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In a first, 12 member-states sign agreement to combat climate disinformation at COP30

The Declaration on Information Integrity on Climate Change acts against sources of disinformation & protects those who provide climate information. 

California Governor Gavin Newsom makes way to COP30, calls US absence ‘own goal’ by Trump

The Chinese are very happy dominating supply chains and manufacturing because they understand the economic opportunity of green energy transition, he asserts.

Delhi air deteriorates, AQI remains in ‘severe’ category

The overall AQI in Delhi was recorded as 413, with several monitoring stations in the city recording alarming levels of pollution, with readings surpassing 400 in most areas.

At COP30, India calls for a ‘clear and universally agreed’ definition of climate finance

Article 9.1 of the Paris Agreement places a binding responsibility on the developed countries to provide financial resources to the developing nations, it adds.

India is 9th worst-affected due to extreme weather events. Dominica & Myanmar top the list

A not-for-profit organisation, Germanwatch, has released its latest report, ‘Climate Risk Index 2026’, on 11 November.

Brazil’s $125 bn forest fund takes root at COP30; promises incentives as money doesn’t grow on trees

Brazil’s forest fund promises annual payouts to countries preserving tropical forests—but critics warn it’s gambling green goals on market returns. Brazil president says it's the 'COP of truth'.

Who’s who inside negotiating rooms at the COP30 climate summit

As the world’s most populous country and the third-largest emitter, India pulls its weight in COP negotiations almost every time.

Jamaica prepared for hurricane Melissa. It wasn’t enough

The hurricane underscored the financial and practical challenges of adapting to more frequent and destructive climate-driven Caribbean storms.

Who will fill the US gap at COP30? It could be China’s moment to shine

A 300-strong delegation from Beijing at COP30 indicates its willingness to step up as 'climate leader', but fractures with EU & the country's fossil fuel dependence dampen expectations.

Trump-prepping and a transition road map: What to watch at COP30

Negotiators from nearly 200 countries will thrash out technical details on everything from how best to cut emissions to the structure of funds to help the poorest deal with extreme weather.

On Camera

Congress was committed to alcohol ban law without being practical: MA Venkata Rao

Since the bulk of citizens did not regard drinking as a crime, they had no respect for the prohibition laws and did not cooperate with the police, wrote MV Venkata Rao in 1962.

India bond yields rise as RBI moves to drain liquidity, lift overnight rates

New Delhi: India’s sovereign bond yields rose after the central bank announced its first step this year to drain cash from the banking system,...

Army promotes Col Purohit, acquitted in 2008 Malegaon blast case, to Brigadier; to not retire yet

This means he will serve Indian Army for a minimum of another 2 years as Brigadier, unless he picks up the next rank of Major General.

The world’s in a flux. India must reform, consolidate & build a strong economy

We now live in a world order that will keep shifting. India must use this window. This also means we remain disciplined enough not to be knee-jerked into reacting to what Pakistan sees as its moment in the sun.