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I say that one a lot. Thank you expresses…” Chud the Builder’s bond revoked after new footage emerges in Tennessee shooting case NEW DELHI: Launching the green hydrogen certification portal Wednesday, new and renewable energy minister Pralhad Joshi urged states to actively participate in advancing National Green Hydrogen Mission.The portal, unveiled during a national workshop on strengthening the green hydrogen mission, will facilitate transparent certification and regulatory compliance under Green Hydrogen Certification Scheme of India. He added that the regulatory framework had been streamlined through the launch of the certification scheme and the finalisation of standards for green ammonia and green methanol in recent months.Joshi said six states had already notified dedicated green hydrogen policies, four were in the process of finalising them, while seven others had integrated hydrogen into their existing industrial and renewable energy policy frameworks.Giving details of efforts to strengthen domestic manufacturing of green hydrogen, the minister said financial incentives had been awarded to 15 companies to establish 3,000 MW per annum of indigenous electrolyser manufacturing capacity, reducing dependence on imported supply chains. He also said that contracts had been awarded for the supply of 30,000 MTPA of green hydrogen to state-run oil refiners, while Rs 84 crore had been sanctioned for pilot projects testing 100% hydrogen injection in the steel sector.The minister also informed that nearly Rs 208 crore had been allocated to support 37 hydrogen-fuelled vehicles and nine refuelling stations, besides an investment of over Rs 193 crore across seven national testing facilities.The National Green Hydrogen Mission was launched in 2023 with an outlay of Rs 19,744 crore. He highlighted that the mission had taken a significant step towards reducing import dependence, with agreements signed for the supply of 6.7 lakh MTPA of green ammonia to 11 fertiliser plants.Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.About the AuthorAtul MathurAtul Mathur is a Senior Assistant Editor at The Times of India with over 27 years of experience in journalism. Based in Delhi, he has spent much of his career reporting on governance, public policy and politics, churning out researched, data-driven stories that impact daily lives. Atul is known for investigative depth and strong human-interest narratives as he strives to bring clarity and context to complex issues. 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Govt ITI, World Bank (Mahila) in Meerut received the highest grade (9.8), followed by Govt ITI in Chaibasa (Jharkhand), Dalmia Pvt ITI in Sundargarh (Odisha) and Govt ITI (Jhansi), each receiving a grade of 9.7.Nearly 11,600 ITIs received a grade above 4, compared with 11,928 last year. A grade above 4 enables ITIs to add new-age courses, such as 3D printing, internet of things, drone technician, solar technician, among others. In all, 126 ITIs are categorised as non-graded (NG) for the want of sufficient data as these are newly established ITIs.Directorate General of Training, the apex nodal agency for regulating vocational training, developed a grading scale between 0 and 10, based on eight parameters. Of the eight, admission (30%) and passing results (30%) have the highest weighting for the current academic year, followed by a computer-based examination (10%) and average marks obtained (10%). Enrolment of women and diversity in trades which includes new emerging courses weighed 5% each.Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosPM Modi, Trump Hold Bilateral Talks On Hormuz, Seafarers, Defence, Trade TiesSpeaker to Hear TMC and Rebel Camps Before Deciding on Breakaway Faction’s Claim’If India Comes Under Attack And Modi Is The Leader, US Will Help’: Trump’It’s A Rough…’: Trump Reacts To Indian Seafarers’ Deaths As PM Modi Raises ConcernsAfter BJP Exit, Annamalai Eyes New Political Party With Growing Membership Base’We Are Prepared’: Akhilesh Yadav Rejects Split Buzz, Accuses BJP of Engineering Defections | WatchRevolt-Hit TMC Asked to Vacate Kolkata Headquarters Amid Lease DisputeIndia Blocks Telegram Ahead Of NEET Re-Exam, But It Remains Operational On VPNAs NEET Re-Exam Nears, Two Young Aspirants Die By Suicide In Delhi And DehradunUS Map Shows PoJK As Pakistan’s Part, Drops ‘Indo’ From Pacific Command Name123Photostories5 luxury residential regions in Greater Noida attracting premium homebuyersWhat to do when your child is angry: Parents share most effective techniques that almost invariably workedRupali Ganguly’s rise to fame: From a filmmaker’s daughter to Indian television’s leading ladyHow to recognize manipulation: 5 life skills parents must teach children6 fun, cute and unique souvenirs you must bring home from JapanYou may not notice these health problems after 40 until it’s too late: The essential tests every man needsTop 10 safest countries in the world in 2026; what travellers should know5 signs of narcissism – And 3 ways on how to deal with a narcissist, reveals pyschologist Dr Ramani DurvasulaPrincess Diana’s timeless beauty secrets that are still relevant today10 beautiful baby girl names inspired by spring flowers123Hot PicksLionel Messi WifeVaibhav SooryavanshiDehradun NEET Aspirant DieTommy Fleetwood WifeScottie SchefflerIND vs AFG ScorecardUGC NET admit cardNHL TradeDayton BramhallTop TrendingSairaj BahutaleFrance vs Senegal Live ScoreKarley SwindelFIFA World Cup 2026Jewar Noida International AirportHormuz BlockadeSpaceXCBSE 10th Second Board Result 2026Eknath ShindeAustria vs Jordan Match Result Trade deal with UK set to kick in from July 15 Olivia Wilde reflects on marriage to Italian prince at 19; reveals reason for divorce at 25 ‘Peddi’ box office collections day 14: Ram Charan’s film sees 29% drop; Crosses Rs 320.20 Cr worldwide Sagittarius Horoscope Today, June 18, 2026: Do not invest today Bhagwat Says Maharana Pratap won Haldighati, questions historical narrative “Skipped Charlie’s memorial despite being invited”: Candace Owens accuses Blake Neff of proving Charlie Kirk ‘was betrayed’ in explosive feud Image: IANS NEW DELHI: Congress functionary Rahul Gandhi’s decision to put in public domain the speech he delivered at INDIA bloc meeting on June 8 has not gone down well with some of the allies, given that it was a closed-door meeting where much was said and varied views were presented. Left parties CPM, CPI and CPI(ML) Liberation specially feel that “mutual trust” among members needs to be bolstered going forward if the bloc has to mount “resistance” against BJP, as suggested by Gandhi in his speech. Not just the release of speech, even what was said by Gandhi has evoked sharp reactions from certain allies over last few days. CPM general secretary MA Baby had on Saturday strongly objected to Gandhi’s remarks regarding former Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan in his speech. “While he released what he said to allies, the views of other INDIA bloc members expressed at the closed-door meeting are not in public domain,” Baby said. CPI(ML) Liberation general secretary Dipankar Bhattacharya emphasised that INDIA bloc will have to move beyond just being an electoral bloc and a grouping that comes together during Parliament sessions. “If we want to mount ‘resistance’ against BJP as suggested by Rahul Gandhi in his speech, then we have to meet and plan on raising issues affecting the public together as a group,” he said. On Rahul releasing his speech, he said, “This was an internal meeting, and if he was planning to release his speech, then ideally all political parties present in the meeting should have been consulted.” CPI general secretary D Raja said, “By that measure speeches of others should also be in public domain. Among various issues, the members had raised concern over Congress too.” While refusing to comment on Gandhi’s speech and his decision to release it, RJD MP Manoj Jha said it must be understood that as INDIA bloc is a grouping of political parties, there will be divergence of views. He sought focus on building synchronisation and highlighting issues as a group. Meanwhile, the DMK leadership is firmly holding on to its position over Congress severing its alliance with the party to support the TVK govt. DMK’s floor leader in Rajya Sabha Tiruchi Siva said, “We are very clear that we cannot share the same space with Congress anywhere in the backdrop of their betrayal in Tamil Nadu.” He said, “However, as far as other opposition allies go, we are with them in the fight against BJP.” Get the latest India news and live updates. 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After PM Narendra Modi’s selfie with Giorgia Meloni offering her ‘Melody toffees’ gained millions of views last month, the Italian PM’s joke that “we’re the most famous couple on Insta”, captured on hot mic when she met the Indian PM during the G7 summit in France, became an instant hit on social media.The light-hearted moment between Modi and Meloni was witnessed when G7 leaders assembled for a customary group photo in Evian. As PM Modi greeted Meloni, she warmly said, “Nice to see you again”. When Modi appeared to refer to the virality that “Melody toffees” had acquired, Meloni quipped: “Yeah, we’re the most famous couple on Instagram.”The bonhomie between the two PMs dates back to 2022 when they met shortly after Meloni took office in Italy on Oct 22 that year. They discussed bilateral ties, and PM Modi gifted her a traditional Indian Patan Patola scarf. Their interactions gained widespread internet attention during the 2023 G20 Summit and COP28. The hashtag #Melodi first started trending on Dec 1, 2023, when Meloni published her selfie with PM Modi on her official Instagram and X accounts with the one-liner: “Good friends at COP28. #Melodi”. PM Modi reshared the post, warmly adding that “meeting friends is always a delight”.After being gifted Melody toffees by Modi in May this year, Meloni later posted a viral video thanking him by saying, “PM Modi brought us a gift, a very, very good toffee.” The video went viral and received 100 million views on Insta within just six hours of being posted.Banter apart, the ‘Melodi’ effect has had a very positive effect on India-Italy relations as the two countries have elevated their ties to a ‘Special Strategic Partnership’. Trade between the two sides has already reached Euro 14.25 billion, with a newly set joint target to exceed Euro 20 billion by 2029.The two leaders have also revitalised defence ties, which had earlier lost momentum due to legacy issues (originating from the 2012 Italian Marines incident and the AgustaWestland corruption scandal), and established a foundation for extensive military and industrial collaboration. During Modi’s Rome visit in May, the two sides framed a defence industrial roadmap for co-development and co-production of military hardware and next-generation defence technologies. The two countries are also deepening cooperation in maritime security, given their shared stakes in the Indo-Pacific and the Mediterranean.Get the latest India news and live updates. 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