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November 24, 2024 3:17 PM
This year's U.N. climate summit delivered a deal on climate finance two days past deadline, after two weeks of tense negotiations. Here are some of the takeaways from the COP29 summit held in Azerbaijan's capital of Baku: CASH FOR CLIMATE REMAINS TIGHT The summit's main agenda item - setting a ne...
November 24, 2024 2:40 PM
The decision by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) to ban the use of certain antibiotics in animal food products is expected to curb the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), according to a new report. In October, the FSSAI banned the use of specific antibiotics in...
November 24, 2024 2:11 PM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in the 116th episode of his monthly radio program Mann Ki Baat, highlighted the transformative role of libraries as hubs of creativity and learning. He lauded efforts across India to cultivate a love for books among children and emphasized the importance of fostering cr...
November 24, 2024 1:23 PM
Driven by 5G service expansions, mobile broadband services revenue in the Asia-Pacific region is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.2% from $229.6 billion in 2024 to $296.2 billion by 2029, according to a new report. This growth will primarily be driven by the increasing ...
November 24, 2024 1:14 PM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday praised the youth of the country for their significant contributions to India's progress and emphasized that when young people come together to brainstorm ideas for the country's future, "concrete results" are achieved. Speaking during the 116th episode of his...
November 24, 2024 12:47 PM
Ahead of the upcoming Winter session of Parliament, Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs, Kiren Rijiju, convened a meeting with the floor leaders of political parties on Sunday morning. The all-party meeting, which began at 11 am, was held in the Main Committee Room at Parliament House Annexe in ...
November 24, 2024 12:16 PM
A survey team conducting an inspection of the Shahi Jama Masjid in Sambhal district was met with stone pelting from unidentified "anti-social elements" on Sunday morning. The incident prompted a heavy police response, with tear gas deployed to control the escalating situation, authorities said. Acc...
November 24, 2024 11:39 AM
The World Health Organization (WHO) has reaffirmed that M-Pox will continue to be classified as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) amid a sharp rise in cases and the virus's expanding geographic spread. The high-alert status, initially declared in August, was extended follow...
November 24, 2024 11:16 AM
India actively participated in various side events during the CoP29 UN Climate Change Conference, held in Baku, Azerbaijan, from November 11 to 22, 2024. Through collaborations with international agencies, India showcased its commitment to tackling climate challenges and highlighted several key init...
November 24, 2024 10:48 AM
COP29 in Baku concluded with wealthy nations committing $300 billion annually by 2035 to help developing countries combat the escalating climate crisis. The agreement, reached after over two weeks of contentious talks, was hailed as a step forward but criticized as inadequate by vulnerable nations f...
