COP28 clinches deal on transition away from fossil fuels

Nearly 200 countries clinched a landmark climate deal that called for a transition away from fossil fuels, the primary reason for the climate crisis, in a "just and equitable" manner at the final......

At COP28, Modi proposes to host 2028 climate talks in India

Highlighting that India is among the only few countries in the world on track to fulfil its climate pledges, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday proposed to host the United Nations climate......

India welcomes world leaders as G20 summit kicks off on Saturday

As world leaders converge at the G20 summit in New Delhi, hosts India on Friday said the New Delhi Leaders' Declaration will reflect the voice of global south and Prime Minister Narendra Modi......

Democracy in our veins, no discrimination against minorities: Modi

Asserting that democracy is "in our spirit...and flows in our veins", Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said there is no question of discrimination in India on the grounds of caste or......

'Private Sector Must Create Jobs'

'The private sector believes that some enablers in labour-intensive sectors like apparel, toys, tourism and media retail can unlock a lot of jobs.' IMAGE: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman......

What Modi told Bill Gates about India's digital dreams

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday identified agriculture, education and health as three sectors where he believes technology can play a big role, and highlighted efforts of his government. In......

Ex-bureaucrats seek Green Credits scheme withdrawal

A group of 91 retired bureaucrats has appealed to the Centre to withdraw the Green Credits programme, which they claimed may facilitate diversion of forest land to private entities. Photograph:......

India's Big Guns Firing On Capex Front

'Interim Budget has ignited the entrepreneurial spirit.' Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com Is private capex picking up? In the Interim Budget speech, Union Finance Minister Nirmala......

Bushfires: Can we all work on climate reversal, pleads Ashwin

IMAGE: General scenes of bushfire near the town of Sussex Inlet in Sydney. Photograph: Sam Mooy/Getty Images Citing Australia bushfires, India cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin on Tuesday urged......

Australian cricket braces for turmoil as pay dispute rages on

Prominent players, including captain Steve Smith, have been vocal in backing the Australian Cricketers' Association's hardline stance, but their resolve will not truly be tested until they wake up......