired by the Bengaluru model. Local authorities are looking up to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for assistance in this regard and want him to sign a contract with the Chinese government to this effect ...

News India  proposed an amendment to the United Nations’ Montreal Protocol, which calls on countries to phase out their use of HFCs, gases used in refrigerators, air conditioners and insulating foams that are a highly potent form of greenhouse gas emissions. India’s amendment calls for a 15-year transition period for ...

News The Environment ministry today launched a web-based portal for online submission and tracking of proposals related to environment, forest and wildlife clearances. Benefit It will automate the entire tracking of proposals, including online submission of a new proposal, editing or updating of the details in proposals, and will display ...