The latest projections by the United Nations suggest that the global population could grow to around 8.5 billion in 2030, 9.7 billion in 2050 and 10.4 billion in 2100.
India will need to invest USD 840 billion over the next 15 years, or an average of USD 55 billion per annum, into urban infrastructure if it is to effectively meet the needs of its fast-growing urban population, according to a World Bank report.
In the Foreign office consultations, India and Romania talked about regional and global issues, including developments in the Indo-Pacific, Quad, India's neighbourhood and European Union.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who will embark on his two-day visit to Bali, will hold bilateral meetings with various G20 (Group of 20 countries) leaders.
Addressing a special media briefing on Sunday, Foreign Secretary Kwatra said that PM Modi will review key elements of bilateral engagement with these world leaders on the margins of the Bali summit.
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar in his first official foreign visit held bilateral meetings with Cambodian leadership and Vietnam Prime Minister and also interacted with World leaders. Cambodia as the current Chair of ASEAN hosted these Summits. Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Sunday conc
The Bill aims at criminalizing marital rape by substituting Exception 2 of Section 375 of the Indian Penal Code with the consent of the survivor for sexual intercourse shall not be presumed based on the marital status, previous conduct, clothing, sexual history, class, or any other previo
Jagdeep Dhankhar, who arrived in Cambodia on Friday, also met Cambodian Senate President, Say Chuum, earlier today and discussed ways of bolstering ties among the parliamentarians of both countries via training programs.