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Japan to cut 60 per cent of emissions by 2035
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
The Japanese government has approved a plan to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 60 per cent by fiscal 2035 compared to 2013 levels, with a longer-term goal of a 73 per cent reduction by fiscal 2040. While some experts criticised the targets as insufficient to meet global climate goals, sector
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With cost pressures mounting, 91% of Indian firms plan finance budget redu
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
The cost pressures have emerged as the top concern for Indian companies, as 91 per cent companies are planning to reduce their tax and finance budgets, reflecting the impact of financial strain on corporate operations, said EY report.
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Employment growth hits 7.1 pc in H2 FY25, up from 6.33 pc in previous half
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
This upward trend reflects a robust hiring outlook, with 59 per cent of employers planning workforce expansion, 22 per cent maintaining current staffing levels, and only 19 per cent anticipating reductions.
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Guterres calls for urgent funding to address rising sea levels from Tonga
Updated : 1 year, 11 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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RBI expected to begin rate cuts in October, with two reductions this fisca
Updated : 2 years ago IST
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) may begin lowering interest rates around October, provided that external factors like weather conditions and international commodity prices do not cause any disruptions, the credit rating agency, Crisil said in its report.
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Inflation surges in Pakistan post 2024-25 budget
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
According to the latest Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) weekly report, the annual inflation rate has surged to 23.59 per cent. The report highlights increases in prices for 29 essential items over the past week, while five items maintained stable prices and 17 experienced price reduction
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OPEC+ extends output cuts through Q2; Russia announces additional reductio
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
According to S&P Global Commodity Insights (GCI), this decision comes amidst ongoing efforts to stabilize oil markets and counteract increasing output from rival producers such as the US and Brazil.
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COP28 draft is "diplomatic-speak, not science-speak", misses fossil fuel p
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
The latest draft urges countries to take action to diminish planet-warming pollution, potentially encompassing reductions in the consumption and production of oil, coal, and gas.
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Ahmedabad airport triumphs: Crowned environmental champion at Greentech Aw
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
According to a press release by Adani, the airport, renowned for its commitment to sustainability, received accolades for its exemplary practices in waste recycling, water management, energy efficiency, and significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions.
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Energy Transitions Commission (ETC) calls for a rapid phase-down of fossil
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
London [UK], November 16: A new report by the Energy Transitions Commission (ETC), Fossil Fuels in Transition: Committing to the phase-down of all fossil fuels, says that use of coal, oil and gas must be reduced dramatically by 2050, with reductions starting now.
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UAE leverages oil power to push secretive oil companies on emission reduct
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
Environmentalists have criticised the initiative, led by Sultan al-Jaber, head of this year's climate talks and chief of the UAE's national oil company.
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NEET 2024 Syllabus Changed in the Middle of the Year - Students Find Relie
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
Gurugram (Haryana) [India], October 25: In a sudden turn of events, the NEET 2024 syllabus has been changed in the middle of the year, leaving students tensed and scared. The announcement of numerous changes, additions, and reductions in the syllabus has caused a wave of panic among NEET asp
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