# Speakers call for disclosure of government records, disposal of pending RTI applications and clarity on land transfers and project approvals A press conference at the Press Club of India in New Delhi has brought renewed attention to questions surrounding nearly 7,200 acres of land in Haryana’s Jhajjar and Gurugram districts linked to SEZ and non-SEZ projects. International human rights defender Sardar Charanjit Singh and his associates called on the Haryana government and concerned authorities to make public the original records relating to land acquisition, change of land use, transfer…

HRDS INDIA has expressed concern over the custody of RSS ideologue and political commentator T.G. Mohandas in connection with controversial remarks allegedly made about protesters at Jantar Mantar. The organisation questioned the manner and timing of the police action and called for equal and impartial application of the law. HRDS INDIA said it does not endorse inflammatory, threatening or irresponsible statements made by anyone. However, it maintained that legal action must follow established law and due process and should not become a means of selective targeting based on political or…

Dr. Bhargav Mallappa has authored a new book, The Modi Era: India’s Journey of Transformation, which examines India’s digital transformation and the role of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership in shaping the country’s development journey. The book explores the growth of Digital India and examines key initiatives including Aadhaar, BharatNet, the Unified Payments Interface (UPI), digital payments, e-governance, digital literacy and financial inclusion. It also looks at how digital technology has changed the way citizens access government services, education, healthcare and economic opportunities. Dr. Mallappa has dedicated the book to…

India has achieved a significant milestone in its clean energy journey by crossing the 300 GW mark in installed non-fossil fuel-based power capacity, reaffirming the country’s commitment to building a cleaner, greener and more sustainable energy future.   The achievement highlights the rapid expansion of renewable energy sources such as solar, wind and hydropower, alongside nuclear power. India’s growing non-fossil fuel capacity reflects sustained efforts to diversify the energy mix and reduce dependence on conventional fossil-fuel-based electricity generation.   The milestone also underlines the country’s progress towards its long-term climate…

In a major boost to Bihar’s agricultural exports, the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) has facilitated the first-ever commercial sea shipment of GI-tagged Mithila Makhana from Bihar to Australia.   An 18-metric-tonne consignment of premium-quality Mithila Makhana was shipped from the BIADA Industrial Area in Bihta, Bihar. The consignment was sourced directly from Makhana growers in Darbhanga district, providing farmers with stronger access to international markets.   The shipment was flagged off by Bihar Agriculture Minister Vijay Kumar Sinha in the presence of the Director of…