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Coal-based steelmaking plans jeopardize India’s net-zero target

Dr. Seema Javed As India’s steel sector accounts for 12% of the country’s total carbon emissions—around 240 million tonnes of CO2 annually—the rapid expansion of coal-based production is expected to exacerbate emissions in the near term, potentially doubling the sector’s emissions by 2030. IIndia’s ongoing investments in new coal-based steelmaking, …

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U.S. Mission to India does another round of “Super Saturdays” as Part of Efforts to Reduce Visitor Visa Wait Times

New Delhi:  The United States Embassy in New Delhi and Consulates in Mumbai, Kolkata, and Hyderabad will open consular operations this Saturday, December 7, to accommodate applicants requiring in-person visa interviews. Notably, all participating posts will employ the maximum resources to conduct the most visa interviews on the Super Saturday. …

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PNB Marks International Day of Persons with Disabilities

Punjab National Bank (PNB), the nation’s leading public sector bank, celebrated International Day of Persons with Disabilities at its Head Office, New Delhi, focusing on this year’s theme, “Amplifying the leadership of persons with disabilities for an inclusive and sustainable future.” The event was graced by the presence of MD …

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Plastic pollution negotiations adjourn in Busan

Dr Seema javed Countries negotiating an international legally binding instrument on plastic pollution, including in the marine environment, adjourned their fifth session with agreement on a ‘Text’ that will serve as the starting point for negotiations at a resumed session in 2025. Over 3,300 delegates – including Members representing more …

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Delhi-NCR continues to battle air pollution due to several Factors

Dr. Seema Javed Delhi-NCR continues to battle air pollution for several days now. Even after slight improvement after eight days, the air quality levels are settling in the ‘very poor’ category. There are several sources that have been contributing to the rise in pollution levels, but meteorological factors play a …

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COP29: Health Community Slams Proposed Climate Finance Deal

Dr. Seema Javed COP29, originally scheduled to end on Friday evening, spilled into overtime as negotiators continued working on a finance deal. A new negotiating text released on Friday proposed that wealthy nations “take the lead” in providing USD 250 billion annually by 2035 to support developing countries. The draft …

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