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"The DoT advises citizens that they should show caution with...
Govt launches AI tools, e-commerce safety measures to boost consumer protection
The Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) is drafting new guidelines...
Global Population Growth and Sustainable Development
Most of the world’s future population growth will take place in developing countries. Since the middle of the twentieth century, the world has experienced unprecedented population growth. World population continues to grow but is expected to peak around 2100 at a...
Rising incomes more harmful to environment than population growth
The Global Population Growth and Sustainable Development report, launched on Wednesday, is the latest in a series on major demographic trends The number of people on the planet more than tripled since 1950 and could reach nearly 11 billion by the end of the century,...
Ukraine closes airspace to civilian flights amid “high risk” to safety
The aviation industry has taken heightened notice of the risks conflicts pose to civil aviation since Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 was shot down over eastern Ukraine in 2014 Kiev: Ukraine closed its airspace to civilian flights on Thursday, citing a high risk to...
IRFC raises $ 500 million foreign currency Climate Bond
The funds raised will help Indian Railways to meet its target of carbon neutrality and the wider target set by the government to meet the emission and carbon norms set in COP26. This Transaction makes IRFC the first Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) to list its...
Wildfires projected to rise 50% in this century due to climate crisis and changes in land use: UN Report
“Wildfires are made worse by climate change through increased drought, high air temperatures, low relative humidity, lightning, and strong winds resulting in hotter, drier, and longer fire seasons,” UNEP said UN: Wildfires are projected to rise by 50 per cent by the...
Omicron sublineage BA.2 remains a variant of concern
Although BA.2 sequences are increasing in proportion relative to other Omicron sublineages, there is still a reported decline in overall cases globally The BA.2 virus, a sublineage of the Omicron COVID-19 mutation, should continue to be considered a variant of...
EU draft law would require firms to check suppliers for human rights, environmental ethics
EU firms will have to make sure that their suppliers are not using forced labour, child labour, of inadequate workplace health and safety, exploitation of workers, or environmental offences like greenhouse gas emissions, pollution, or biodiversity loss and ecosystem...
Skymet predicts ‘normal’ monsoon in 2022
The agency said it is in the process of gathering data sets pertinent for a comprehensive monsoon forecast and intends to release a detailed report in April New Delhi: Private weather forecasting agency Skymet has predicted a normal monsoon this year which is expected...
India to have 1 billion smartphone users by 2026: Deloitte
''Higher internet adoption is expected to fuel demand for smartphones; this increased demand will be propelled by the need to adopt fintech, e-health, and e-learning,'' it said. New Delhi: India will have 1 billion smartphone users by 2026 with rural areas driving the...
Maintain constant vigil on financial sector, work to achieve inclusive growth: FM to regulators
On the appointment of a new IRDAI chief, Sitharaman said: "I share the concern of not having a chairman at IRDAI. Will soon decide on the appointment of IRDAI chairman." Mumbai: The high-level FSDC headed by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday deliberated...