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Congo wedding fire: At least 22 killed as blaze tears through party in KinshasaAt least 22 people were killed in a fire that broke out at a wedding party in Kinshasa, Congo, on Friday night, local officials said. The b...- The New Oil? Why the world is chasing copperCopper has emerged as a strategic commodity powering the global shift towards clean energy, electric vehicles and digital infrastructure. W...
- New megacities lie in the path of devastating floodsGlobal population growth is concentrating in vulnerable Asian and African megacities. These urban centers face increasing flood threats due...
- India among 7 countries expected to add over 500 million city residents between 2025 and 2050: UNThe UN said India and six other countries will drive more than half of the world’s city population growth between 2025 and 2050, adding ove...
- China has another lever to pull in showdown with Trump: Factory linesChina is leveraging its manufacturing prowess to counter US trade hostilities, with booming factories and a record trade surplus helping to...
- China has another lever to pull in showdown with Trump: Factory linesIn the face of ongoing trade conflicts with the United States, China's manufacturing prowess takes center stage as a strategic advantage. W...
- World's big cities see 26% rise in extreme hot days: StudyMajor global cities now face 26% more very hot days annually than three decades ago, with 2024 marking the highest count. A new analysis re...
- Clean tech revolution: Key role of critical minerals in Atmanirbhar BharatThe government initiatives and recycling infrastructure are crucial for securing a domestic supply chain and fostering economic growth.
- India among five countries with largest number of people living in poverty: UN reportIndia is among the top five countries with the largest populations in poverty, as reported by the UN. The report indicates that 1.1 billion...
- Unveiling the enigma of 'Disease X': The threat of a potential future pandemicThe World Health Organization has declared "Disease X", a possible and deadly disease that could harm humanity on a global scale. The disea...
- Why EVs are not the best of alternative mobility fuel choices for nowElectric vehicles (EVs) are more damaging for the environment than hybrid vehicles and conventional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicl...
- What is 'Disease X'? UK Scientists prepare vaccines against potential new pandemicA group comprising over 200 scientists is gearing up at a heavily fortified facility in the United Kingdom, diligently bracing for the next...
- India sees 415 million people coming out of poverty in 15 years: United NationsIndia witnessed an achievement in poverty reduction as 415 million people moved out of poverty within 15 years, from 2005/2006 to 2019/2021...
- Need to return to a collective upbringingThe west has been the worst hit but urban India is getting 'infected' pretty fast. Children feel the impact too as they are raised largely ...
- India has second highest number of adults planning to migrate: ReportThe most popular destination for those planning to migrate is the US followed by the UK, Saudi Arabia, France, Canada, Germany and South Af...
- Even tiny Burundi spends more percentage of GDP on health than IndiaHealth Minister J P Nadda said the per capita government expenditure on health in India was $18 in 2012 as compared to developed countries ...
- India eyes Africa's 2,600 GW power pie over next 10 yearsIt estimated that, the continent has a 1.2 terawatts of capacity; including solar, there is a staggering 10 terawatts of potential capacity...
- India, Egypt to cooperate in environment, climate changeAhead of the UN climate conference in Paris later this year, India and Egypt have decided to form a 'joint working group' for "cooperation ...
- Business policy: Africa proposes, India waits & waitsIn the case of India, almost all that money was in Mauritius, a tax haven and a country used solely to route money to other investment dest...
- 55% of India’s population poor: ReportUNDP survey uses composite indicator to put poverty figure at 645 million.
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