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UN warns global warming will exceed 1.5C and must be reversedWarming is projected to peak around 1.8C in the best-case scenario. This necessitates a new goal of "overshoot, peak and decline" for clima...- AI boom is testing tech firms' climate pledgesTechnology companies are stepping up their climate commitments but not fast enough to counter rapidly inflating energy needs linked to the ...
- Quote of the day by Kofi Annan: 'If one is going to err, one should err on the side of liberty and freedom.' Life lessons from inspiring quote on leadership, trust, human dignity, rights and democracyQuote of the day by Kofi Annan, “If one is going to err, one should err on the side of liberty and freedom,” explains why leaders should pr...
- Global temperature rise set to cross 1.5-degree Celsius threshold: United NationsGlobal temperatures will soon surpass the 1.5-degree Celsius threshold, increasing climate risks. This UN report emphasises immediate green...
- Quote of the Day by Jane Fonda: “The secret of losing weight is… – Inspiring lessons on fitness, daily routine, consistency, lifestyle and why small habits lead to big results by the American actress known for her powerful performances, fitness influence and deep insights on health, wellness and disciplineQuote of the Day by Jane Fonda: Jane Fonda’s quote, “The secret of losing weight is patience,” explores the importance of patience, consist...
- In 2022, Hawaii used 195,000 plastic bottles to rebuild a road. Engineers found an alternative use for recycling plastic waste, but there's a catchHawaii's officials have embarked on an innovative experiment to blend recycled plastic into road asphalt, effectively repurposing nearly 20...
- Nepal seeks climate compensation from India, China and US after deadly floods leave 4,000 missingNepal seeks climate compensation from world’s biggest emitters of greenhouse gases. Deadly floods killed over a thousand people and left ma...
- UN says world must navigate 'reality' of 1.5C overshootA United Nations report details managing global temperatures after exceeding the 1.5C target. Scientists agree warming above this level pos...
- UN chief Antonio Guterres to attend BRICS summit in New DelhiUN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres will attend the upcoming 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi. India is hosting this significant internatio...
- The Himalayas need a new blueprint: Rebuilding Rasuwa with climate resilience and proactive infrastructure managementNepal is rebuilding Rasuwa after devastating floods, shifting focus to proactive infrastructure management. Resilience and climate risk mus...
- 'Double standards' in fight against terrorism 'unacceptable': SCO declarationIn a united front, the SCO countries dismissed double standards in addressing terrorism and cross-border movements, expressing their profou...
- School assembly news headlines September 1: Top India, world, sports and business updatesSchool assembly news headlines September 1: Get the latest updates across India, the world, sports and business. Today’s key stories includ...
- India’s built environment faces a talent crunch as Viksit Bharat ambitions growIndia’s infrastructure ambitions are outpacing the availability of industry-ready professionals. Ashwani Awasthi, MD, RICS South Asia, expl...
- Sitharaman hails India's resilience amid global uncertainties, says govt protected farmers, householdsIndia maintained economic resilience by monitoring global events and focusing on domestic needs. The nation sustained over seven percent gr...
- Currency hedging to add 6-8% to green project financing costs: CII-IIMA reportCurrency hedging could increase India’s green project financing costs by 6–8% annually, potentially deterring global institutional investor...
- BRICS set to adopt framework for supply-chain cooperationIndia will chair the BRICS Summit, focusing on development and innovation. The summit will address resilient supply chains and promote trad...
- Irdai opens NDB's Maharajah INR bonds to insurersIn a circular dated August 27, the regulator said that it had received representation from New Development Bank to permit Insurers to inves...
- Google’s India-first AI models for agriculture are finding applications beyond IndiaGoogle's agricultural AI models, developed in India, have expanded their reach to eleven countries, facilitating advancements in farming an...
- India rejects UN panel report on alleged discrimination against ethnic, religious groups, Rohingya refugeesIndia has rejected a United Nations report alleging discrimination against various groups. The UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Di...
- ET World Leaders Forum 2026: Uttarakhand’s UCC model is inspiring other states, says CM Pushkar Singh DhamiUttarakhand's Uniform Civil Code model is now being adopted by other states. Madhya Pradesh has passed its own UCC Bill, seeking uniform ci...
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