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January 21, 2025 4:17 PM

Paper industry charts course for a sustainable future

The global paper industry is embracing sustainability as its core focus, as evidenced at The Paper & Tissue Show 2025 which opened today at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC). The three-day event, running from January 21-23, has att...

January 20, 2025 5:51 PM

Trump’s second term marks new cryptocurrency era

Advocates and holders of crypto will soon influence U.S. policy on the emerging technology after a slew of nominations and advisory appointments by President-elect Donald Trump, who takes office on Monday. The crypto industry has spent years fightin...

January 17, 2025 4:20 PM

Know the cases against Pakistan’s former PM Imran Khan and his wife

A Pakistani court on Friday sentenced former Prime Minister Imran Khan to 14 years imprisonment and his wife Bushra Bibi to seven years in a land corruption case, his legal team said. The verdict in the case, the largest in terms of financial wrongd...

January 16, 2025 2:38 PM

Maha Kumbh 2025: A massive spiritual gathering with unparalleled astronomical economic potential

The Maha Kumbh 2025 promises not only spiritual rejuvenation for millions but also a significant economic impact on the region, the host city, and the state in which it is held. Estimates suggest that around 40 to 45 crore people will visit this reli...

January 15, 2025 7:31 PM

What you need to know about the arrest of South Korea’s Yoon

South Korean investigators arrested impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol on Wednesday for alleged insurrection over his bid to impose martial law, after weeks of defiance and claims by Yoon and his lawyers that the arrest warrant was invalid. Here is w...

January 14, 2025 1:12 PM

The road to affordable green hydrogen: a path to clean energy

Green hydrogen is often referred to as the "fuel of the future." Alongside renewable energy sources and expanded electricity coverage across industries, green hydrogen is poised to play a critical role in reducing carbon emissions and combating globa...

January 13, 2025 12:03 PM

The dangers of Pakistan – North Korea nexus

On 6 January, North Korea tested a hypersonic missile. A hypersonic missile is one that can travel at more than five times the speed of sound, which makes it more difficult to track and shoot down. The test coincided with U.S. Secretary of State An...

January 11, 2025 3:16 PM

What are the health risks from wildfire smoke?

Multiple massive wildfires are raging in Los Angeles, blanketing the surrounding regions under a pungent haze caused by smoke carrying noxious gases and particulate matter that pose serious health risks. Here is what you need to know about the risks...

January 8, 2025 8:45 PM

Pravasi Bharatiya Divas: Celebrating India’s Global Connection

Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) is an event observed on January 9 every two years to honor the contributions of the Indian diaspora to the nation. Established in 2003 under the leadership of then-Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, PBD serves as a pla...

January 8, 2025 4:04 PM

Govt’s steps for agricultural diversification and farmer welfare drive growth across the sector

The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (MoA&FW) has made remarkable strides in boosting the agricultural sector, with significant progress on multiple fronts aimed at improving the income and livelihood of farmers across India. The depar...

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