Union Minister of New and Renewable Energy, Pralhad Joshi, today inaugurated the pellet plant and laid the foundation stone of the K2 Bio Ethanol plant in the district of Rewari in Haryana.

The pellet plant will produce 240 tonnes of pellets per day from stubble and help in a clean environment. The plant aims to transform crop residue into ethanol, biomass pellets and rural jobs to support India’s E20 Mission and Net Zero 2070 goals.

Talking to the media after the inauguration of the pellet plant, Mr Joshi said that under the new policy, the government has mandatory biomass and Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) co-firing for all thermal plants to save the environment. He added that earlier, crop waste was a burden for farmers as well as the environment, but now it is being used as pallets in thermal plants, which is profitable for farmers.

Italy won its fourth Davis Cup title with a 2-0 victory over Spain, sealing a third straight championship on home soil. Matteo Berrettini and Flavio Cobolli delivered in the singles, giving Italy an unbeatable lead in yesterday’s final.

Italy is the first team after the United States to win three consecutive Davis Cups. In yesterday’s final, Berrettini defeated Pablo Carreno Busta 6-3, 6-4, before Cobolli fought back to beat Jaume Munar 1-6, 7-6 (5), 7-5 to secure the title.

The Indian women’s kabaddi team clinched the Women’s Kabaddi World Cup in Dhaka, defeating Chinese Taipei 35–28 in the final to secure a second straight title. India maintained an unbeaten run through the tournament and beat Iran 33–21 in the semifinal.

Chinese Taipei also entered the final without a loss, overcoming host Bangladesh 25–18 in the last four.

Former India captain Ajay Thakur said the performance reflected the progress in the women’s game. “Retaining the World Cup is a proud moment for India. The team’s dominance highlights how far women’s kabaddi has evolved in recent years. Hosting the event in Bangladesh also shows the sport’s growing reach.”

The Sixth International Agronomy Congress (IAC-2025) will commence in New Delhi from the 24th of this month. Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan will inaugurate the event. The three-day event will feature plenary sessions, thematic symposia, lead lectures, poster presentations, an exhibition, and a dedicated Young Scientists and Students’ Conference.

The Ministry of Agriculture and farmers’ Welfare said that the event is expected to witness the participation of over one thousand global delegates and will serve as a platform for world-class scientific discourse. Experts from several international organizations along with Vice Chancellors of agricultural universities, ICAR Deputy Directors General, industry representatives and leading agri-business innovators are expected to attend the event.

The theme for IAC-2025 is ‘Re-envisioning Agronomy for Smart Agro-Food Systems and Environmental Protection’ which highlights the urgent need to create future-ready agricultural systems that are more productive, climate-resilient, environmentally sustainable and nutrition-secure.

India and Israel have formally signed the Terms of Reference (ToR) to initiate negotiations for a Free Trade Agreement (FTA), marking a major step toward deepening bilateral economic cooperation.

The ToR was signed in Tel Aviv by India’s Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal and Israel’s Minister of Economy and Industry Nir Barkat. The signing sets the framework that will guide structured negotiations between the two nations.

In a post on X, Goyal wrote, “Together with Nir Barkat, Minister of Economy and Industry of Israel, I signed the Terms of Reference (ToR) to guide the negotiations for a free trade agreement (FTA) between India and Israel today. This is the first crucial step towards facilitating talks to conclude a balanced, comprehensive, and mutually beneficial FTA to strengthen and enhance our trade, economic, and strategic partnership.”

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma today inaugurated the new Ramakrishna Mission College at Nongthymmai, Mawsmai in Sohra.

While addressing the occasion, Mr. Sangma said, this is the very first college by the Ramakrishna Mission in the entire Northeast. Highlighting the importance of education, he said, the state government has spent 15 per cent of its budget on education worth three thousand 600 crore rupees in this financial year.

In Jammu and Kashmir, the stage is all set for an exciting display of skill and sportsmanship as around 400 players representing 34 States, Union Territories and organisations from across the country gear up to compete in the 69th National School Games Under-19 Boys and Girls Table Tennis Tournament, commencing today at the Gymnasium Hall, University of Jammu.

Akashvani Jammu Correspondent reports that with the arrival of all participating contingents, Organising Secretary of the tournament and Joint Director, Youth Services and Sports Jammu, Vinakshi Koul, convened a meeting of coaches and managers last evening. She briefed them about the event’s schedule, rules, and logistics.

India concluded their debut campaign at the World Boxing Cup Finals 2025 with a stunning haul of nine gold medals on the final day in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh today.

Indian Women boxers Jaismine Lamboria, Nikhat Zareen, Parveen Hooda, Arundhati Choudhary, Preeti Pawar, Minakshi Hooda and Nupur Sheoran delivered a golden sweep with 7 gold medals in the tournament today, marking a historic achievement for the country.

Jaismine Lamboria punched her way to the women’s 57 kg GOLD medal beating Taipei’s Wu Shih Yi in the final 4-1. Nikhat Zareen clinched gold in the 51 kg category beating Xuan Yi Guo of Chinese Taipei 5-0. Parveen Hooda produced a gritty and determined performance to defeat Japan’s Ayaka Taguchi 3-2, clinching gold in 60 kg category.

Miss Mexico Fatima Bosch won the Miss Universe 2025 title in Thailand today. Bosch transformed her journey with dyslexia and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) into a passion for serving others as a longtime volunteer with migrants and vulnerable communities. Miss Venezuela was named second runner-up, Miss Philippines was announced as the third runner-up and Miss Côte d’Ivoire as fourth. Meanwhile, India’s Manika Vishwakarma exited the competition after failing to make it to the Top 12 list, extending India’s wait for the crown since Harnaaz Kaur Sandhu’s win in 2021.

The Delhi Trade Fair 2025 started on November 14 with business days. Public entry began on November 19 and will go on till November 27. Visitors can enter between 10:00 am and 7:30 pm, with the last entry at 5:30 pm. Early morning is usually less crowded, perfect for those who want a relaxed experience.

Tickets for Delhi Trade Fair 2025 are affordable for all. On weekdays, the ticket price is ₹80 for adults and ₹40 for children. On weekends, it’s ₹150 for adults and ₹60 for children.

Senior citizens and persons with disabilities can enter free of cost on all days. You can book your tickets through the official website, DMRC Saarthi app, or buy them at selected Delhi Metro stations. Since weekends are very crowded, booking in advance is highly recommended.