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Tuesday, August 26, 2025
TopicCOP-27

Topic: COP-27

India seeks COP27 deal to ‘phase down’ all fossil fuels instead of coal, say sources

India had referred to a report by the UN climate science panel, which said countries must halve emissions by 2030 to meet climate goals & would require substantial reduction in fossil fuel use.

Why definition of climate finance remains a major bone of contention at COP27 talks

The interest in keeping the definition of climate finance ambiguous maintains the status quo, where a majority of loans can pass off as climate finance, say experts.  

All talk and little action? The impact of climate conferences like COP 27 remains low and slow

The conference record of the past 50 years inclines one towards environment pessimism. But without the pressure of such events to set targets, even less would happen.

Green superpower: India must leverage its startup ecosystem for its net-zero transition

The climate tech puzzle for India cannot be solved by the corporations alone. India must draw upon its dynamic startup ecosystem.

On Camera

How Wang-Yi’s visit set back India-Nepal ties

Nepal has raised the territorial issue and reportedly sent a diplomatic note to India. We’re back to where we started.

New insolvency frameworks to shorter timelines, how 2025 amendment bill proposes to transform IBC

New bill aims to fix key issues with IBC 2016, including delays & patchy implementation, and protect creditors, with window for genuine promoters to retain control of their companies.

Centre appoints Army ex-vice chief Lt Gen NS Raja Subramani as military adviser to NSC Secretariat

New Delhi: Former Indian Army Vice Chief Lt Gen N.S. Raja Subramani (Retd) has been appointed the new Military Advisor (MA) to the National...

That Oval Office picture for ages deserves closer Indian reading, with a geopolitical lens

Putin sees this as a victory. Europeans have decided to deal with Trump on his terms for the sake of the larger Western alliance. We look at the lessons for us in India.