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As the United Nations Climate Conference, COP28, kicked off in Dubai on November 30, 2023, it witnessed a significant development with the adoption of the decision to operationalise the Loss and Damage fund. This decision, which gained unanimous support from 196 parties, was a crucial step forward, especially seen as a victory for developing...

Today marks 365 days since India assumed the G20 Presidency. It is a moment to reflect, recommit, and rejuvenate the spirit of ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam, ‘One Earth, One Family, One Future.’ As we undertook this responsibility last year, the global landscape grappled with multifaceted challenges: recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic, looming climate threats, financial instability,...

Surat is a city known for its impact on the natural diamond industry through the artisans who cut and polish these rare and unique gems. India’s major diamond companies based there have deeply rooted family values that extend to the villages surrounding their businesses. Once known for silk weaving, this city in Gujarat has...

As COP28 approaches, the World Health Organisation (WHO) and the global health community are amplifying their voices, emphasising the need for climate change's impact on health to be at the forefront of negotiations. The imperative is clear: global discussions must expand their focus to encompass human health, leaving no room for excuses. Negotiators bear...

ICICI was formed in 1955 at the initiative of the World Bank, the Government of India and representatives of Indian industry. Until the late 1980s, ICICI primarily focused its activities on project finance, providing long-term funds to a variety of industrial projects. With the liberalization of the financial sector in India in the 1990s,...

In an era dominated by rapid technological advancements, the role of tech incubators in fostering innovation and economic development cannot be overstated. These incubators serve as the breeding grounds for startups, providing them with the essential resources and mentorship needed to transform groundbreaking ideas into tangible solutions. However, the need for increased funding to...

With an aim to bridge existing gaps between skilled labour force and industry needs and boost demand-driven, high-quality skill training and vocational education at regional level, Dharmendra Pradhan, Union Minister for Education and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship laid the foundation stone for National Skill Training Institute (NSTI) Plus in Bhubaneswar on Friday. The minister is...

Former UN Environment Program executive director, Erik Solheim, recently commended India's unique position as a trailblazer in demonstrating that environmental sustainability and robust economic growth can coexist. In a telephonic interview with IANS, Solheim underscored India's proactive stance against climate change and its unwavering commitment to environmental protection under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership. Solheim...

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has announced that it plans to launch a 'Chief Minister Health at Doorstep' scheme worth Rs 1,500-crore for the citizens of Mumbai. This scheme, which aims to provide free healthcare facilities to the residents of Mumbai, includes providing medicines free of cost at civic hospitals, delivery of drug consumable services...

The upcoming United Nations Conference of Parties (COP28), scheduled to be held in Dubai from November 30 to December 12, will showcase the environmental strides made by Tamil Nadu, with three pioneering projects chosen by the Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs for global discussion. The recognition of these initiatives underscores the state's...

As the global community prepares for the upcoming UN climate summit, COP28, in Dubai from November 30 to December 12, 2023, the stakes are higher than ever. Against the backdrop of a year marred by unprecedented climate events, leaders from around the world are set to convene to reevaluate their commitments to reducing carbon...

Protesting villagers of UltraTech Cement’s adopted village at Awarpur in Chandrapur district in Maharashtra have finally ended their hunger strike and protests after the company agreed to look into their demands. UltraTech Cement Limited is the cement flagship company of the prestigious Aditya Birla Group. Alleging irregularities in CSR practices of Aditya Birla Group's UltraTech...