Month: September 2024

Former US President Donald Trump slammed singer Taylor Swift, days after she endorsed his presidential rival and Vice President, Kamala Harris.

In a strongly worded post, Trump said he “hates” the pop star.

“I HATE TAYLOR SWIFT!” he said on Truth Social on Sunday.

Last week, Taylor Swift came in support of Vice President Kamala Harris, the day she sparred off Trump in a presidential debate organised by ABC News.

“I will be casting my vote for Kamala Harris and Tim Walz in the 2024 Presidential Election,” Swift said.

On Wednesday, she took to Instagram and penned a lengthy note.

The note stated, “Like many of you, I watched the debate tonight. If you haven’t already, now is a great time to do your research on the issues at hand and the stances these candidates take on the topics that matter to you the most. As a voter, I make sure to watch and read everything I can about their proposed policies and plans for this country.”

Harris was nominated as the Democratic nominee after President Joe Biden quit the presidential race amid mounting concerns over his age, particularly after his poor show in the debate with Donald Trump in June.

She is the first female, first Black, and first Asian American vice president. If elected president, the 59-year-old Harris would become the first woman in history to become the US president. The vice president is only the second woman ever nominated for the presidency by a major political party.

Heaping praises on Harris, Swift called her a “warrior” and a “steady-handed, gifted leader”. She also said the country can accomplish much more if led by ‘calm’ than being led by “chaos,” in a veiled reference to former President Trump.

“I will be casting my vote for Kamala Harris and Tim Walz in the 2024 Presidential Election. I’m voting for @kamalaharris because she fights for the rights and causes I believe need a warrior to champion them. I think she is a steady-handed, gifted leader and I believe we can accomplish so much more in this country if we are led by calm and not chaos. I was so heartened and impressed by her selection of running mate @timwalz, who has been standing up for LGBTQ+ rights, IVF, and a woman’s right to her own body for decades,” the singer added.

She concluded her post by calling herself a “childless cat lady,” alluding to a phrase previously used by Sen JD Vance, Trump’s running mate, to criticize Democrats.

Kamala Harris is of Indian origin. Her mother was Indian and her father is Jamaican; both immigrated to the United States. She was born in Oakland, California, and attended a historically black university, Howard University, in Washington. (ANI)

Actor Vidya Balan paid a photographic tribute to the legendary singer M S Subbulakshmi on her 108th birth anniversary on Monday.

Vidya re-created some of the iconic looks of the ‘Nightingale of India’ and for that, she teamed up with costume designer Anu Parthasarathy.

Vidya expressed her deep admiration for Subbulakshmi not just through photos, but also in words.

She took to Instagram and shared a video featuring her in different looks.

Along with the post, she shared a note, which read, “On her 108th birth anniversary, I feel honoured and overjoyed to be able to pay a photographic tribute to “BHARAT RATNA ” M.S.Subbulakshmi (M.S.Amma), famously referred to as The ‘Queen of Music’ by Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru and as the ‘Nightingale of India’ by Sarojini Naidu.”

“This is a humble homage by @anuparthasarathy & me to the legend M.S.Subbulakshmi – The Original Style icon, who carried off with great aplomb, an appearance that was a study in simplicity , adding to the allure of her mellifluous voice. This feature showcases four sarees that M.S.Amma wore & popularised between the 60’s & the 80’s and is a portrayal of M.S.Amma’s concert persona. If the rich, vibrant and unique sarees were one half of M.S.Amma’s appearance, the other half was the simple accessory ensemble including the traditional kumkumam and vibhuti on her forehead, the 2 distinctive nose pins on either side , and the mallipoo(jasmine) adorned kondai(bun),” she added.

Vidya also expressed how it her long cherished dream to play M.S.Amma and also thanked M.S.Amma’s granddaughter-in-law Sikkil Mala Chandrashekhar for the guidance.

“Many a THANK YOU’s are due in the realization of this heartfelt endeavour. Thank you so much @sikkilmala ma’am (renowned flautist and granddaughter-in-law of M.S.Subbulakshmi ) for your invaluable guidance & insights . And how can i thank you enough @anuparthasarathy for coming up with the idea of doing this when i expressed my long cherished dream to play M.S.Amma .I appreciate your passion for detail and your patience over 7 years in seeing this through to fruition …Nandree Anu ma’am,” Vidya continued.

Vidya left fans and industry members impressed with her interesting tribute to the late singer.

Neena Gupta wrote, “Wow, you look so beautiful like her.”

Sobhita commented, “This is simply fantastic!! Wow.”

One of the users wrote, “Wow! Your expressions and the way you are dressed… the whole demeanour is just completely MS Amma! Am so happy that I could contribute with my mom’s cherished tanpura to bring this amazing project to fruition!”

Subbulkashmi was the first musician to receive both the Bharat Ratna, India’s highest civilian recognition, and the Ramon Magsaysay Award. The singer, a disciple of her mother Shanmugavadivu, began training in Carnatic music at the age of ten. She was also the first Indian artist to appear before the United Nations General Assembly in 1966.

Meanwhile, on the acting front, Vidya is all set to reprise her iconic character of Manjulika in ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3’. (ANI)

Awami Ittehad Party (AIP) candidate from Pulwama Assembly seat, Mohammad Iqbal Sofi, on Monday joined National Conference in the presence of National Conference leader Omar Abdullah.

After joining NC, Mohammad Iqbal Sofi urged the people to support the NC-Congress alliance in the assembly polls.

“I was contesting candidate of AIP from Pulwama. I received this information that AIP is forming an alliance with Jamaat-e-Islami (JEI). Voting will be conducted on September 18 and yesterday, we got this news suddenly through social media…I believe that NC will win all the seats…I cannot withdraw my candidature so I request everyone to support the candidate of the NC-Congress alliance,” Sofi said.

Sofi also praised the National Conference.

Omar Abdullah said that the reality of AIP chief Engineer Rashid is coming out in front of the people.

“It is good that the reality of Engineer Rashid and his party is coming out in front of the people. The person who joined NC today was a candidate from AIP. But Engineer Rashid left his candidates and supported someone else…Here are two candidates, from Pulwama and Kulgam, who were ditched by Engineer Rashid at the end moment.”

Earlier, Omar Abdullah said that he is hoping that a good portion of the votes will go to the National Conference candidates.

“We are hoping that when the voting takes place the day after tomorrow, a good portion of the votes will go to the National Conference candidates, and they will be successful here,” he said.

Referring to Sheikh Abdul Rashid, commonly referred as Engineer Rashid, Omar Abdullah said his strings “are connected somewhere else”.

“He gets the signal from somewhere else. They dance on that signal. It is obvious that they have been fielded to target the National Conference. There is no problem, we can face it.”

Last week, a special NIA court in Delhi granted bail to Rashid, MP, who is an accused in the terror funding case, and allowed him to campaign in the upcoming Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections.

Elections in Jammu and Kashmir will be held on September 18, September 25, and October 1. Votes will be counted on October 8.

These are the first assembly polls to be held in Kashmir since the abrogation of Article 370. (ANI)

Ahead of the crucial Assembly polls in Jammu and Kashmir which are being held after a gap of 10 years Union Home Minister Amit Shah drew the battle lines and said that this election is between the BJP and the alliance between Congress and the National Conference.

Speaking at an election rally in Kishtwar on Sunday Amit Shah said, “The upcoming elections are between two forces. On one hand, you have the BJP which walks on the ideals of Pandit Prem Nath Dogra and Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee. It’s clear to us that J&K was and will always be an integral part of India. When we fought against the idea of ‘2 Vidhaan and 2 Pradhan’ for the country, the Congress Party, under the leadership of Nehru, opposed our campaign. Farooq Ji used to say that even if Modi Ji becomes Prime Minister 10 times, he cannot remove Article 370. Mehbooba ji used to say that if Article 370 is removed, there will be bloodshed. But our Prime Minister Narendra Modi removed Article 370 and established one flag, one leader and one constitution in the country.”

He further asserted that till the time BJP is there no one would be able to remove Article 370.

“This election is between those who have abrogated Article 370 and those who brought Article 370. I wish to ask the Gurjars and Pahadis in the last 70 years what has Article 370 given to you? Due to Article 370 the Gurjars, Pahadis, Dalits or women of Jammu and Kashmir did not get the benefits of reservation. PM Modi gave reservation to Paharis, OBCs and Dalits without touching the reservation of the Gurjars. For 70 years they ruled Jammu and Kashmir but why panchayat polls were not held? PM Modi within 10 years conducted Gram panchayat, block panchayat and district panchayat polls,” the Union Home Minister said.

PM Modi has strengthened the democracy in Jammu and Kashmir.

Amit Shah said, “Modi Ji strengthened democracy in Jammu and Kashmir. I want to ask Farooq Abdullah that your three generations ruled, but did the people of Jammu and Kashmir ever get free treatment up to Rs 5 lakh? Modi ji provided free treatment up to Rs 5 lakh to everyone, from the valley to the plains and the second Rs 5 lakh would be given the senior citizens above the age of 70 years. Abdullah’s family ruled Jammu and Kashmir for three generations. Did anyone get 5 kg rice free during their rule? PM Modi has given rice to every house.”

The Home Minister questioned the Abdullah family and asked them if they had done anything to bring water to every house like the BJP government had done under the scheme “Har Ghar me Nal se Jal”.

“If the BJP government is formed then we are committed for the development of Jammu region, Rajouri and Poonch. They (Abdullah-Gandhi) say that if they come to power then all those who are in jail on charges of terrorism will be freed. Once the Abdullah, Gandhi and Muftis are defeated we will completely eradicate terrorism from the valley. Congress put Sheikh Abdullah in jail for anti-national activities, if Rahul Gandhi has the courage he should keep the white paper in front of the country which was given to the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly then. The same Congress which blamed Abdullah family for terrorism and kept Omar Abdullah’s father in jail are now forming alliance to win polls,” Amit Shah said.

Congress and the National Conference have formed an alliance for the assembly polls. Assembly polls will be held in Jammu and Kashmir in three phases on September 18, September 25 and November 1. Votes will be counted on October 8. (ANI)

With Arvind Kejriwal expected to resign as Delhi Chief Minister, the name of Delhi’s new Chief Minister will be decided at the Aam Aadmi Party’s (AAP) legislative meeting, scheduled for Tuesday.

According to the Aam Aadmi Party, the meeting will be held at the Chief Minister’s residence at 11 a.m. tomorrow.

When CM Kejriwal meets Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena at 4:30 p.m. tomorrow to submit his resignation, the newly chosen leader of the legislative party will simultaneously stake a claim for the post of Chief Minister.

AAP leader Sandeep Pathak said, “The next Chief Minister of Delhi will be decided within the next 1-2 days. A legislative party meeting will select one… Arvind Kejriwal is not drawn to power; he values his honour the most.”

Earlier today, AAP MP Raghav Chadha and leaders Manish Sisodia, Saurabh Bharadwaj, Kailash Gehlot, and Atishi arrived at CM Kejriwal’s residence. The party is holding its Political Affairs Committee (PAC) meeting.

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal is set to meet Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena on Tuesday at the LG Secretariat, following his resignation announcement.

The meeting is scheduled for 4:30 p.m. According to party sources, Kejriwal is expected to step down as Delhi CM on Tuesday.

Kejriwal announced on Sunday that he would resign and would not assume the CM’s chair until the people of Delhi declared him “honest.” He has also called for advancing polls in the national capital to November this year, ahead of the scheduled February elections.

Kejriwal stated that if re-elected by the public, it would serve as a “certificate” of his honesty. He added that he would push for early elections, alongside those in Maharashtra.

Following Kejriwal’s announcement, the BJP termed it a “PR stunt,” claiming he was attempting to restore his image.

He was released from Tihar Jail on Friday evening, after being granted bail by the Supreme Court in a corruption case related to the alleged Delhi Excise Policy scam. (ANI)

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal is set to meet Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena on Tuesday at the LG Secretariat following his announcement of resignation.

The meeting is scheduled for 4:30 pm. According to party sources, Kejriwal is expected to step down as Delhi CM on Tuesday.

Notably, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) will convene its Political Affairs Committee (PAC) today at 5 pm.

The meeting will likely discuss the next Delhi CM and matters related to the Cabinet.

As this will be the first PAC since Kejriwal’s release from jail, the upcoming Haryana elections are also expected to be on the agenda.

AAP leader Kejriwal announced on Sunday that he would resign and not assume the CM’s chair until the people of Delhi declared him “honest.” He has also called for the advancement of polls in the national capital to November this year, ahead of the scheduled February elections.

Kejriwal mentioned that if re-elected by the public, it would serve as a “certificate” of his honesty. He added that he would push for early elections, alongside those in Maharashtra.

Following Kejriwal’s announcement of his intention to resign, the BJP termed it a “PR stunt,” claiming he was attempting to restore his image.

He was released from Tihar Jail on Friday evening, after being granted bail by the Supreme Court in a corruption case related to the alleged Delhi Excise Policy scam. (ANI)

The Global Kashmiri Pandit Diaspora (GKPD) has welcomed the Bharatiya Janata Party’s election manifesto for the Jammu and Kashmir assembly elections.

It has also urged that the rehabilitation, resettlement, recourse and restitution of Kashmiri Pandits need to be grounded in Constitutional frameworks validated by Parliament with Judicial closure.

In a letter addressed to BJP President JP Nadda, GKPD stated, “On behalf of the Global Kashmiri Pandit Diaspora community, we wish to express our heartfelt appreciation for the commitments laid out in your 2024 Jammu & Kashmir election manifesto.”

It has hailed the promises like the inclusion of rehabilitation initiatives such as the Tika Lal Taploo Visthapit Samaj Punarvas Yojana, the promise of temple restoration under the Rishi Kashyapa Pilgrimage Rejuvenation Drive, the provision of two reserved seats for Kashmiri Pandits in the state assembly through the delimitation process.

It has also appreciated BJP’s commitment to continued fight against Pakistan-sponsored terrorism, which is supported by certain local elements have been positively received by our community.

“These steps reflect your acknowledgment of the unique struggles and aspirations of the Kashmiri Pandit community that is facing near extinction. We would encourage your party to advise the Lieutenant Governor to go ahead and implement these recommendations right away which will have an electric impact on the upcoming elections,” it stated.

The Global Kashmiri Pandit Diaspora also urged its community to vote for political parties which proactively take up their cause.

It, however, also said that steps outlined in BJP’s manifesto are commendable but fall “considerably short of community expectations.”

The GKPD further proposed that the initiatives related to Pandits be grounded in a framework that draws upon the Indian Constitution, is validated by Parliament and has judicial closure.

“The Constitution offers many RESETTLEMENT options, such as Union Territory, the Fifth Schedule, the Sixth Schedule, Autonomous Development Councils, Special Administrative Regions, to name a few. This is the only safeguard against the recurrence of horrors we have endured,” it stated.

The GKPD also asserted the need to address the “grave injustices” of the past and emphasised on the private member’s bill recognising the genocide of Kashmiri Pandits, that has been tabled in Parliament.

“It would provide formal acknowledgement of the atrocities we’ve suffered, aligning with India’s commitments under international law, including the Genocide Convention, which India has ratified,” it added.

The Global Kashmiri Pandit Diaspora highlighted the Supreme Court’s recommendation of establishing of a Truth and Reconciliation Commission, and proposed setting up of a high-powered Sarla Bhat Tribunal to investigate the “horrible atrocities committed against our community”, as well as to bring the perpetrators to justice.

“We urge you to treat this appeal with the utmost urgency and seriousness and we remain open to a constructive dialogue on how best to implement these measures. We are confident that with your leadership and decisive action, these crucial steps will not only ensure the restoration of justice and dignity for the Kashmiri Pandit community but also stand as a lasting testament to the BJP’s commitment to the values of equity and humanity, securing both electoral success and moral victory in India’s democratic elections,” the letter added.

The elections in the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir will be held in three phases: September 18, September 25 and October 1. The counting of votes will be held on October 8.

BJP, in its manifesto, has made 25 promises, focussing on women, youths, Kashmiri Pandits, restoring temples and wiping out terrorism. The party has focused on women-led development in Jammu and Kashmir.

It promised to implement ‘Maa Samman Yojana’ to provide Rs 18,000 per year to the senior most woman in every household in Jammu and Kashmir.

It also promised to provide assistance through the state government for Women SHGs on the issue of interest on bank loans.

There are a total number of 90 Assembly constituencies in Jammu and Kashmir, out of which 7 seats are reserved for SCs and 9 seats are reserved for STs.

According to the Election Commission of India, Jammu and Kashmir has 88.06 lakh eligible electors.

In the previous Assembly elections, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) won 28 seats, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) secured 25, the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (NC) won 15, and the Congress won 12. (ANI)

China’s Shanghai province faced severe disruptions Monday morning as Typhoon Bebinca, the strongest storm to directly hit the city in over seven decades, leading to widespread shutdowns, CNN reported.

The Chinese financial hub, home to 25 million residents, was brought to a standstill as flights, trains, and highways were suspended during a national holiday period.

Typhoon Bebinca made landfall in an industrial area southeast of the city around 7:30 am (local time). The Joint Typhoon Warning Centre (JTWC) reported that the storm brought maximum wind speeds of 130 kilometres per hour (80 mph), equivalent to a Category 1 hurricane on the Atlantic scale.

Chinese state media confirmed it was the most powerful storm to strike Shanghai since 1949.

In response to the severe weather, the China Meteorological Administration issued a red typhoon warning, its most severe alert, warning of gale force winds and heavy rainfall in large swathes of eastern China, CNN reported.

highest level of typhoon warning, a red alert. Authorities warned of gale-force winds and heavy rainfall that could affect large parts of eastern China, prompting heightened safety measures across the region.

Notably, the timing of Typhoon Bebinca caused significant disruption during the Mid-Autumn Festival, also known as the Moon Festival, a three-day national holiday, as reported by CNN. Holiday makers found their travel plans thrown into dismay as authorities worked to minimise the storm’s impact.

Since 8 pm Sunday, all flights at Shanghai’s two major international airports were grounded. Most train and ferry services were halted, further complicating transportation in and out of the city.

Additionally, several highways and bridges in Shanghai were closed as a precautionary measure against the typhoon’s destructive winds and heavy rains. (ANI)

An 11-year-old boy was allegedly attacked by a wolf in Mohan Pipri village of Bahraich in the early hours of Monday morning.

According to the family, at about 2 am in the morning while the family were asleep on the roof of their home a wolf attacked Mohammad Umar’s son Imran Ali.

Speaking about the attack the boy’s father Mohmmad Umar said, “We were asleep on the roof when the wolf came and pounced on my son. He screamed for help and people gathered.”

“My son was severely wounded in the attack and admitted to a hospital, “Umar added.

Mohammad Umar says that the wolf menace is continuing in the village for the past several days.

“Earlier also many people have become the targets of wolf in the village. The administration is trying its level best to catch the man-eater but has not been successful in its mission,” Mohammad Umar said.

“People are afraid to venture out in the night in the village. We are assisting the local administration in taming the wild animal and cage it,” he added.

The villagers claim the wolf has been escaping the forest authorities and hope that it gets captured soon.

“Although the administration is trying its level best to put the wolf under cage, it is escaping every time. We wish it is caught as soon as possible,” Mohammad Umar said.

Earlier, on Sunday Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath visited Bahraich district to meet the families affected by the wolf attack and assured the locals that the administration will work under ‘Operation Bhediya’ on the issue until the district becomes danger-free.

Addressing a gathering Chief Minister Yogi said, “There have been some casualties due to the attacks from the wolves. There have been some deaths due to the terror of wolves for the last two months, and some children have also been injured. When I was informed about this for the first time, I immediately instructed the administration to run a campaign.”

“There is a forest department team whose priority is to rescue the animal, but there are also shoot-at-sight orders as a last resort amid a growing number of wolf attacks in the Bahraich district,” added the CM.

Meanwhile, forest department officials are making all efforts to capture the sixth “killer” wolf under the ‘Operation Bhediya’ campaign that was launched in the state to capture a pack of six wolves that have killed nine people and injured 50 people since July this year.

The Uttar Pradesh Forest Department captured the fifth ‘killer’ wolf on September 10, while one wolf remains elusive. The wolves had been behind several attacks on villagers in Bahraich, and the Uttar Pradesh Forest Department took the wolf to a rescue shelter. (ANI)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that the country is determined to build a sustainable energy path forward and that the focus is on solar power, wind power, nuclear, and hydropower to secure the future.

Addressing the inaugural day of the 4th Global Renewable Energy Investor’s Meet (RE-INVEST) 2024, PM Modi said that today’s India is preparing a base for the next 1000 years.

“Our aim is not to reach the top but to remain on top. Today, not only Indians but the entire world feels that India is the best bet of the 21st century. Global Fintech Fest was organised earlier this month, after which people from all over the world participated in the first solar international festival. Then people from every corner of the world came to the Global Semiconductor Summit and now today we are gathered here to discuss the future of Green Energy,” PM Modi said.

“We don’t have vast reserves of oil and gas, we are not energy producers. Therefore, we have focused on solar power, wind power, nuclear, and hydropower to secure our future. We are determined to build a sustainable energy path forward,” he said.

The Prime Minister highlighted the efforts towards achieving the target of 500 GW by 2030. “Among the G20 nations, we are leading. The country that could not be seen as a developed nation before will now set an example for the world as a developing one,” he said.

He said that the RE-INVEST is not an isolated event but part of a larger vision and action plan to make India a developed nation by 2047.

“How we are doing this is evident in the first 100 days of our third term, visible in the decisions made for hundreds of districts. In these 100 days, our priorities are clear, and a reflection of our skill and scale is visible. During this period, we have addressed every sector and every area that is crucial for India’s rapid growth. Numerous significant decisions have been made for the expansion of physical and social infrastructure,” PM Modi said.

The Prime Minister emphasised the central government’s welfare initiatives in the first 100 days of the third term and said, “In the past 100 days, we’ve made significant decisions to support green energy. We have launched the Offshore Green Energy Policy under the Vibrant Gas Funding Scheme, where we plan to spend over Rs 7,000 crore. India is also working on generating 31,000 megawatts of hydropower, for which we will spend more than Rs 12,000 crore.”

“Looking at the approved High-Speed Road Corridor Projects, in the past 100 days, more than five new Made in India safety high-speed vande bharat trains have been launched. We’ve also announced an initiative to boost electric mobility,” he said.

Prime Minister inaugurated the three-day Global Renewable Energy Investor’s Meet (RE-INVEST) 2024, hosted by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), in Gujarat’s Gandhinagar district earlier.

Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Kumar Yadav, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai and Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant were also present on the occasion.

Speaking on occasion, Pralhad Joshi commended the Prime Minister’s leadership that has facilitated India to become a global leader in renewable energy.

“India is not only the fifth-largest but also the world’s fastest-growing economy. Under PM Modi’s leadership, India is championing the cause of clean energy. As the Chief Minister of Gujarat, PM Modi played a pivotal role in advancing renewable energy. Under his guidance, Gujarat emerged as the frontrunner in green energy sectors. Upon becoming the Prime Minister of India, he made it a global mission to create a cleaner and more sustainable world,” Joshi said.

Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel said that under the leadership of PM Modi, Gujarat emerged as the leading state in the renewable energy sector and added that the state’s renewable energy policy and green hydrogen policy reflect the state government’s commitment to a green future.

“The installed capacity of renewable energy in Gujarat is over 50,000 megawatts, with renewable energy contributing 54 per cent to the state’s energy capacity. Gujarat leads the country in solar power installation,” he said.

He further stressed the mission to produce 3 MTPA (Million Tonnes Per Annum) of green hydrogen, positioning Gujarat at the forefront of the green hydrogen revolution in India. “Today, the state of Gujarat is emerging as a prime destination for investment in the green energy sector,” he added.

The central theme of RE-INVEST 2024 is Mission 500 GW, which underscores India’s strategic goal to expand its renewable energy capacity significantly by 2030. As the 4th largest country globally in installed renewable energy capacity, India aims to further consolidate its leadership in the global energy transition.

Key international partners for this year’s event include Australia, Denmark, Germany, and Norway. Additionally, Indian states such as Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Telangana, Rajasthan, Karnataka, and Uttar Pradesh will actively participate. High-level delegations from the US, UK, Belgium, the European Union, Oman, UAE, Singapore, and Hong Kong will also be in attendance, with some delegations led by ministers from Germany and Denmark.

The conference will feature an extensive agenda across 44 sessions, including a Chief Ministerial Plenary, a CEO Roundtable, and discussions focused on renewable energy innovations and opportunities specific to various countries and states. Noteworthy sessions will address the role of women in accelerating energy transitions and provide a platform for start-ups, including pitches by the ten winners of the Solar X Challenge.

RE-INVEST’s inaugural edition was held in February 2015 in New Delhi, followed by subsequent editions in October 2018 in Delhi NCR, and a virtual edition in November 2020. (ANI)