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IFSCA, CEEW sign agreement to cooperate on sustainable finance
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
Sustainability is a common thread that runs through both these endeavours, IFSC Authority said in a statement on Wednesday, adding that in this context, finance is a key enabler - as highlighted by CEEW research, which estimates that India's net zero by 2070 target would require USD 10 trill
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"Targeted discrimination" UN slams Taliban's decision to suspend women fro
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
In a statement, United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) said the UN and its humanitarian partners also urge the de facto authorities to reopen girls' schools beyond the sixth grade and end all measures preventing women and girls from participating fully in daily public life,
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Rajya Sabha returns Appropriation bills
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
Rajya Sabha on Wednesday returned the Appropriation (No 5) Bill, 2022 and the Appropriation (No 4) Bill, 2022, authorising payment of certain sums from the Consolidated Fund of India for the current financial year.
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Ayodhya Airport will reflect idea and spirit of Ram Temple: Airport Author
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
The Airports Authority of India on Wednesday said that the design of the Ayodhya airport would be based on the idea and spirit of the Ram Mandir, invoking a sense of spirituality.
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Fire breaks out at restaurant in Delhi's South Extension, no casualty
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
According to Fire Department Authorities they received a call about a fire at the Mic Drop restaurant in South Extension Part-2 at 12.45 PM, Delhi Fire Service said.
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BPCL to lay network, build, operate 8 city gas distribution projects with
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
The said projects would be subject to the requisite approvals of statutory authorities of the government of India, the company said. Accordingly, the company said it was now developing city gas distribution network in 25 geographical areas including the above CGDs, covering 62 districts in 1
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China was 'under-prepared' for COVID surge, experts predict three waves th
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
Although the Chinese government has remained silent on the number of deaths. However, the Chinese authorities have warned of successive waves of COVID infections in the coming months, as cases continue to increase.
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Delhi Police seeks time to file reply on Sharjeel's plea seeking resumptio
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
Delhi police on Tuesday sought time to file a reply on the plea moved by Sharjeel seeking the resumption of the Inmate phone calling facility provided to him in Tihar jail earlier. The facility was stopped in September after a circular issued by the jail authorities.
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Punjab: E-auction of residential, commercial properties to start from Janu
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
With New Year around the corner, Amritsar Development Authority (ADA) is all set to conduct the e-auction of prime properties situated in various cities falling under its jurisdiction.
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Nagaland planter single-handedly revitalises local economy, spreads his id
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
Writing for Guwahati-based platform The Borderlens, author Jayant Ahuja tells a tale about a Nagaland man who started from scratch to build three thriving nurseries of different varieties, and ever-evolving fish ponds and nurseries which cater to markets across the border in Myanmar.
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Study reveals diving birds are more prone to extinction
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
Diving birds like penguins, puffins and cormorants may be more prone to extinction than non-diving birds, according to a new study by the Milner Centre for Evolution at the University of Bath. The authors suggest this is because they are highly specialised and therefore less able to adapt to
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J-K: Admin refurbishing Rajouri school lacking in infrastructure
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
Under the new initiative of the government, a double-storey building is being constructed at a cost of Rs 6.66 crore. The work is in the last stage and the new building, equipped with all modern amenities and a playground, will soon be handed over to the authorities.
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