France unveils plan to ditch all fossil fuels by 2050France has unveiled a groundbreaking roadmap to end its reliance on fossil fuels. Coal use will cease by 2030, followed by oil in 2045 and ...
30 Apr, 2026, 12.56 AM IST
Four candidates for UN secretary-general audition this week. That's far fewer than in 2016Four candidates are vying to become the next United Nations Secretary-General. This selection process unfolds in a world marked by deep div...
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Putin to attend BRICS Summit in India, Kremlin confirms second visit in a yearRussian President Vladimir Putin will attend the upcoming BRICS summit in India. New Delhi will host the 18th BRICS Summit in September 202...
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Breaking China’s rare earth monopoly will define the next industrial eraChina dominates the global supply of rare earths, essential for modern technology and climate transition. This dominance creates geopolitic...
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Co-branded cards squeeze; Slice’s valuation resetHappy Wednesday! Global economic challenges are casting dark clouds over the Indian consumer lending business. This and more in today’s ETt...
08 Apr, 2026, 11.55 AM IST
COP30 climate talks in Brazil reach tentative deal, sources sayNegotiators at the COP30 climate talks in Brazil reached a tentative deal after overnight discussions broke a long stalemate on emission cu...
22 Nov, 2025, 07.59 PM IST
Fossil fuel fight threatens to sink COP30 as EU rejects Brazil's draftUN climate talks in Belem, Brazil, face a critical juncture. A dispute over mentioning fossil fuels in the final agreement risks derailing ...
22 Nov, 2025, 07.28 AM IST
Fire disrupts COP30 climate talks as UN chief urges dealCOP30 climate summit talks in Brazil faced disruption after a fire broke out at the venue. Delegates were evacuated as negotiators worked t...
21 Nov, 2025, 06.22 AM IST
COP quiz: Which is the No 2 group at Summit? The fossil fuel lobby!At a total of 1,602, the fossil fuel lobby has the largest share of delegates in attendance since 2021. Even though the number is far fewer...
15 Nov, 2025, 12.56 AM IST
Brazil looks to score 2 goals: Cut emissions gap, fetch climate aid for developing nationsThe consultations led by Brazil began on Monday and are ongoing. "Many options are being discussed," said a delegate privy to the discussio...
13 Nov, 2025, 12.41 AM IST
COP30: All you need to know about the climate conference and its importanceThe U.N. climate conference, COP30, begins in Brazil. Nations gather to tackle climate change. This year's summit returns to its roots, foc...
09 Nov, 2025, 12.38 PM IST
India joins Brazil-led forest preservation initiative as observer at leaders’ climate summitIndia announced its observer status in the Brazil-led Tropical Forests Forever Facility at the Leaders Climate Summit, emphasizing multilat...
08 Nov, 2025, 03.16 PM IST
World leaders gather for second day in Brazil, seeking solutions to confront global warmingBrazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Thursday sought to mobilise funding to halt the ongoing destruction of tropical rainforests...
07 Nov, 2025, 06.54 PM IST
Azerbaijan, Brazil unveil $1.3 trillion climate finance road map ahead of COP30Azerbaijan and Brazil have unveiled a $1.3 trillion roadmap for climate finance. This plan aims to boost funding for climate action by 2035...
06 Nov, 2025, 12.39 AM IST
Brazil okays oil drilling in sensitive Amazon areaPetrobras, Brazil's state-controlled oil giant, has received approval to commence drilling activities close to the Amazon River's estuary. ...
22 Oct, 2025, 12.56 AM IST
Paris Agreement execution key focus for COP30 host BrazilBrazil, hosting the UN climate talks (COP30), aims to enhance Paris Agreement implementation. President designate Andre Correa do Lago emph...
23 Mar, 2025, 11.58 PM IST
- Principles of equity should be goal of climate talks: PM Manmohan Singh
Underlining the principle of "equity" in climate talks, PM today said growth should take place in a way which does not harm the environment.
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