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'India not fully satisfied with new climate draft'

'India not fully satisfied with new climate draft'

Rediff.com10 Dec 2015

India said that the goal of capping global warming at 1.5 degree Celsius from pre-industrial times will require developed countries to "massively" reduce their emissions

Man Spends Lakhs To Move Home

Man Spends Lakhs To Move Home

Rediff.com18 Dec 2023

The reason why Jammu resident Jagmohan Singh is doing so will bring tears to your eyes.

Biden nominates ex-Mastercard CEO Ajay Banga to head World Bank

Biden nominates ex-Mastercard CEO Ajay Banga to head World Bank

Rediff.com23 Feb 2023

At the World Bank Banga will be replacing David Malpass, a former Trump treasury official, reports axios.com. Malpass had already announced that he will resign by July, months ahead of his term expired. "Ajay is uniquely equipped to lead the World Bank at this critical moment in history," President Biden said in a statement. Banga, 63, currently serves as vice chairman at General Atlantic.

EVs and beyond: Auto industry's journey for 2025

EVs and beyond: Auto industry's journey for 2025

Rediff.com24 Dec 2024

Traversing from being just vehicle manufacturers to mobility solutions providers amid a raging debate over which eco-friendly technology must be incentivised, the Indian automobile industry is driving in the new year under the shadow of a slowdown in sales with the post-pandemic pent-up demand in distant memory. The shift in the auto industry -- where advanced technologies like autonomous driving, vehicle intelligence, connected features and electrification are quickly gaining traction -- will be reflected in the upcoming Bharat Mobility Global Expo in which India's flagship Auto Expo has been clubbed to be held from January 17-22, 2025 in Delhi-NCR.

2024 Economics Nobel awarded to Daron Acemoglu, Simon Johnson, and James A Robinson

2024 Economics Nobel awarded to Daron Acemoglu, Simon Johnson, and James A Robinson

Rediff.com14 Oct 2024

The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences on Monday has decided to award the 2024 Nobel Prize also known as the Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences to Daron Acemoglu, Simon Johnson and James A. Robinson "for studies of how institutions are formed and affect prosperity."

'Prevent misuse of...': India talks tough to Canada at UN

'Prevent misuse of...': India talks tough to Canada at UN

Rediff.com14 Nov 2023

India urged Canada to disallow activities of groups promoting extremism, prevent attacks on places of worship of religious and racial minorities, and enhance measures to address hate crimes and hate speech.

Trump, Biden spar over Covid, race, climate in final presidential debate

Trump, Biden spar over Covid, race, climate in final presidential debate

Rediff.com23 Oct 2020

Donald Trump is one of the "most racist presidents" in modern history, Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden said, as he tore into the current United States president during the final presidential debate and accused him of pouring "fuel on every racist fire".

Democracy in our veins, no discrimination against minorities: Modi

Democracy in our veins, no discrimination against minorities: Modi

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

India believes in sabka saath, sabka vikas, sabka vishwas, sabka prayaas and walks ahead with it, Modi said.

Modi focuses on 'clean sweeps', skips mention of reduced tally

Modi focuses on 'clean sweeps', skips mention of reduced tally

Rediff.com4 Jun 2024

Preparing to take office for a record third consecutive term, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday pledged to work with all states, regardless of the party in power, to build a developed India.

Pachauri hospitalised day after resigning UN climate panel chief

Pachauri hospitalised day after resigning UN climate panel chief

Rediff.com25 Feb 2015

A day after quitting as Chairman of UN's prestigious Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, TERI Director General R K Pachauri has been admitted to a city-based hospital.

Adani Green seals $1.36 bn financing for world's largest renewable energy park

Adani Green seals $1.36 bn financing for world's largest renewable energy park

Rediff.com5 Dec 2023

Adani Green Energy (AGEL) on Tuesday announced it has secured a funding of $1.36 billion from a consortium of international banks as part of its construction financing framework. The $1.36-billion senior debt facility will enhance the company's funding pool to $3 billion since initial project financing in March 2021, AGEL said in a statement. According to the statement, AGEL, India's largest and world's leading renewable energy player, announced a follow-on funding of $1.36 billion to further boost its construction financing framework to $3 billion backed by a consortium of renowned international banks.

Trump test awaits NASA-ISRO's most expensive satellite

Trump test awaits NASA-ISRO's most expensive satellite

Rediff.com25 Jun 2017

If all goes on well, the NISAR satellite will be launched in 2021 from India using the Geo-synchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV).

Bhupender Yadav: Minister To Watch Out For

Bhupender Yadav: Minister To Watch Out For

Rediff.com29 Nov 2021

As a politician, Yadav is amiable and a consensus-maker, not hamstrung by dogma.

Mbappe, PSG coach face backlash over private jet controversy

Mbappe, PSG coach face backlash over private jet controversy

Rediff.com6 Sep 2022

Quizzed on PSG's jet trip to Nantes at a news conference on Monday, Galtier and Mbappe looked at each other and the World Cup winner burst out laughing as his coach responded with a quip.

'ITC aspires to double its business in five years'

'ITC aspires to double its business in five years'

Rediff.com21 Apr 2024

'While every year presents new challenges, it also provides opportunities for better growth and performance.'

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