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Global leaders discuss sustainable development amid COVID-19 crisis
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 5 (ANI): India has voluntarily set out ambitious targets through Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) about reducing emissions intensities as well as to have 2.5 to 3 billion metric tonnes of carbon sequestration, said Union Environment Minister Prakash Javadeka
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CII outlines 10-point roadmap to target inclusive and sustainable growth
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 4 (ANI): The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has laid out a 10-point roadmap to revive growth and navigate the challenges of loss of lives and livelihoods posed by the global pandemic COVID-19 that has forced countries across the world to reset their growth pat
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CIABC calls for reduction in 70 pc corona tax on alcoholic beverages in De
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 3 (ANI): The Confederation of Indian Alcoholic Beverage Companies (CIABC) has written to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal demanding a reduction of 70 per cent Corona pandemic tax on alcoholic beverages to a 'realistic and sustainable level'.
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ADB, ESCAP to help Asia Pacific in addressing COVID-19 crisis
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
Bangkok [Thailand], June 3 (ANI): Asian Development Bank (ADB) President Masatsugu Asakawa and United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and Pacific (ESCAP) Executive Secretary Armida Salsiah Alisjahbana on Wednesday discussed enhancing cooperation to help the region as it addre
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Here's how of light physical activities can help improve mental health
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], May 31 (ANI): Given the negative health effects of prolonged sedentary time, the findings of a recent study may encourage people to make small changes that are sustainable for mental health. The study has pointed out a link between light physical activities and lower s
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Global energy leaders call for greater investment in clean electricity sys
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
Paris [France], May 30 (ANI): Energy ministers and electricity industry CEOs from around the world have called for mobilising investments for secure and sustainable power systems to offset the impact of Covid-19 crisis on the electricity sector.
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IETE conducts mid-term symposium on digital forensics and information secu
Updated : 5 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India] May 23 (ANI/NewsVoir): The Institution of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers (IETE) celebrated the World Telecommunication and Information Society day, on the theme "Connect 2030: ICTs for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)" set by International Telecom Union
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Cabinet approves Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana
Updated : 5 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], May 20 (ANI): The Union Cabinet has given its approval for the implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) -- a scheme aimed at bringing about blue revolution through sustainable and responsible development of fisheries sector in the country.
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Managing mental health with yoga amid COVID-19
Updated : 5 years, 10 months ago IST
Melbourne [Australia], May 19 (ANI): While Yoga is considered beneficial for cardiovascular and blood circulation but the practice of it could provide a sustainable exercise alternative for thousands of people isolating at home, recent research has pointed out that movement-based yoga can si
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Jaishankar holds virtual joint commission with Denmark counterpart, review
Updated : 5 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], May 12 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday held his first virtual joint commission with his Denmark counterpart Jeppe Kofod, wherein the two leaders discussed COVID-19 and close cooperation in green and sustainable economic recovery.
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Govt-guaranteed COVID-19 crisis liquidity bridge from banks for sustainabl
Updated : 5 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], May 12 (ANI): The government, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and banks need to collectively take measures to ensure that businesses do not collapse en masse due to COVID-19 impact and in turn push banks into a systemic failure, according to a study by lead industry body F
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Construction sector can help lead economic recovery: ILO
Updated : 5 years, 10 months ago IST
Geneva [Switzerland], May 12 (ANI): The construction sector may hold the key to kick-starting economies ravaged by the fallout from COVID-19 pandemic, the International Labour Organisation (ILO) has said.
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