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Seven Naga groups oppose Centre-Assam-Nagaland energy deal before settlement of issuesNaga groups are opposing a new energy exploration deal between the Centre, Assam, and Nagaland. They argue that natural resource ownership ...
On This Day in History June 1: From Genghis Khan and Scotch whisky to Marilyn Monroe, Superman's debut, The Beatles and other major eventsJune 1 marks significant historical moments. From Genghis Khan's capture of Peking in 1215 to the birth of Marilyn Monroe and the launch of...
'Polluter pays' principle must not be reduced to 'pollute and pay', SC toldThe Supreme Court heard arguments on retrospective environmental clearances, with one lawyer arguing prior clearance is a vital safeguard, ...
Nagaland declares 7-day mourning for Governor La GaneshanNagaland observes a seven-day state mourning period. This is to honor Governor La Ganesan, who recently passed away in Chennai. The nationa...
Rio G20 Summit will benefit Global South & Africa: Brazilian envoyBrazil's ambassador to India, Kenneth Felix Haczynski da Nobrega, highlighted Brazil's commitment to tackling global issues like poverty an...
Nagas need to be united, live in peace for development of Nagaland: CM Neiphiu RioChief Minister Neiphiu Rio highlights unity and peace as essential for Nagaland's development, inaugurating the New Administrative Complex ...
12 countries sign Asia Music Summit Kohima declaration12 countries signed the Asia Music Summit Kohima Declaration, promoting music and the music fraternity of Asia and beyond. The declaration ...
Hopes of early resolution of Naga peace talks: Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu RioThe concerns of the Eastern Nagaland People's Organisation (ENPO), which has been demanding a separate state, will also be addressed after ...
Ex-CM of Nagaland Neiphiu Rio resigns fom Lok SabhaNeiphiu Rio was declared winner from the Northern Angami-II assembly seat in Kohima district earlier this month after his rival withdrew hi...
Nagaland CM resigns along with his council of ministersRio, who has been the Chief Minister of Nagaland for over 11 years, tendered his resignation following his landslide victory in the just-co...
Elections 2014: Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio wins state's lone Lok Sabha seatRuling Naga People's Front (NPF) nominee and Chief Minister of Nagaland, Neiphiu Rio has emerged victorious for the lone Lok Sabha seat in ...
- World adopts Rio+20 declaration, pledges $513 billion for sustainable development projects
In a huge victory for emerging countries like India and Brazil, the world leaders adopted ‘the future we want’ declaration on sustainable d...
- Adopted Rio+20 Summit declaration reflects India's concerns
The Rio+20 Summit has said that developing countries needed additional resources for sustainable development and that unwarranted condition...
Reproductive rights fail to find mention in Rio declarationWomen’s rights activists lost at the Rio+20 dialogue with the conference deciding to delete any reference to ‘reproductive rights’ of women...
Poverty eradication key challenge at Rio summitThe developed countries, facing an economic slowdown at domestic levels, are trying hard to wriggle out of their existing responsibilities.
India’s demand for equity finds place in Rio+20 draftThrough the declaration, the heads of states would also advocate for countries adopting policies that make an economy ‘green’, the developi...
Rio+20 summit: Business chiefs pledge to value earth's natural assetsSome 39 chief execs of banks, investment funds and insurance firms pledged at Rio+20 business forum to integrate Earth's natural capital in...
Rio+20 summit: India to oppose Europe’s terms, but will help BrazilThe government has prepared the grounds to help ‘friendly’ Brazil but not accept the adverse conditions that Europe is keen to impose at th...
- Developing world holds key to keep Rio principles alive
With Prime Minister Manmohan Singh slated to attend the Rio summit on sustainable development, the government has prepared the grounds to h...
- BHP under pressure to sweeten offer for Rio
The world's largest miner BHP Billiton is under increasing pressure to sweeten its three-for-one share offer for Rio Tinto, a report said W...