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Climate finance remains key friction point as COP31 opens in Turkiye's AntalyaCOP31 commenced in Antalya, where climate finance was added to the agenda after negotiations. Developed countries opposed the proposal for ...
World's largest climate summit COP31 opens as climate and geopolitical pressures mountThe UN climate talks are set to begin in Antalya, where rising temperatures create an urgent need for global cooperation. More than 100,000...
COP31: EU FTA on horizon, but India won't budge on CBAMIndia's environment minister Bhupender Yadav reaffirmed the country's opposition to trade-linked barriers at COP31. The upcoming negotiatio...
Brazil offers road map to phase down fossil fuels, halt deforestationBuilding on the decision adopted at the first global stocktake of the Paris Agreement at COP28 in Dubai in 2023, these seek to advance clim...
Daylight Savings Time 2026: Could this year be the last year Americans change their clocks twice a year?Millions of Americans will change their clocks on November 1, 2026, marking the end of daylight saving time. Lawmakers are considering aban...
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...
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...
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...
German businesses now see India as manufacturing, R&D and innovation hub: Piyush GoyalGerman companies are increasingly viewing India as a strategic manufacturing and innovation hub for the future. During a recent visit, Comm...
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...
Ahead of COP31, UN sees higher global warming, even in best-case scenarioGlobal warming is now projected to exceed previous estimates, with average temperatures expected to rise significantly. Urgent and stringen...
Pakistan's factory workers swelter in extreme heat as global brands fail on safety pledgesWorkers in Karachi's garment factories face extreme heat and unsafe conditions while producing clothing for international brands. Many repo...
Donald Trump has ambitious oil drilling plans for Greenland: Why extraction could be delayed for decadesDonald Trump has announced intentions for large-scale oil and mineral exploration in Greenland, emphasizing its potential resources. The an...
Australia’s NSW proposes new migration pathway for regional workers; Indians may benefitNew South Wales is consulting on a proposed state-led Designated Area Migration Agreement (DAMA) that could expand employer-sponsored migra...
Majority of food delivery, quick-commerce riders seek clean restrooms, eating spaces: ReportA recent survey indicates that gig economy riders in India desire access to clean restrooms and seating areas. Many workers frequently oper...
'We carry Africa in our hearts and will build partnership for generations to come': JaishankarIndia's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar is visiting Ghana to strengthen bilateral relations and discuss strategic cooperation. He he...
At Pre-COP31, Bhupender Yadav calls for closing climate gaps, fulfilling Paris Agreement commitments and accelerating implementationUnion Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav addressed COP31 priorities during the Pre-COP31 meetings in Fiji. He highlighted the need for br...
Tata Steel extends Dutch green steel pact by five months to March 2027Tata Steel has announced a five-month extension of its sustainable steel production agreement with the Province of North Holland. This exte...
Scientists know what nature needs. Why does it take years for environmental policy to catch up when research can take years to become global action?A new study by researchers from the University of Alicante and CEAM finds that ecological research takes about seven years, on average, to ...
Global order under stress, multilateralism must assert itself strongly: Jaishankar at inaugural UNGA 'Partners for Multilateralism' SummitExternal Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said the global order is under stress from geopolitical competition, tensions and conflicts, calling...