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Climate meet: Developing nations put their foot down

Climate meet: Developing nations put their foot down

Rediff.com4 Dec 2015

The 54-page Paris agreement draft had been scaled down to 50.

US wants developing nations to also share climate finance costs

US wants developing nations to also share climate finance costs

Rediff.com3 Dec 2015

A proposal by the US and its allies asking developing countries to equally contribute towards global climate finance has irked developing countries at the Paris meet.

How effective will be PM's high-powered team in Paris meet?

How effective will be PM's high-powered team in Paris meet?

Rediff.com30 Nov 2015

The negotiations started on Sunday, a day ahead of schedule.

Climate meet: US confidential note to select countries sets the terms for talks

Climate meet: US confidential note to select countries sets the terms for talks

Rediff.com29 Nov 2015

US wants differentiation between developed and developing countries scrapped

As Paris climate talks begin, 196 countries hope to resolve impasse

As Paris climate talks begin, 196 countries hope to resolve impasse

Rediff.com29 Nov 2015

The new agreement, will be negotiated and once it is sealed it will also be judged

G20 meeting: India defended climate change red lines

G20 meeting: India defended climate change red lines

Rediff.com23 Nov 2015

Decisions at a G20 meet are not added to the UN climate negotiations.

The irony of green levies by courts

The irony of green levies by courts

Rediff.com17 Nov 2015

The Supreme Court imposed a green tax on trucks destined for other states but wanting to take a shorter route through Delhi.

Green climate fund in doldrums as developing nations fail to show up

Green climate fund in doldrums as developing nations fail to show up

Rediff.com16 Nov 2015

Lack of financial commitments from rich countries poses threat to Paris meet

Growing distrust fuels fears of a failed Paris meet

Growing distrust fuels fears of a failed Paris meet

Rediff.com24 Oct 2015

Diplomatic row erupts after co-chairs hold talks minus developing nations; third draft of Paris climate change agreement emerges at Bonn

India, US activate backroom talks on climate change

India, US activate backroom talks on climate change

Rediff.com29 Sep 2015

India hopes to bridge gap with US to buffer against a Paris agreement that restricts country's developmental space.

NITI Aayog against free health care, bats for more private sector role

NITI Aayog against free health care, bats for more private sector role

Rediff.com25 Aug 2015

The NITI Aayog's views are in contrast to the National Health Policy.

What will be India's stance for Paris climate change pact

What will be India's stance for Paris climate change pact

Rediff.com21 Aug 2015

India is likely to announce its targets for the Paris deal by September-end.

Charged of sexual harassment, Pachauri back as TERI boss

Charged of sexual harassment, Pachauri back as TERI boss

Rediff.com22 Jul 2015

Police probe still on; ex-parte stay against sexual harassment panel report and court permission to enter premises help NGO chief

Why G20 meeting holds key to India's climate finances

Why G20 meeting holds key to India's climate finances

Rediff.com21 Jul 2015

For India, the talks will work as another opportunity to sharpen its positions ahead of the formal UN negotiations.

CAG to audit coal block e-auction

CAG to audit coal block e-auction

Rediff.com28 May 2015

CAG audit is likely to be completed in six months.

Govt flip-flops yet again on Uttarakhand dams

Govt flip-flops yet again on Uttarakhand dams

Rediff.com13 May 2015

Wants another committee to review adverse report of experts against 6 dams

Of Gandhi and the limits of poetic licence

Of Gandhi and the limits of poetic licence

Rediff.com8 May 2015

The Marathi poem, Gandhi Mala Bhetala (Gandhi met me), is a satirical critique of those who falsely claim to follow the path of Mahatma Gandhi

Acche din? Rural job scheme hits a new low

Acche din? Rural job scheme hits a new low

Rediff.com28 Apr 2015

Data captured in central government records have a lag.

India makes a U-turn on refrigerant gases to favour US

India makes a U-turn on refrigerant gases to favour US

Rediff.com18 Apr 2015

India and China are the growing market for these gases

The sorry case of a whistle-blower IAS officer

The sorry case of a whistle-blower IAS officer

Rediff.com3 Apr 2015

Whistle-blower officer Ashok Khemka has been shunted again, in breach of rules by BJP government in Haryana. All actions of the previous Congress govt against him still stand even as the Narendra Modi government has chosen to keep away.

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