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India and China have recently finished pulling back their soldiers from the last two spots where they faced each other on their Himalayan border. This is a big step toward improving their relationship. India’s Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar said that now both countries will start to think about other parts of their relationship carefully.

The two countries have had a tough time since the 2020 clashes, where 20 Indian and 4 Chinese soldiers lost their lives. Since then, India has cut off direct flights to China, banned many Chinese apps, and increased checks on Chinese investments. India believes that their relationship can’t get better unless there is peace at the border.

On the other hand, China thinks that the border issues shouldn’t stop them from having a good relationship. Jaishankar mentioned that with the end of the troop pullback, they can start looking at other ways to work together, but they need to keep their national safety as the main priority.

He also mentioned that making sure there is peace and calm at the border is very important for both countries to grow closer. Soon, top officials and diplomats from both sides will meet to discuss how to keep things peaceful and manage their activities at the border.

The border that stretches for about 4,000 km (around 2,500 miles) has caused tension for many years and even led to a war in 1962. After some earlier talks and agreements, things got better until the conflicts in 2020 interrupted their business ties.

Not long after they reached an agreement to end the border dispute, Chinese President Xi Jinping and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi talked for the first time in five years and decided to work on their differences and strengthen their ties. Indian officials believe that while they want to improve their business relationship, they will proceed slowly because there is still a lack of trust from the past years. The first steps may include restarting direct flights and speeding up visa approvals.

The PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana is making waves! Recently, a government report revealed that about 1.45 crore people have signed up for this scheme, and they’ve completed around 6.34 lakh solar panel installations on rooftops. The goal of this project is to set up 1 crore solar rooftops in homes by the year 2027, with a budget of ₹75,021 crores.

According to Union Minister Shripad Naik, the scheme has recorded 1.45 crore registrations and 26.38 lakh applications, with 6.34 lakh solar panels already installed. Such projects aim to help families save on electricity costs and promote green energy.

As of now, the government has issued subsidies to 3.66 lakh applicants, which are processed quickly within 15 to 21 days. When it comes to solar panel installations, Gujarat is leading the way with 2,86,545 installations, followed by Maharashtra with 1,26,344, and Uttar Pradesh with 53,423. The ministry is working closely with various groups like REC, DISCOMs, and vendors to solve any issues that might come up during the project.

This initiative is not just about saving money; it’s about making a cleaner and greener planet for everyone.

As Delhi faces serious air pollution issues, Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari has suggested a big change to help improve the situation: switching completely to CNG-powered vehicles. He believes using cleaner options like biofuels and electric vehicles is important for a greener future and making India self-sufficient.

Recently, Delhi was covered in thick smog, and the air quality was reported as ‘poor.’ According to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the air quality index (AQI) was at 274 this morning.

Pictures from places like Akshardham Temple and ITO show the smog affecting visibility. At 8 am, the AQI readings in various locations revealed serious pollution. For example, Anand Vihar had an AQI of 294, ITO was at 235, IGI Airport (T3) was at 256, and places like Chandni Chowk and Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium both had AQIs of 250. Any AQI over 200 is considered poor.

Earlier today, the Supreme Court rejected a request to relax strict measures aimed at fighting pollution in Delhi and plans to discuss this further in the next hearing. A bench of justices noted that none of the surrounding states—Delhi, Rajasthan, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh—followed orders to pay compensation to construction workers. They will also call the Chief Secretaries of these states to join the next virtual meeting.

The Supreme Court made it clear that any easing of rules will only happen if air quality starts improving. They will address this topic on Thursday. The court was not impressed with suggestions to relax pollution measures, stating that the AQI is still unstable.

The SC has instructed the Commission on Air Quality Management (CAQM) to better communicate what needs to be done to combat pollution, and they emphasized the need for coordination among different agencies like the MCD, Delhi Police, and other environmental groups. The SC also ordered that court commissioners be provided proper protection while carrying out their duties