UK PM Burnham says he is 'open' to formal apology for slavery, but rules out reparationsBritish Prime Minister Andy Burnham expressed openness to a formal apology for Britain's role in slavery. He also suggested a structured di...
01 Nov, 2026, 07.44 AM IST
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...
30 Oct, 2026, 09.38 AM IST
Assam Chief Himanta Sarma inspects new projects, inaugurates AAC block unit in TinsukiaAssam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma recently visited Tinsukia to evaluate ongoing projects and inaugurate a manufacturing unit. He ins...
29 Oct, 2026, 10.10 PM IST
AI is part of solution for climate change, COP31 pledge saysTurkey is set to introduce a pledge at the upcoming COP31 climate summit in Antalya. This pledge suggests that artificial intelligence can ...
29 Oct, 2026, 09.23 AM IST
Need more resilient energy supply chains amid growing global disruptions: Minister NaikDuring the Singapore International Energy Week, India underlines the critical need for resilient energy supply chains. Union Minister Shrip...
28 Oct, 2026, 09.41 AM IST
BRICS parliamentary forum condemns Pahalgam attack, calls for UN reformsThe 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum took place in New Delhi, gathering legislative leaders from various member nations. Delegates emphasized...
27 Oct, 2026, 04.09 PM IST
Greenhouse gas levels hit new record highs in 2025: UNGreenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere rose to new record highs in 2025, locking in climate impacts that will persist for centurie...
27 Oct, 2026, 03.36 PM IST
India’s ‘dear friend’ is back in power in Brazil, and a $30 billion trade opportunity is on the tablePrime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Brazilian President-elect Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on his re-election, pledging to deepen the I...
26 Oct, 2026, 04.21 PM IST
As COP31 nears, India's heatwave disaster tag puts spotlight on global adaptation finance gapIndia's recognition of heatwaves as natural disasters underscores the urgent need for international climate finance. Experts note that dome...
25 Oct, 2026, 12.29 PM IST
UK Emergency Alert: Why Andy Burnham's govt is asking people to store food, keep cash at home & prepare for 3 days without essential servicesThe UK government has launched a three-year 'Be Ready' campaign urging households to prepare for emergencies such as extreme weather, wildf...
24 Oct, 2026, 02.30 PM IST
Don't panic: UK govt tells Britons to 'be ready' for emergenciesUK leader Andy Burnham emphasized the need for better emergency preparedness for citizens during a wildfire summit. The new 'Be Ready' camp...
23 Oct, 2026, 05.59 PM IST
Goyal reminds developed countries of $100 bln climate finance pledge, says 'haven't seen nickel or dime of that'Union Minister Piyush Goyal addressed the Berlin Global Dialogue, criticizing developed nations for unmet climate finance commitments. He h...
23 Oct, 2026, 07.53 AM IST
World falling 'dangerously short' on climate action, warns UNGlobal commitments to reduce greenhouse gas emissions are insufficient, threatening to push temperatures up to 2.6C by 2100. The UN warns t...
21 Oct, 2026, 11.31 AM IST
China signals intent to push back against cleantech tariffs at COP31China aims for the COP31 summit to discuss new challenges like tariffs on its clean technology. The country emphasizes the need for climate...
21 Oct, 2026, 10.38 AM IST
Over 30,000 species face critical danger: Amazon's Jeff Bezos backs $500 million wildlife plan, but one key detail is missingLaunched at the UN Biodiversity Conference, the New Species Recovery Alliance has garnered a substantial pledge of $500 million. This colla...
20 Oct, 2026, 06.47 PM IST
Scaling existing climate tech, wider data access key to climate action: CCF founderBengaluru recently celebrated the launch of Bangalore Climate Data Week, a dynamic five-day gathering dedicated to advancing climate action...
19 Oct, 2026, 03.43 PM IST
How India's agricultural damage flags gap between climate warnings and adaptation finance ahead of COP31High temperatures continue to impact Indian agriculture, leading to decreased crop yields and poor germination rates. Farmers report signif...
15 Oct, 2026, 03.10 PM IST