Dubai climate deal fuels hopes for a greener future, sans fossil fuels
DUBAI: Multilateralism finally triumphed in Dubai, the mecca of hedonism and conspicuous consumption, as nearly 200 participating countries agreed on a historic climate deal that exhorts them to transition away from fossil fuels and embrace a cleaner and greener future. This is the first time that fossil fuels have been mentioned in a COP outcome […]
Fossil fuel COP-out in Dubai, India gets coal breather
DUBAI: The global climate jamboree in Dubai remains stuck in a deadlock over the future of fossil fuels, with a new draft of the global stocktake (GST) text omitting any mention of the contentious issue. Eminent climate leaders and activists decried COP28 as a failure as the lack of consensus on phasing out fossil fuels […]
COP28: No politics please, it’s go time for bold climate action
DUBAI: As high-stakes global climate negotiations in Dubau enter the final lap, UN climate chief Simon Stiell struck a note of emergency, exhorting all countries to eschew political tactics and focus on accelerating bold climate action to prevent the looming catastrophe. “This week I don’t want to see diversions and political tactics that hold climate […]
Jaishankar showcases India’s strategic autonomy, calls West natural tech partner
Underlining India’s foreign policy of strategic autonomy at a conference in New Delhi, India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar highlighted how India has expertly juggled its relations with rival powers, including the US and Russia as New Delhi’s choice of partners has expanded in the last few years. In his remarks at the Global Technology […]
COP28: PM Modi to pitch for accelerating climate finance
DUBAI: With international attention focused on curbing global warming, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to pitch for accelerating climate finance at the COP 28 global climate summit in Dubai on December 1. Besides addressing the World Climate Action Summit, PM Modi will be participating in three high-level side events, two of which are being […]
Inclusivity has been at the heart of India’s G20 Presidency: PM Modi
During G20 presidency,New Delhi revitalised multilateralism,amplified Global South’s voice,championed development,and fought for the empowerment of women Today marks 365 days since India assumed the G20 presidency. It is a moment to reflect, recommit, and rejuvenate the spirit of “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam” (OneEarth, One Family, One Future). As we undertook this responsibility last year, the global landscape […]
G20 Virtual Summit: Modi unveils new pro-South initiatives, voices concern over Israel-Hamas War
The first-ever virtual G20 summit hosted by India ended with India unveiling a slew of proposals for welfare of the Global South and expressing concerns about a potential escalation of the Israel-Hamas war. In his remarks, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who hosted the virtual summit, highlighted India’s pro-South initiatives and proposed the creation of a […]
It’s time for Global South: India, South Africa, Cuba pitch for reforming global governance
By Shweta Aggarwal NEW DELHI: Ahead of the second edition of the virtual Voice of Global South summit, India, South Africa and Cuba have called for more prominence to interests and aspirations of developing countries in multilateral groupings. Speaking at a conference titled, “G20 Delhi Summit: Inclusive Growth & Rise of the Global South,” in […]
Iran dials Modi, asks India to use its capacity to end Gaza conflict
In a sign of a potential Indian role in ending the Gaza conflict, Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to use India’s capacities to end the Israel-Hamas war. “Today, India is expected to use all its capacities to end the Zionist crimes against the oppressed people of Gaza,” said a readout […]
New train, energy projects set to bolster Delhi-Dhaka relations
The inauguration of the first direct railway link connecting the Northeast to Kolkata through Bangladesh is poised to be a game-changer not just for trade and connectivity between India and Bangladesh, but also in bringing estranged Bengali communities on two sides much closer. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Prime Minister of Bangladesh Sheikh Hasina on […]