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Lagos State goes live with Parametric Flood Insurance policy, Protecting up to 4 million people
The parametric flood-risk product was designed by a team of...
‘Polluter pays’ principle must not be reduced to ‘pollute and pay’, SC told
On November 18 last year, a three-judge bench headed by the then...
Experiments of blending ethanol with diesel unsuccessful; new tests with Isobutanol on: Gadkari
"Experiments were carried out to blend 10 per cent ethanol with diesel, but they turned out to be unsuccessful. Now efforts are being made to blend diesel with isobutanol, which is a derivative of ethanol," Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari...
Future-ready power companies seize soft market advantages, Willis
Infrastructure hotspots such as Indonesia, Vietnam and the Philippines are attracting insurer capacity, especially for projects backed by international funding and reputable contractors. SINGAPORE: After years of navigating tough market conditions, power companies are...
SC takes note of landslides, floods; seeks response of Centre, NDMA and affected states
SC was responding to a plea alleging illegal felling of trees as a key reason for such disasters. New Delhi: Taking note of the unprecedented landslides and floods in states such as Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand, the Supreme Court on Thursday sought responses from...
Govt links green credits for tree plantation to survival canopy cover
Green credits are rewards given for taking voluntary steps to protect the environment. Individuals, communities and companies can earn them through activities like planting trees, restoring mangroves, saving water, practising sustainable farming or managing waste in...
Climate change impacting India severely, moonshot tech key for sustainable development: NITI Aayog
“India’s development journey is unprecedented -- our economy growing while pursuing a low-carbon and sustainable path. This transition will be energy-intensive, yet we are progressing steadily on our Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) and promoting policies...
India’s push for ethanol-mixed fuel sparks driver backlash, leaves carmakers scrambling
When asked about issues on warranty and insurance due to usage of E20 fuel on non-E20 vehicles, SIAM Executive Director PK Banerjee said, "The E20 fuel-related insurance and warranty, any claim, whoever is spreading is misplaced. There will be honouring of the...
Cloudbursts landslides in Uttarakhand 6 killed 11 missing
Uttarakhand has been hit hard by natural calamities this monsoon season. Dehradun: Six people were killed and 11 went missing as heavy rains and a series of cloudbursts wreaked havoc in various districts of Uttarakhand early Friday, triggering landslides that damaged...
India and Fiji join hands for climate action, resilience building and sustainable development
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Sitiveni Rabuka,Prime Minister, Fiji, in New Delhi Prime Minister Narendra Modi had hosted a lunch for heads of offices supporting the economy of Fiji which was attended by R. Doraiswamy, CEO & MD , Life Insurance Corporation,...
Kazakhstan presses on with $4.4 billion fine against global oil majors for ecological violations
Kazakhstan's government originally fined NCOC 2.3 trillion tenge - then worth $5.4 billion - in early 2023 for ecological violations related to an inspection of Kashagan's gas processing facilities in 2022, when the authorities said they discovered excessive volumes...
J-K: Five killed, 14 injured as landslide hits Mata Vaishno Devi route
The hill state of Himachal Pradesh, already reeling under the devastation caused by multiple landslides and flash floods, saw shops being washed away, buildings collapsing, and highways cut off. A total of 680 roads were closed in the state, with Mandi and Kullu...