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Pakistan & China unlikely to be part of Ajit Doval-hosted meet on Afghanistan next week

Pakistan wants Taliban regime to be represented at the talks, with its NSA Moeed Yusuf saying Tuesday that this is for the sake of ordinary Afghan citizens.

PM Modi launches initiative to boost infra in small, vulnerable island nations at COP26

Stating that Small Island Developing States face the biggest threat from climate change, Modi said ISRO will provide them information about cyclones, coral-reef & coast-line monitoring.

India will always strengthen any effort for sustainable development, PM Modi says

Modi was responding to a tweet by European Commission President Leyen where she hailed PM Modi's leadership and called India a 'key partner on fighting the global climate'.

PM Modi, Johnson agreed on need to rein in fringe anti-India extremist groups, Shringla says

Modi and his British counterpart had a short bilateral exchange on the margins of COP26 in Glasgow and discussed counter-terrorism among other issues.

PM Modi meets Merkel, Rajapaksa, Morrison and others on COP26 sidelines in Glasgow

In a series of photos tweeted by PM Modi, he is seen meeting several world leaders, including Prince Charles and Nepalese PM Sher Bahadur Deuba.

India will reach net-zero emissions by 2070, PM Modi says at COP26 as he promises ‘panchamrit’

India had been under pressure from developed states like the US to raise its climate ambitions and commit to a net-zero target by 2050. However, it dug its heels.

Modi meets UK PM Boris Johnson at COP26, talks renewables, clean technology and defence

In the first in-person meeting between the two leaders, PM Modi extended an invitation to Johnson to visit India again, after his scheduled trip was cancelled twice due to Covid.

UK to extend 750 million pounds for green projects in India, commits new funds for EVs

This is part of UK's India Green Guarantee to the World Bank, announced at COP26. UK has also committed 210 million pounds to fund green projects in developing countries.

Developed nations presenting $100 bn annual support till 2025 ‘unacceptable’: India at COP26

Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav said developing countries have massively stepped up their climate actions since 2009, but there is no 'matching ambition' from developed nations.

Australia recognises Bharat Biotech’s Covaxin for travellers as it reopens border

The recognition of Covaxin means Indians who have taken the vaccine will now be considered fully vaccinated on entry to Australia.

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You have heard the common myths about retinol. Here’s what you need to know

Retinol increases cell turnover and promotes new blood vessel growth, which can improve fine lines, wrinkles, and uneven skin tone. It’s commonly found in anti-aging creams and serums.

India’s GDP to grow at 6.9% in 2024 — UN agency revises its January projection of 6.2%

Latest report by UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs says global growth to be faster than estimated earlier & India’s 'robust performance' to boost South Asia’s growth.

Spain denies port call to vessel carrying shipment of ‘arms to Israel from India’

The Spanish foreign minister says 'the Middle East does not need more weapons, it needs more peace'. Spain has been very critical of Israel’s offensive in Gaza.

Abki baar 90 paar for Congress? Why even 30 more seats will ruffle BJP

Discussion about outcome of Lok Sabha polls continues to boil in cauldron of expectations only from BJP. Now reverse this equation, what if we asked about the performance of the 'loser'?