UN Climate Talks Open In Dubai With Call To Restore Faith In Multilateralism

COP28: UAE commits $30 bn for newly-launched catalytic climate vehicle

As world leaders gathered for COP28, the UAE on Friday announced a $30 billion commitment to the newly launched catalytic climate vehicle, ALTERRA, that will drive forward international efforts to create a fairer climate finance system, with an emphasis on improving access to funding for the Global South. Dec 1, 2023
Markets await exit polls on Thursday

Markets await exit polls on Thursday

This week is likely to be volatile but a rally is likely soon. FIIs have already turned buyers. FII and DII money flows can trigger a large-cap led rally, says V K Vijayakumar, Chief Investment Strategist at Geojit Financial Services. Nov 28, 2023
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As China grapples with pneumonia outbreak, India remains vigilant [read now]

A missive from the Union Health Secretary to states and union territories urges an immediate review of public health and hospital preparedness. This includes assessing the availability of human resources, hospital beds, influenza drugs and vaccines, medical oxygen, antibiotics, personal protective equipment, testing kits, reagents, and the functionality of oxygen plants and ventilators. Nov 26, 2023
COP28: 100 plus musicians, dancers from 18 nations come together for climate action

COP28: 100 plus musicians, dancers from 18 nations come together for climate action

With 2023 poised to be the hottest year ever recorded and the UN Secretary-General himself seeing and hearing from scientists how ice loss in Antarctica is accelerating in dangerous ways, 100 plus musicians and dancers from 18 countries come together with the message in a song: the global community demands climate action for a better earth. Nov 26, 2023