Vikram Misri, US Dy Secretary of State reaffirm shared desire to maintain regional stability, peaceForeign Secretary Vikram Misri and US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau met in Washington, reaffirming their commitment to regio...
29 May, 2025, 07.52 AM IST
First Person from India Recognised as a Global Sustainable Development Goal Pioneer for Water Stewardship by UNGCTheir work spans various areas from climate mitigation and adaptation to circular economy and digital transformation. Ramkrishna Mukkavilli...
07 Jun, 2022, 01.05 PM IST
TVS Motor Co joins sustainability initiative UN Global CompactChennai-based TVS Motor Company on Friday said it has joined the United Nations Global Compact, the world's largest sustainability initiati...
12 Nov, 2021, 05.47 PM IST
India's 450GW target listed in US 'Energy Compact' as climate goalThe US Energy Compact document states that it will harness a diverse set of resources, spanning a network of US laboratories to help emergi...
02 Oct, 2021, 09.30 AM IST
ReNew Power CMD Sumant Sinha recognised as SDG Pioneers by UNGCSumant Sinha of ReNew Power was recognised as an SDG Pioneer of the year, a company statement said. As the leader of India's leading renewa...
17 Jun, 2021, 01.38 PM IST
BASIC nations play hardball, EU comes up with new ‘Green Deal’It is learnt that the BASIC joint statement, saying "the progress on the pre-2020 agenda will be the benchmark of success for this COP", so...
12 Dec, 2019, 03.51 AM IST
India has the will, tech and people power to make its development green: GCNIThe GCNI report also indicates a $1 trillion worth of market opportunities for companies working in the sustainable area in India.
08 Jun, 2018, 05.27 PM IST
Protectionism will hurt global economy, people welfare: Arun JaitleyIn his address, the Finance Minister said that the World Bank should provide leadership in setting global standards in terms of financing a...
23 Apr, 2017, 09.06 PM IST
Government unveils Urban Development strategy for the next 20 yearsNaidu said that the outcomes of new urban agenda based on sustainable urban planning would include reducing water and electricity use by 50...
03 Oct, 2016, 07.20 PM IST
India to formally adopt Sustainable Development Goal11 Mar, 2016, 10.26 PM IST
In global first,India Inc to formally adopt UN's SDGs tomorrowTop 50 domestic corporate leaders will be assembling here tomorrow under the aegis of the UN to formally adopt the Sustainable Development ...
11 Mar, 2016, 10.05 PM IST
DUSU polls: Campuses abuzz with excitement on voting dayExcited students lined up in queues, many with their selfie sticks, while policemen dotted the roads of the campuses during polling for DUS...
11 Sep, 2015, 06.44 PM IST
BASIC meet: Efforts to adapt to climate change high on agendaBASIC comprising 4 economies- Brazil, South Africa, India & China, emphasized need to focus on adapting to climate change as well as reduce...
11 Oct, 2014, 05.56 PM IST
- Durban climate talks: Russia's proposal to upgrade poor nations' obligations blocked
Developing countries in a unique show of strength blocked a proposal by Russia to breach the firewall between rich and poor nations in the ...
07 Dec, 2011, 03.33 PM IST
- IBSA puts equity back on climate talks agenda
The Tshwane Declaration of India, South Africa and Brazil as part of the IBSA grouping's dialogue hinged the Indian climate change policy b...
31 Oct, 2011, 01.35 PM IST
- Nikon Corporation: Painting a bright picture
Japan's imaging major Nikon Corporation, which has been operating in India for more than two years now, is set to double its market share t...
29 Dec, 2009, 01.16 AM IST
- India ready with climate action plan
The national action plan on climate change, expected to boost India's position at the G8+5 talks in Japan, has been finalized and is likely...
29 Jun, 2008, 12.50 AM IST