Rich nations raise COP29 climate finance offer in bid to break deadlock
The two-week conference cut to the heart of the global debate over the financial responsibility of rich industrialised countries, who caused the bulk of greenhouse gas emissions.
Production in 300 industries in Anakapalli district hit due to lack of water supply
APIIC's water supply failure impacts 300 industries in Andhra Pradesh, causing production losses worth crores.
Storm Bert clean-up operation begins in Ireland after 60,000 people left without power
Electricity Supply Board teams are still working to restore supplies to the thousands still left without electricity after Storm Bert caused thousands of power outages
NDIC reassures Heritage Bank depositors of prompt payment
Bello Hassan, Managing Director, NDIC, gave the reassurance on Saturday during the 2024 edition of the NDIC Editors Forum in Lagos.
In SC spotlight, CAQM shows four-year statistics to argue dip in farm fires
Supreme Court questions CAQM on stubble burning data, body defends interventions and enforcement actions against violators.
Avalanche Soars 20% In 24 Hours – Analyst Reveals Next Price Target
Avalanche jumps 20%, breaking key resistance. Analyst predicts further upside as AVAX seeks to regain dominance. Market awaits next move.
Miliband says shift to clean energy is 'unstoppable' after £240B deal
After two weeks of chaotic bargaining at Cop29 climate summit, nearly 200 nations agreed on the contentious finance pact in the early hours in a sports stadium in Azerbaijan.
Transport unions urge Karnataka government to ease high-cost tracking device mandate as compliance deadline nears
As the November 30 deadline nears for installing vehicle location tracking devices (VLTD) and emergency panic buttons in public service and nationally permitted goods vehicles in Karnataka, transport unions representing cab, bus, and truck operators are urging the government to reconsider the mandate. They argue that the high cost of these devices and a lack of awareness have made it difficult for many vehicle owners to comply with the requirement.
Situationer: Is ADR tax distorting banking market?
Critics argue the policy fails to boost private-sector lending and undermines savings.
Investors view Trump’s Treasury pick as relief for bond market worries
Focus now shifts to administration’s view on Fed independence as bond prices fluctuate.
Don’t rush to cover up harvested grain
To help farmers in the monsoon season, and also eliminate the use of plastic, two innovators-- Uppari Praveen and Shramitha -- have come up with automatic rain cover and bio-degradable plastic...
Can RFK Jr make America's diet healthy again?
Kennedy's plans to ban dyes in cereals and fluoride in water could get major pushback from the food industry.
Tiny UK airport closed for 10 years is set to open again as exact date revealed
Manston Airport in Thanet, Kent, has been closed for almost a decade but is set to reopen as a freight hub in the coming years. The historic runway is also planning to host an air show next summer
Luring private climate funds
The trillion-dollar question these days is where the huge sums of money needed to address climate change are going to come from, especially for developing countries.
First people to live on infamous Greater Manchester estate 'felt like guinea pigs'
The first tenants moved into Rochdale's Freehold estate in 1971
Residents begin clean up after Storm Bert floods
Up to 18 properties in Park Avenue, Dundonald were flooded after Storm Bert brought heavy rain on Saturday.
Nottinghamshire Homebase's future uncertain as store put up for sale
The troubled DIY and garden chain appointed administrators last week
Main points of the $300 billion climate deal
The deal reached at UN climate talks in Azerbaijan ramps up the money that wealthy historic emitters will provide to help poorer nations transition to cleaner energy and adapt to global warming.
National Consumer Helpline gets 1,000 firms on board to fast-track resolution of complaints
In a significant development, the National Consumer Helpline (NCH) has partnered with over 1,000 companies under its convergence programme to expedite the resolution of complaints filed by consumers....
What is in the $300bn climate deal agreed at COP29?
The deal reached at UN climate talks in Azerbaijan ramps up the money that wealthy historic emitters will provide to help poorer nations transition to cleaner energy and adapt to global warming.
'Stupid' drivers to blame for repeated Nottinghamshire village bridge crashes, residents say
The bridge has been crashed into by at least eight lorries in the last four years
Funds for bus terminus will cover multiple amenities, says PSCDL
Puducherry Smart City project faces criticism over costs and irregularities, with ongoing works including multiple components for bus terminus.
Residents threaten protest over stalled Kavalam-Thattassery bridge construction
Memorandums were submitted to Public Works Minister, District Collector and KIIFB officials demanding commencement of project recently
Farmers to hold rally in city on Nov. 26 to caution govt. on farm laws
Farmers and trade union members in Mysuru rally against Centre's farm laws, demanding promises be fulfilled.
Apiculturists of Dakshina Kannada scouting for brand name to market honey
Leading commercial apiculturists of Dakshina Kannada have begun consultations among themselves on marketing honey produced and processed in the district under a brand name to showcase that it is a product of the district.
Tenders called for construction of South Coast Railway office in Vizag
Establishment of South Coast Railway Zone in Visakhapatnam progresses with e-tenders for GM office complex construction.
TDP demands Jagan to come clean on Adani indictment case
The Telugu Desam Party (TDP) has demanded that YSRCP president and former Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy come clean on the bribery charges levelled against him in the case pertaining to the indictment of the Adani group by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
Iran says will hold nuclear talks with France, Germany, U.K. on November 29
Iran to hold nuclear talks with European countries following UN censure resolution, amid tensions over atomic program.
‘Wicked' soars with $114 million domestic opening, ‘Gladiator' snares $55.5 million
The box office was a popular destination this weekend as Universal's "Wicked" and Paramount's "Gladiator II" arrived in cinemas.
Council to weigh pros and cons in stoush over McDonald's in Wānaka
Hundreds are opposed to the restaurant opening, citing "excessive traffic movements" and its impact on the "aesthetic values" of the town.
Defence Force holds flurry of high-tech meetings with Western power trio
The NZDF has been meeting with the US, UK and Australia to discuss advanced technology and spy tech.
Vital roads are yet to be linked to the Ambattur railway station subway
Residential colonies near Ambattur railway station face safety risks due to lack of subway access, prompting demands for change.
'Musk, Vivek biggest threat for China'
United States President-elect Donald Trump's plan to overhaul the government with a new department headed by tech billionaire Elon Musk and Indian-origin entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy will be a biggest threat for China as it has to compete with far more efficient US political system, a policy advisor to the Chinese government said.
Israeli army orders Gaza City suburb evacuated, spurring new wave of displacement
The Israeli army's new orders for the Shejaia suburb were blamed on Palestinian militants firing rockets from that heavily built-up district in the north of the Gaza Strip.
Creative sector welcomes draft government strategy, but calls for more funds
Many say NZ is well behind the rest of the world in developing and supporting its creative professionals.
Parandur airport may get ‘in-principle’ approval by February
Chennai's second airport at Parandur set to receive 'in-principle' approval by February 2025, improving connectivity and traffic.
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