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With a large share of countries looking into transforming their economies to reach net-zero emissions or sustainable development in line with the Paris Agreement, the global demand for zero-carbon technologies is rapidly growing. A new report by Strategic Perspectives compares the performance and provides a snapshot of the global race …

This year, India presides over the G20, a   group of the largest economies of the world representing 85% of global GDP and 80% of global carbon emissions. In this role, India can convene countries around the shared need to scale up clean electricity. The global emphasis on climate change has …

A state level meeting Multi Stakeholder Meeting of Buniyaad Campaign was organized by the Climate Agenda at hotel Golden Tulip, Hussainganj, Lucknow today. This meeting was joined by Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board, Uttar Pradesh New and Renewable Energy Agency, Labor Department International Labour Organization, Uttar Pradesh Brick Kiln Association, …

Dr Seema javed In 2022, G20 members spent USD 1.4 trillion to support fossil fuels and could raise an additional USD 1 trillion per year by establishing a carbon tax floor of USD 25–50/tCO2e. These funds could help solve some of the most pressing global issues, according to a new …

A memorial meeting on the life and contributions of Janab Iliyas Azmi, a two-term former member of parliament from Uttar Pradesh has been held today at Indian Islamic Cultural Center, Delhi. Having a staunch personality Janab Iliyas Azmi Sahab has always prioritise the voice of marginalised and played an impressive …

 Dr Seema Javed The Indian Himalayas have been in mayhem ever since the arrival of Monsoon this year. The ongoing floods and devastation in the Himalayan states of Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand are proof of the increasing climate risks to an already vulnerable and fragile ecosystem. Scientists attribute rising temperatures …

The Bank now has a total of 1,238 Gold Loan Shoppes across the country as it accelerates growth of the Gold Loan business Lucknow: Bank of Baroda (Bank), one of India’s leading public sector banks, today announced the launch of 251 new Gold Loan Shoppes across the country. The Bank’s …

Dr. Seema Javed The 18th G20 Summit will be held on September 9-10 at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. Under the Indian Presidency, the focus theme for this year’s summit is – ‘One Earth, One Family, One Future’. The Indian Presidency will also spotlight Lifestyle for Environment (LiFE), with an emphasis …

Punjab National Bank (PNB), nation’s leading public sector bank, on Sunday, organised a Walkathon under “Har Ghar Tiranga” campaign to celebrate the 77th Independence Day. This initiative was inspired by the “Har Ghar Tiranga” campaign of Government of India under the aegis of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav which aims to …

Ashok Kumar The history of the flying kiss is somewhat murky, but it is thought to have originated in ancient Mesopotamia. In the Babylonian culture, it was believed that the wind could carry a kiss to its intended recipient, even if they were far away. This belief led to the …