Addressing the gathering, the Maharashtra CM said the world was at a “very defining moment”, pointing out that global food systems are under severe stress due to rising climate volatility, depleting water tables, deteriorating soil health, fragile supply chains and unpredictable markets
20 February,2026 12:34 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Governor Acharya Devvrat pointed out that chemical fertilisers such as urea and DAP, along with pesticides, release harmful gases like nitrous oxide, contaminate groundwater, enter the food chain, and render soil infertile
19 February,2026 07:50 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Mukesh Ambani announced that Reliance and Jio will invest Rs 10 lakh crore over seven years to build sovereign AI infrastructure in India. Speaking at the India AI Summit 2026, he unveiled Jio AI Bharat and outlined plans for gigawatt-scale data centers and green-powered AI systems
19 February,2026 01:53 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
At Mumbai Climate Week 2026, Maharashtra announced climate action goals, including 50 per cent green energy by 2030, expanded PM-KUSUM pumps and stronger urban climate resilience measures
17 February,2026 04:58 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
