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71 dead in Bangladesh floods; waterborne disease fears escalate
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
The devastating floods in Bangladesh have now claimed 71 lives, with the situation becoming increasingly dire as millions remain stranded and concerns about waterborne diseases grow, reported Dawn.
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Cabinet approves seven major schemes to transform farmers' lives and livel
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
The initiatives are designed to address various challenges in agriculture, with a focus on sustainability, income enhancement, and climate resilience
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COP29 Presidency to launch Baku Global Climate Transparency Platform
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
The COP29 Presidency will officially launch a flagship initiative, the Baku Global Climate Transparency Platform (BTP), during the High-Level Dialogue (HLD) on September.
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IAEA, FAO support farmers in using nuclear-derived agriculture to boost cr
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
Farmers in six Asian countries have successfully increased their rice yields using nuclear-derived climate-smart agricultural practices, with the support of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) of the United Nations.
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BRICS countries sign climate and sustainable development cooperation frame
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
BRICS countries have adopted a framework document on climate and sustainable development, which includes the main aspects of joint actions in this direction, the Russian Economic Development Ministry said on Friday.
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Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin signs 6 MoUs with US companies , seeks to propel s
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin is visiting the U.S. to attract investments and advance the state's economic growth. He highlighted Tamil Nadu's achievements, including its high urbanization, strong industrial base, and goal to become a one trillion-dollar economy. Stalin is actively
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Solar Power: India's Opportunity for Sustainable Growth Through Renewable
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 29: India is at a unique inflexion point in its energy trajectory given increasingly competitive solar power costs; the rosy notion of "solar tariffs dropping below grid parity" seems to be 'much real' this time. Currently the third-largest global energy
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Pakistan: Air pollution significantly affecting people's life expectancy
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
In addition to the current socio-political, economic, and security concerns, people in Pakistan continue to face threats from climate-related issues, including air pollution, Geo News cited a report as saying.
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US, China pledge cooperation on drug control, climate change and migration
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
United States National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan on Wednesday met Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and agreed on maintaining robust communication and advancing cooperation in fields such as drug control, law enforcement, migration, and climate action.
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Union Minister Lalan Singh attacks CM Mamata Banerjee, claims, 'climate of
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
Union Minister Lalan Singh held West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee responsible for police action on the protesters that took place on August 27, over the murder-rape case at RG Kar Medical College, Kolkata.
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"Had a productive visit to India last week!": US Dy Secretary of State Ric
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
Sharing a post on his X, Verma said, "Had a productive visit to India last week! We advanced many US priorities including security, climate action, and clean energy. The United States and India partnership is filled with promise for the future."
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Guterres calls for urgent funding to address rising sea levels from Tonga
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, speaking from Nuku'alofa, Tonga, urged global leaders to act swiftly on climate change, highlighting the unprecedented rise in sea levels due to greenhouse gases. He stressed the need for immediate emission reductions, increased financial support for
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