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December 6, 2023 10:45 AM

COP28 spotlights indigenous peoples: stresses inclusive climate action and financial support

COP28 dedicated its third thematic day to indigenous peoples, acknowledging their crucial role in safeguarding the environment. Discussions and panels during the event focused on fostering an inclusive energy transition that left no one behind and en...

December 6, 2023 10:36 AM

India will become world’s third-largest economy by 2030: S&P

Global rating agency S&P Global Ratings has said that India will become the world's third-largest economy by the year 2030. The rating agency has also estimated the country's gross domestic product (GDP) growth rate to reach seven percent in the ...

December 6, 2023 10:19 AM

UGC National Eligibility Test begins across the country; correction window opens for JEE Main Exam 2024

National Testing Agency (NTA) is all set to conduct the University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test (UGC NET) scheduled to be held across India from December 6 to 14. The admit cards for the first three days of the exam i.e 6th, 7th and 8t...

December 6, 2023 10:36 AM

Climate Finance: Addressing the Urgent Need

Climate finance has taken center stage in discussions surrounding global climate action, particularly at COP28 in Dubai. The finance day at COP28 witnessed a significant breakthrough in international financial architecture, with influential countries...

December 6, 2023 9:22 AM

Clean Energy Transition: India’s leadership acknowledged in COP28 talks

Key representatives from the Quad nations engaged in a panel discussion at the India Pavilion during COP28 in Dubai. The Quad initiatives focused on Clean Energy Innovation and Deployment in the Indo-Pacific region. Ella Davison of Australia, Lalit B...

December 6, 2023 9:06 AM

COP28 makes significant progress in the first five days

COP28 President Dr. Sultan Al Jaber announced major achievements in the first five days of the conference, highlighting progress on finance, declarations, and Loss and Damage. The conference is on track to deliver an ambitious response to the Global ...

December 5, 2023 7:42 PM

IAF officer Manisha Padhi becomes first female Aide-De-Camp to Governor of Mizoram

Squadron Leader Manisha Padhi, a 2015 batch Indian Air Force (IAF) officer made history by becoming the first female to be appointed as the Aide-De-Camp (ADC) to the Governor of Mizoram, Hari Babu Kambhampati, on December 4. The Governor's office in...

December 5, 2023 7:29 PM

MoS Rajeev Chandrasekhar says, actively engaged in Youth Skill Development initiatives

As the Indian economy undergoes significant expansion, transitioning from the 10th to the 3rd largest globally, the Skill India Mission (SIM) is committed to equipping the nation's youth with skills that are future-ready and industry-relevant. Accor...

December 5, 2023 5:15 PM

29th Kolkata International Film Festival unveils stellar lineup of 219 films from 39 countries

The 29th edition of Kolkata International Film Festival (KIFF), scheduled from December 5 to 12, is set to showcase a rich and diverse lineup of 219 films from 39 countries. The festival encompasses various competitive categories, including nationa...

December 5, 2023 5:01 PM

ATP Rankings: Novak Djokovic ends year at No.1 for record 8th time

Twenty-four-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic concluded the 2023 ATP season by securing the year-end No. 1 spot for a record eighth time. Throughout the season, Djokovic triumphed in three out of the four Grand Slam tournaments, claiming victo...