Consultative body is considered a breakthrough in recognising role that Indigenous peoples play in conserving nature globally, including planet’s some of the most biodiverse areas.
New Delhi: In a move to promote environmental responsibility and honour mothers, Minister of State for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Kirti Vardhan Singh, led...
Cali: India has sought international funding to implement its national biodiversity action plan at the UN Biodiversity Conference (COP16) in Cali. India will launch...
UNIFIL faces growing scepticism as attacks on peacekeepers escalate & Israel demands withdrawal, raising concerns over its effectiveness in maintaining peace along Lebanon-Israel border.
Israeli authorities claim they have expanded areas of entry for aid to reach Gazans and that 600 trucks worth of aid are sitting on Gaza border due to UN failure.
The joint statement by 34 countries came after at least 5 UNIFIL peacekeepers were wounded in recent days after Israel launched attacks in southern Lebanon.
Israeli army attacks have injured two Indonesian & two Italian peacekeepers. The Indian Army contingent is currently safe & there is no plan for immediate evacuation, it is learnt.
A joint statement was signed after discussions at the UN Wednesday by several nations calling for diplomatic negotiation & resolution of the conflict, while also advocating for a ceasefire in Gaza.
A high-level dialogue, which included the UN Secretary-General and the heads of the MDBs focused on enhancing collaboration at the country level, especially in fragile and conflict-affected countries.
Finance ministry says the proposed revamp will focus on structural reforms, rate rationalisation & ease of living, & will be deliberated upon in the coming weeks.
The project is meant to be a ‘protective shield that will keep expanding’, the PM said. It is on the lines of the ‘Golden Dome’ announced by Trump, it is learnt.
Now that both IAF and PAF have made formal claims of having shot down the other’s aircraft in the 87-hour war in May, we can ask a larger question: do such numbers really matter?
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