Attempts being made to forget rich nations’ historical contribution: India at COP27

New Delhi, November 17 Rich nations are making a push to include language such as “major emitters and “top emitters” in the cover text of the ongoing UN climate summit in Egypt which is not acceptable to India, a member of the Indian delegation said. Developed countries want that all…

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Aftab Poonawalla’s family fled to unknown location because they had an idea of son’s activities: Police

ANI Mumbai, November 16 The family of Aftab Amin Poonawalla, an accused in the Shraddha Walker murder case, has fled to an unknown location and are now untraceable, Manikpur police (Palghar) said on Wednesday. According to the police, Aftab’s family shifted to an unknown location without informing the police. “When…

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PM Modi likely to inaugurate international conference on curbing terror-funding in Delhi on Friday

New Delhi, November 17 A two-day international ministerial conference on how to deal with terror-financing, including legitimate and illegitimate funding routes, will begin here on Friday and it will be attended by representatives of 75 countries and international bodies, an official said. The 3rd ‘No Money for Terror Ministerial Conference…

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Amazon begins mass layoffs in US; plans to lay off 10,000 employees in corporate and technology roles

ANISan Francisco, November 17 Amazon has begun the process of cutting jobs across the company this week, US media reports said on Wednesday. “After a deep set of reviews, we recently decided to consolidate some teams and programs. One of the consequences of these decisions is that some roles will…

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Amazon begins layoffs across company, expected to cut 10,000 jobs

ANISan Francisco, November 17 Amazon has begun the process of cutting jobs across the company this week, US media reports said on Wednesday. “After a deep set of reviews, we recently decided to consolidate some teams and programs. One of the consequences of these decisions is that some roles will…

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No fuel source should be singled out, rich nations must act: India at COP27

New Delhi, November 16No sector or fuel source should be singled out for action in the fight against climate change, India has said at the ongoing UN climate summit COP27 in Egypt, calling for “action, and not mere promises”, by developed nations.India is leading the push for the COP27 summit…

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India’s G20 presidency to be action-oriented: PM Modi

New Delhi, November 16 Taking over the presidency of the G20 grouping, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday assured its leaders that India’s G20 presidency would be inclusive, ambitious, decisive and action-oriented. PM Modi with Foreign Minister S Jaishankar in Bali. AP/PTI “It is a proud occasion for…

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9 drugs produced in Himachal fail safety test

Ambika SharmaSolan, November 16Nine medicine samples manufactured by various pharmaceutical firms in Himachal Pradesh are among 50 drugs declared substandard nationwide by the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) in its monthly alert issued today.The firms comprise Lifevision Healthcare DM Pharma, Salus Pharmaceuticals, Shiva Biogenetic Laboratories, Health Biotech, ANG Lifesciences…

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SC stays Bombay HC observation that those feeding stray dogs must adopt them

New Delhi, November 16The Supreme Court on Wednesday stayed the Bombay High Court’s observation about those interested in protection and welfare of stray dogs, including feeding them, in Nagpur must adopt or put them up in dog shelter homes and bear expenses for their maintenance.The apex court directed the Nagpur…

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Six-year-old boy killed after being hit by TMC MP’s car in Bengal, driver arrested

Murshidabad (West Bengal), November 16A six-year-old boy died in West Bengal’s Murshidabad district after he was hit by the car of TMC MP Abu Taher Khan on Wednesday, police said.The police have arrested the car’s driver and seized the vehicle, officials said.The incident happened this morning when Khan was travelling…

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