Centre releases funds for rural local bodies in Kerala, Meghalaya

IANS | November 12, 2024 9:53 AM

New Delhi, Nov 12 (IANS) The Centre on Tuesday said it has released 15th Finance Commission grants for FY25 for rural local bodies in Kerala worth Rs 266.8 crore, along with Rs 27 crore for rural local bodies in Meghalaya (for FY22), for addressing location-specific needs.

At least 20 pc of India’s economy will be digital by 2026-27: Jyotiraditya Scindia

IANS | November 11, 2024 7:06 PM

New Delhi, Nov 11 (IANS) At least 20 per cent of India’s economy will be digital by 2026-27 from the current 10 per cent, Union Minister for Communications, Jyotiraditya Scindia, said on Monday, underscoring the country’s commitment to expanding broadband access, enhancing regulatory frameworks, and promoting an inclusive digital ecosystem.

Baku climate talks kick off amid fears of US stepping away from Paris pact

IANS | November 11, 2024 5:37 PM

Baku, Nov 11 (IANS) As the two-week UN Climate Change Conference (COP29) kicked off on Monday in the Azerbaijan capital with a pivotal opportunity to accelerate action to tackle the climate crisis, concerns remain over US President-elect Donald Trump, who has pledged to roll back on the country's carbon-cutting commitments, pulling out of 2015 Paris climate accord.