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Explainer: COP29: What is a carbon credit? What is Article 6?

BAKU – Countries at the U.N. COP29 climate summit in Azerbaijan will attempt to agree rules for a global system for trading carbon offset credits. Here’s what you should know: WHAT ARE CARBON OFFSETS? Some governments and companies may struggle to reduce their planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions to […]

Warren Buffett is sitting on over $325 billion cash as Berkshire Hathaway keeps selling Apple stock

OMAHA, Neb. — Warren Buffett is now sitting on more than $325 billion cash after continuing to unload billions of dollars worth of Apple and Bank of America shares this year and continuing to collect a steady stream of profits from all of Berkshire Hathaway’s assorted businesses without finding any […]

Ahead of US election, lawyers fight over ethics breach accusations

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania – After Donald Trump‘s bid to overturn his 2020 election loss, an advocacy group was launched to take on the lawyers who aided in his doomed effort, hitting them with more than 80 ethics complaints. With Trump again the Republican candidate for the U.S. presidency, his allies […]

“Last 10 years have witnessed manifold rise in Indo-German collaboration”, says Jitendra Singh

India-Germany Science and Technology Cooperation Celebrates 50 Years of Partnership: Dr. Jitendra Singh Highlights Milestones and Future Prospects India Poised for a New Era of Science and Technology Collaboration with Germany: Dr. Jitendra Singh Germany Lauds India’s Moon Mission and Calls for “Moonshot Ambition” in Science and Technology […]

Departure Statement for Prime Minister’s visit to Russia for BRICS Summit

OCT 22, 2024 I am departing today on a two day visit to Kazan at the invitation of H.E. Mr. Vladimir Putin, President of the Russian Federation, to attend the 16th BRICS Summit. India values the close cooperation within BRICS which has emerged as an important platform for dialogue […]

Lebanese officials say toll from Israeli strike near hospital climbs to 13 with dozens wounded

TEL AVIV: Lebanon’s Health Ministry says the death toll from an Israeli strike near one of Beirut’s main hospitals has climbed to 13, with dozens more wounded. The airstrike late Monday hit a building facing the main government hospital in the capital. The ministry said Tuesday that 57 […]

Dr. Jitendra Singh Calls for Synergy in Science Ministries to Maximize Impact

Minister Urges Quick Implementation of Key Projects, Focus on Engaging Youth through Social Media OCT 10, 2024 Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, MoS (I/C) for Earth Sciences, MoS PMO, Department of Atomic Energy, Department of Space, Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Dr Jitendra […]

BRICS Employment Working Group Meeting 2024 Convened in Sochi, Russia

Sep 8, 2024 The second and final Employment Working Group (EWG) Meeting under Russian Presidency was held in Sochi, Russia. The Indian delegation led by Dr. Mahendra Kumar, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Labour & Employment participated in the deliberations of draft Labour and Employment Ministers’ Meeting declaration which […]

Prime Minister inaugurates the new Chancery premises of the High Commission of India in Brunei

SEP 3, 2024 Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated the new Chancery premises of the High Commission of India in Brunei today. On the occasion, he lit a lamp and unveiled a plaque. Prime Minister also interacted with the Indian community members who were present at the inauguration. […]

SUMMARY OF THE UNION BUDGET 2024-2025

INDIA’S INFLATION CONTINUES TO BE LOW, STABLE AND MOVING TOWARDS THE 4 PER CENT TARGET PM’S PACKAGE OF 5 SCHEMES AND INITIATIVES WITH AN OUTLAY OF  ₹ 2 LAKH CRORE TO FACILITATE EMPLOYMENT, SKILLING AND OTHER OPPORTUNITIES FOR 4.1 CRORE YOUTH IN  5 YEARS FOR PURSUIT OF ‘VIKSIT […]

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