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June 17, 2024 6:39 PM

Europe must catch up in green tech race, Spain’s climate minister says

The next European Commission must do more to help European industry catch up in the green tech race with China and the U.S., said Spain's climate and energy minister Teresa Ribera, a front-runner to be the EU's next head of green policies. EU countr...

June 16, 2024 1:31 PM

Prime Minister Modi greets Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina on Eid-al- Adha

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has conveyed his warmest greetings to the Prime Minister of Bangladesh Sheikh Hasina and to the people of Bangladesh on the occasion of the holy festival of Eid al-Adha. In his letter, Prime Minister Modi highlighted tha...

June 15, 2024 4:47 PM

Kate, Princess of Wales, makes first public appearance since cancer diagnosis

Kate, Britain's Princess of Wales, made her first public appearance on Saturday since surgery five months ago revealed the presence of cancer. Kate, wearing a pale outfit, rode in a carriage with her three children before the "Trooping the Colour", ...

June 15, 2024 3:32 PM

PM Modi to release Rs 20,000 crore under PM KISAN scheme in Varanasi on June 18

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Varanasi on June 18 to release Rs 20,000 crore under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme. During this visit, PM Modi will also present certificates to over 30,000 self-help groups...

June 14, 2024 2:46 PM

WPI Food Index increased from 5.52 pc in April to 7.40 pc in May

Wholesale food prices have skyrocketed month-on-month in May, with official data showing that the Whole Price Index for food rising from 5.52 per cent in April to 7.40 per cent in May. In the food basket, cereals, paddy, pulses, vegetables, potato, ...

June 13, 2024 9:38 PM

Euro 2024: Germany begins their quest for redemption against the Scots

By: Aditya Ahuja Germany begins their pursuit of a first major title in ten years as the hosts of Euro 2024, launching their Group A campaign against Scotland on Friday. Boasting four FIFA World Cups and three European Championships, Germany has ...

June 13, 2024 1:34 PM

Climate change funding talks stuck ahead of COP29 summit

With just five months to go before this year's U.N. climate summit, countries cannot agree on the size of a global funding bill to help the developing world fight climate change - let alone how to split it. The decision is set to dominate the COP29 ...

June 12, 2024 9:57 PM

Palestinian detainees say they faced abuse in Israeli jails

Palestinians held in Israeli detention since the start of the war in Gaza said they faced systematic ill-treatment by prison authorities whom they accused of deliberately withholding vital medical treatment. Human rights groups and international org...

June 12, 2024 9:42 AM

China hit by searing temperatures, India in the middle of a prolonged heat wave

Temperatures are hitting record highs in parts of north and central China this week, while a severe drought in the east is also threatening crops, as countries across Asia brace themselves for another summer of extreme weather. China is facing sever...

June 11, 2024 9:42 PM

Fleeing the Taliban, Afghan b-girl prepares for breaking debut at Paris Olympics

Afghan refugee b-girl Manizhan Talash is ready to shine on her debut at the Paris Olympics, where breaking will be held for the first time. After fleeing the Taliban three years ago, Talash, 21 now, trains in Madrid to prepare to compete in the Refu...

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