Djibouti boat wreck leaves 139 migrants dead, 84 missing: UNAmong the 109 bodies earlier recovered were 52 men, 42 women and 15 children - nine girls and six boys - the initial statement said. Eighty...
12 Oct, 2026, 12.58 AM IST
Turkiye, Australia outline COP31 climate action agendaAs the UN climate talks approach in Antalya next month, Turkiye and Australia have shared their strategic priorities. Emphasizing the urgen...
12 Oct, 2026, 12.55 AM IST
Asian countries, including India, must accelerate transition to renewable energyAsian countries including India need to accelerate a just transition to renewable energy and take a stronger lead in shaping the Global Sou...
10 Oct, 2026, 12.54 PM IST
India’s next fertiliser revolution: New-age nutrients to complement conventional fertilisersIndia’s fertiliser strategy must, therefore, evolve from a question of choosing between conventional and new-age fertilisers to one of inte...
10 Oct, 2026, 09.41 AM IST
India to be fastest-growing large economy at 7.3% in 2026 as global trade slows to 4%, says UNCTADGlobal trade is projected to grow by 4% in 2026, which is slower than the 4.4% expansion in 2025. Increased trade values are driven by risi...
09 Oct, 2026, 11.29 PM IST
Centre seeks fishers’ views to shape national action plan for sustainable small-scale fisheriesThe Union Department of Fisheries is leading the consultation process, with the Bay of Bengal Programme Inter-Governmental Organisation (BO...
09 Oct, 2026, 03.52 PM IST
Climate needs same urgency as defense spending, COP31 Chief saysSpending on the issue by Germany, Europe’s biggest economy, fell last year and the nation missed a pledge on climate financing.
09 Oct, 2026, 10.00 AM IST
India flags double standards on human rights, says UNHRC lacks focus on terror victimsIndia reaffirmed its dedication to human rights during the 63rd session of the UN Human Rights Council. The country emphasized the need for...
09 Oct, 2026, 08.07 AM IST
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...
07 Oct, 2026, 03.24 PM IST
New rural jobs framework notifies 375 activitiesThe ministry of rural development said the new schedule under the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (VB-G RAM G) Gram...
07 Oct, 2026, 12.39 AM IST
Ex-Agniveers may get Delhi govt jobs without exams, physical testsThe Delhi government is considering direct recruitment of former Agniveers into police and fire services. This recruitment may occur withou...
06 Oct, 2026, 12.04 PM IST
Electricity, cash and crises: what's on the COP31 agenda?The upcoming COP31 conference in Antalya, Turkey, is gearing up to tackle pressing climate change and energy challenges. The negotiations w...
06 Oct, 2026, 10.03 AM IST
Next UNSG's top task, UNmaking irrelevanceWith just three months left in his term, Secretary General Antonio Guterres prepares to pass the torch to his successor. To be considered, ...
05 Oct, 2026, 10.53 PM IST
Jaishankar says India-EU FTA will be a "real game changer" for tiesIndia and the European Union are working towards a Free Trade Agreement that aims to strengthen their economic ties. External Affairs Minis...
04 Oct, 2026, 06.32 PM IST
"Gaganyaan prioritises human safety, reliability over optimum performance": ISRO's K SivanK Sivan, the former Chairman of ISRO, underlined the critical need for safety and reliability in the upcoming Gaganyaan human spaceflight m...
03 Oct, 2026, 05.26 PM IST
UN climate chief hails India's Green Energy Corridor-III, says grid strengthening will deliver "big dividends"India’s Rs 1.86 lakh crore Green Energy Corridor Phase-III has won backing from the UN’s top climate official, who said stronger grids and ...
02 Oct, 2026, 01.47 PM IST
Global renewable capacity hits record 693 GW addition in 2025: IRENAGlobal renewable power capacity expanded by a record 693 GW in 2025, taking total installed renewable capacity to 5.15 TW, according to IRE...
21 Sep, 2026, 07.18 PM IST