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UN announces satellite-based system to detect methane emissions

As part of global efforts to slow climate change by tackling methane, the UN on Friday announced a new satellite-based system to detect emissions of the climate warming gas and allow governments and businesses to respond.

Nov 11, 2022

"COP27 will decide life or death"; 11-year-old climate activist Licy hopes to inspire action at COP27

11-year-old Indian climate activist, Licypriya Kangujam will be campaigning at the COP27, urging world leaders to take climate action on "loss and damage".

Nov 8, 2022

Global Investors Meet 2022 paved way for Rs 9.82 lakh cr investment in Karnataka: CM Bommai

Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai announced at the concluding ceremony of the 3-day Global Investors Meet (GIM) in Bengaluru that "investments totaling about Rs 9.82 lakh have been committed in diverse sectors in the state." Bommai thanked the participants in the event and investors.

Nov 5, 2022

Union Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Bhupender Yadav

COP 27: India looks forward to substantial progress on discussions related to climate finance

The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change said that more clarity is needed on the definition of climate finance for the developing countries to be able to accurately assess the extent of finance flows for climate action.

Nov 4, 2022

Invest Karnataka 2022 global summit begins: Here are major announcements made on day 1

Karnataka raised its funding goals by Rs 2.5 lakh crore to Rs 7.5 lakh crore on the inaugural day. Read more updates here.

Nov 2, 2022

Formula E race in Hyderabad on February 2023

Formula E race Hyderabad E-Prix to kick off in February 2023, 11 teams to participate

The event will see 22 drivers from 11 teams including Team Mahindra to fight it out for the victory around the Hyderabad Street Circuit.

Oct 8, 2022

I2U2 diplomats meet to review projects, discuss cooperation

The participants expressed their countries' "commitment to deepening the economic partnership among the four countries", according to the State Department.

Sep 21, 2022

Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke on phone on Wednesday with Russian President Vladimir Putin

'We want all of this to end': Putin to Modi on Ukraine conflict

Russian President Vladimir Putin has told Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi that he is aware of India's concerns over his country's conflict with Ukraine, and wanted the war to end.

Sep 17, 2022

UAE foreign minister first Emirati diplomat to visit Israel's Holocaust memorial [watch]

"Historic": UAE foreign minister visits Israel's Holocaust memorial; pays respects at Yad Vashem

Laying a wreath at the Yad Vashem Holocaust museum in Jerusalem, UAE's foreign minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan encourages the building of a bridge of true peace for coming generations.

Sep 15, 2022

Mikhail Gorbachev: Last Soviet Union leader who ended cold War dies at 91

Gorbachev's death on Tuesday was announced by Russian news agencies, citing the government hospital where he was being treated.

Aug 31, 2022

UK PM Boris Johnson and Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky

Boris Johnson slams Russia's 'cultural vandalism' in Ukraine

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has condemned Russia's "cultural vandalism" in Ukraine, saying invading forces are trying to erase Ukrainian culture in areas they have taken over.

Aug 27, 2022

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman meets US Deputy Treasury Secretary Wally Adeyemo

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday met visiting US Deputy Secretary of Treasury Wally Adeyemo and discussed India's upcoming G-20 Presidency in 2023 and issues related to the global financial sector.

Aug 27, 2022

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Rocket alert in Jerusalem, with residents reporting explosions [details]

For the first time since the beginning of the Israeli military operation in the Gaza Strip, there was also a rocket alarm in Jerusalem on Sunday.

Aug 7, 2022

CWG 2022: Wrestlers Dahiya, Phogat, Naveen win gold as India surge up in the table

The five medals in wrestling, two in athletics, two in boxing, and one in lawn bowls boosted India's tally to 36 -- 12 gold, 11 silver, and 13 bronze with many more set to be added in the next two days.