Dr.Seema Javed As climate commitments in India are accelerating, the energy transition must also be just – meaning that the shift away from fossil fuels should be inclusive, equitable, and supportive of workers and communities dependent on carbon-intensive sectors like coal, steel, cement, and automotive. India is at a defining …

Dr.Seema Javed Torrential rains triggered catastrophic flash floods across Texas on 4th July submerging roads, sweeping away vehicles, and forcing dramatic rescues.  Authorities raced to find victims of  flash flooding in central Texas, including 27 people from Camp Mystic, a girls’ summer camp in Kerr County which was located near the …

Union Bank of India, one of India’s leading public sector bank, has been declared as 2nd Runner up in EASE 7.0 Reforms Index for FY 2024-25. Further, the Bank is amongst the top performers in the following three themes of EASE 7.0 Reforms Agenda. 1st Position: Banking towards Viksit Bharat …

1.8x growth in portfolio balance over five years with double-digit expansion across key product segments; the sector emerges as a driver of financial inclusion amid calls for tech-led transformation. Jubilee Special Desk The National Urban Cooperative Finance and Development Corporation (NUCFDC) and TransUnion CIBIL jointly unveiled the first edition of …

Dr. Seema Javed Collecting used cooking oil (UCO) and using it for sustainable aviation fuel(SAF) for a greener air travel which will reduce the impact that aviation industry has on plante is the lofty dream of today’s world. The aim is to make aviation more environmentally friendly.SAF is a biofuel …

In a significant step toward advancing sustainable energy solutions, MIT-World Peace University (MIT-WPU) has launched a state-of-the-art battery fabrication and research facility focused on lithium-ion (Li-ion) and sodium-ion (Na-ion) technologies. This pioneering initiative, established for the first time by a private state university, is aligned with national missions such as …

Dr. Seema Javed Biochar, a charcoal-like substance produced from biomass. Biochar, a stable form of carbon created from organic materials, such as agricultural crop residues and forestry trimmings, has emerged as a leading technology in delivering durable carbon dioxide removal (CDR) technology. It has been boasting a potential removal of …

Capri Global Capital Limited (“Capri Loans”), a non-banking financial company, announced the successful completion of its Qualified Institutions Placement (“QIP”), raising primary equity capital of ₹ 2,000 crores by issuing approx 136.5m shares to Qualified Institutional Buyers in compliance with SEBI ICDR Regulations. The QIP Committee authorised by the Board …

Dr Seema Javed After cooler-than-usual summers in the northwest region of India -Heat wave gripped parts of Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, and isolated pockets of East Rajasthan, South Uttar Pradesh, and Northwest Madhya Pradesh which is now being followed by northeastern Arunachal Pradesh, Guwahati etc. …

while aligning transitions with development could lift 175 million people out of poverty.  Dr.Seema Javed The The UNFCCC Bonn Conference will take place next week from June 16-26. It is taking place after the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) predicted that  Global temperatures are expected to keep rising  at or near record levels in …