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Action on climate change needs timely aid from developed nation: India

COP21 decision mandates that before 2025, parties shall set a new collective quantified goal from a floor of USD 100 billion per year, considering the needs and priorities of developing countries.

India records 11,451 cases of Covid-19 in 24 hours, 266 new deaths

In the last 24 hours, India registered 11,451 new Covid-19 cases and 266 deaths

India records 10,929 new cases of Covid-19, 392 deaths in 24 hours

India on Saturday recorded 10,929 fresh coronavirus cases that took its infection tally to 3,43,44,683

Analysis: Indonesia, India beckon as US Fed tapers without tantrums

Last time the Federal Reserve moved toward reducing bond buying, it triggered a rush of funds out of emerging markets. This time is different, investors say.

IMF welcomes India's announcement to adopt net zero by 2070 at COP26

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Thursday welcomed India's announcement with regard to addressing the climate change challenges at the recently concluded COP26 summit in Glasgow.

PM Modi meets Nepal PM Deuba in Glasgow; discusses bilateral ties

Modi on Tuesday met with PM Debua for the first time after he became the premier of the Himalayan nation

People of India deeply value friendship with Israel: PM Modi to PM Bennett

The people of India deeply value the friendship with Israel, PM Narendra Modi said, as he recalled his meeting with his Israeli counterpart Naftali Bennett on the sidelines of the COP26

Republicans introduce legislation to exempt India from S-400 sanctions

India is facing the prospect of sanctions under the 2017 CAATSA for buying the Russian missile air defence system, S-400 Triumf, which it is to begin receiving in November.

As oil races toward $100, India, US and Japan tell OPEC+ enough is enough

Behind closed doors, an intense campaign is being waged to persuade OPEC+ to speed up its output increases, according to multiple diplomats and industry insiders

Ensure Afghanistan not used as terrorist safe haven: US, India to Taliban

During the two-day meeting on October 26 and 27, the US reiterated its commitment to stand together with the people and the government of India in the fight against terrorism.

Above 80% of Indians live in districts vulnerable to climate risks: Report

Dhemaji and Nagaon in Assam, Khammam in Telangana, Chennai in Tamil Nadu, Gajapati in Odisha, Vizianagaram in Andhra Pradesh and Sangli in Maharashtra among India's most climate vulnerable districts

Americans to observe Diwali and celebrate October as Hindu Heritage Month

The first ever initiative of Hindu groups in the country has been welcomed by elected representatives who have issued proclamations and notifications to acknowledge the contributions of this minority

India, UK, Australia to launch IRIS at COP26

Island countries to work towards creating infrastructure that can withstand disasters

India, UK democracies; can make world safer, prosperous: UK minister Truss

UK Foreign Minister Elizabeth Truss on Saturday said her country and India believed in freedom and democracy

India not seen as democracy, has earned 'electoral autocracy' label: Cong

The Congress claimed India is no longer regarded as a democracy and has earned the label of an "electoral autocracy", as it called upon parties to join hands in opposing the Modi government

Naga conflict: Rebel group NSCN-IM firm on separate flag, constitution

Hardening its stand on peace talks with the government, the National Socialist Council of Nagalim has said its position on the demand for a separate Naga national flag and constitution is unchanged

India slips to 101st rank in Global Hunger Index 2021; behind Pak, B'desh

India has slipped to 101st position in the Global Hunger Index (GHI) 2021 of 116 countries, from its 2020 position of 94th and is behind its neighbours Pakistan, Bangladesh and Nepal

India agrees on $200 million LoC support to Kyrgyzstan, says S Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar informed that India has agreed on $200 million Line of Credit support for development projects in Kyrgyzstan

WB flags under-reporting of Covid deaths in India, other S Asian nations

World Bank retains India's GDP growth projection at 8.3% for FY22, cautions any global slowdown due to Covid waves may pull it down

Sherman's visit opportunity to deepen India-US strategic ties: Official

The just-concluded visit of Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman to New Delhi was an opportunity for the United States to deepen its strategic partnership with India, a US official has said