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Banks are safe; AI bubble is the risk for global markets: Julius Baer CEO Stefan BollingerStefan Bollinger highlights the potential risk of an AI bubble affecting global markets significantly. He notes that India's equity valuati...
12 key Indian mutual funds score zero on climate scenario analysis and stress testing. Should you be worried?A recent study reveals that India's $900-billion asset management sector lacks climate scenario analysis disclosures. Twelve mutual funds, ...
'Lord Shiva's locks on river Ganga are loosening': Rainfall could get heavier as Himalayan permafrost melts, mountain rocks holding water are losing ground, warns expertClimate author and entrepreneur Mridula Ramesh has warned that rising temperatures are melting Himalayan permafrost, weakening mountain slo...
RBI deliberates economic risks at 625th Central Board meeting chaired by Governor Sanjay MalhotraThe Reserve Bank of India conducted its 625th Central Board meeting under Governor Sanjay Malhotra. The board reviewed economic conditions ...
How should companies measure performance when AI does part of the work?As AI becomes part of everyday work, companies are reconsidering how they assess employee performance. Measuring output alone may overlook ...
UN climate panel to resume in December after key report deadlockThe Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) will convene virtually from December 1 to 3, focusing on finalizing a crucial report a...
IIT Kharagpur and Absolute launch Smart Scout AI project for soybean farmingAbsolute and IIT Kharagpur are developing an early warning system for soybean farmers to minimize crop losses. The Smart Scout project aims...
Green financing in India rises to $82 billion, but flows mostly to established sectors: ReportThe Landscape of Green Finance in India, now in its fourth edition, maps actual finance flows or disbursements across sources, instruments,...
Heat-related deaths up 36% since Paris Agreement: LancetThe report, which was released on Wednesday, said the annual average heat-related deaths rose by nearly 36% globally after the Paris Agreem...
UNEP's 1.5°C warning: The world may cool down again. What happens when the heat retreats but the damage stays?According to a report by the United Nations Environment Programme long-term global warming is expected to cross 1.5°C above pre-industrial ...
Nations get moving on Paris Climate Accord, but the pace is slow: UNFCCCThe reports assess the progress countries have made towards tackling climate change and achieving the goals of the Paris Agreement. Countri...
Europe needs to better prepare for warmer temperatures: European UnionThe European Union on Tuesday warned of the need to better prepare for a feared 3C rise in global warming as it unveiled new rules to force...
L&T flags inflation, geopolitical risks, leans on its capabilities to navigate global uncertaintyLarsen & Toubro reported a 33% profit increase for the second quarter, driven by strong order inflows. Infrastructure spending and reconstr...
Anthropic IPO: Firm uses ‘catastrophic’ word 10 times in document to highlight ‘humanitarian’ AI risksAnthropic’s IPO filing highlights an unusual risk for investors, warning that its AI technology could pose “catastrophic or existential ris...
Beyond ethics policies, businesses face an AI accountability testIndian organizations are increasingly focusing on Responsible AI, emphasizing fairness, transparency, privacy, and accountability in deploy...
Paper straws are more harmful than plastic straws, South Korean study finds; check what research revealsNew research from South Korea has revealed an unexpected finding: paper straws may actually cause more environmental harm than their plasti...
North India turned hotter, drier over 70 years, peninsula wetter: StudyLarge parts of northern India have transitioned to a hotter and drier climate over the last 70 years. A study indicates significant shifts ...
UAE closes all Umm Al Quwain beaches after tanker oil spillThe UAE has temporarily closed all beaches and coastal areas in Umm Al Quwain after a tanker oil spill affected its shoreline. The Ministry...
Almost all coral reef ecosystems face risk of collapse in 50 years, study warnsThe world’s coral reefs are critically endangered due to rising ocean temperatures and climate change. This poses a significant threat to m...
India set to meet 2030 green goals, but UN issues a global warningIndia is expected to meet its 2030 and 2035 climate targets due to ambitious renewable energy initiatives. The UN report highlights the glo...