As world leaders begin summits, Guterres calls for $500 bn annual development funds, global financial reforms

Arul Louis | September 18, 2023 9:24 PM

United Nations, Sept 18 (IANS) UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Monday renewed his call for the reform of the “outdated, dysfunctional and unfair” World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and for a $500 billion stimulus fund for the world organisation’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

IISER Bhopal team conducts genome sequencing of Indian gooseberry plant

IANS | September 18, 2023 3:46 PM

Bhopal, Sep 18 (IANS) Researchers from the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Bhopal have for the first time unravelled the draft genome of the Indian gooseberry plant, popularly known as Amla.

Manish Raisinghan urges for eco-friendly Ganpati idols and decoration

IANS | September 18, 2023 3:00 PM

Mumbai, Sep 18 (IANS) Ahead of Ganesh Chaturthi, actor Manish Raisinghan has urged fans to celebrate the festivities keeping in mind the responsibility to save the world created by the Lord himself.

Amit Sadh cleans up part of Rakchham village during his bike expedition

IANS | September 18, 2023 2:27 PM

Mumbai, Sep 18 (IANS) Actor Amit Sadh, who is known for his work in 'Sultan', 'Jeet Ki Zid', 'Avrodh', 'Breathe' etc, is currently on a month-long motorcycle trip around India, and it's not just about adventure for him, but he is also committed to protecting the natural beauty.

Heavy rain disrupts Mumbai-north west India train schedules

IANS | September 18, 2023 11:58 AM

Mumbai, Sep 18 (IANS) Heavy rain in Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh in the past couple of days have played havoc with the schedules of many long-distance trains on the Western Railway on the Mumbai-Delhi sector, officials said here on Monday.

New York Climate Week: Civil society groups unite over inaction on nature

IANS | September 18, 2023 10:30 AM

New Delhi, Sep 18 (IANS) At New York Climate Week, more than 80 leaders and experts from business, science, NGO and youth groups on Monday released an open letter that urgently calls on UN Climate Change parties to deliver on their climate and biodiversity commitments and disclose their implementation plans as part of the Global Stocktake negotiations.

Delhi HC order red flags alarming rate of tree loss in national capital

Supriya Ramesh | September 17, 2023 8:13 AM

New Delhi, Sep 17 (IANS) In recent times, the Delhi High Court has voiced concern about the reckless felling of trees on weak justifications. The court's efforts to protect the city's green lungs have met with resistance, raising questions about the true priorities of the authorities.

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As world leaders begin summits, Guterres calls for $500 bn annual development funds, global financial reforms

IISER Bhopal team conducts genome sequencing of Indian gooseberry plant

Manish Raisinghan urges for eco-friendly Ganpati idols and decoration

Amit Sadh cleans up part of Rakchham village during his bike expedition

Heavy rain disrupts Mumbai-north west India train schedules

New York Climate Week: Civil society groups unite over inaction on nature

Delhi HC order red flags alarming rate of tree loss in national capital

‘Parineetii’ actor Ankur Verma has made an eco-friendly Ganpati idol at home

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