April 18, 2026

climate action

India-Africa ties enter new strategic phase: ‘South–South cooperation’ and multi-sector partnership in focus | India News – The Times of India

India-Africa ties enter new strategic phase: ‘South–South cooperation’ and multi-sector partnership in focus | India News – The Times of India

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A conference titled ‘India-Africa partnership in a changing global order’ was held in the national capital on Monday, with the speakers highlighting that the relations of the two regions were entering into a more strategic phase.Addressing the gathering, Sudhakar Dalela, Secretary (Economic Relations) in the ministry of external affairs, said, “The turbulent times we are…

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Government leveraging geospatial tech as national asset for Viksit Bharat: Jitendra Singh | India News – The Times of India

Government leveraging geospatial tech as national asset for Viksit Bharat: Jitendra Singh | India News – The Times of India

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NEW DELHI: Geospatial technologies are a foundational pillar of India’s development journey, and the government is leveraging them as a national asset for Viksit Bharat, said Dr. Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology on Wednesday.Addressing the National Workshop on “Strengthening of Geospatial Ecosystem- Geospatial Mission: An Enabler of Viksit…

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JSW-TOI Earth Care Awards in its 13th edition, calls for entries from all climate-action fields | India News – The Times of India

JSW-TOI Earth Care Awards in its 13th edition, calls for entries from all climate-action fields | India News – The Times of India

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NEW DELHI: With the JSW-TOI Earth Care Awards entering its 13th edition, JSW and The Times of India group have jointly invited applications from all those who have been working in the fields of climate change mitigation and adaptation.Celebrating excellence in climate action through innovation, inclusivity and impact, the JSW-TOI Earth Care Awards have added…

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Flames, smoke, sirens: Delegates flee as fire erupts at COP30 Summit in Brazil—Watch – The Times of India

Flames, smoke, sirens: Delegates flee as fire erupts at COP30 Summit in Brazil—Watch – The Times of India

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(Video credits: X @BGatesIsaPyscho) A fire broke out at the COP30 climate summit in Belem, Brazil, on Thursday, forcing thousands of delegates to evacuate and halting negotiations at a critical moment in the two-week conference. Ironically, the blaze appears to have been caused by electrical equipment, likely a microwave — showing that even a summit…

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India model: UNDP chief hails India’s growth with inclusion; digital, climate push seen as global blueprint – The Times of India

India model: UNDP chief hails India’s growth with inclusion; digital, climate push seen as global blueprint – The Times of India

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India has shown that rapid economic expansion and social inclusion can progress in tandem, with its development approach now shaping global learning, UNDP’s Acting Administrator Haoliang Xu has said, according to PTI. Calling India’s growth story a mix of technology-driven delivery, participatory governance and resilient climate action, Xu said the country offers “a blueprint for…

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Dialogue is important but action is imperative, says India ahead of COP30 in Brazil | India News – The Times of India

Dialogue is important but action is imperative, says India ahead of COP30 in Brazil | India News – The Times of India

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Bhupendra Yadav with André Corrêa do Lago, president designate, COP30 (@byadavbjp) NEW DELHI: Building momentum for a desired outcome at the upcoming UN climate summit, India, at a preparatory meet in Brasilia, has emphasised that the 30th session of the annual conference (COP30) next month must reaffirm faith in “multilateralism, equity and collective resolve” to…

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Why is Shashi Tharoor praising China? Country installed more solar than rest of the world combined; here’s what Congress leader wants India to learn | India News – The Times of India

Why is Shashi Tharoor praising China? Country installed more solar than rest of the world combined; here’s what Congress leader wants India to learn | India News – The Times of India

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NEW DELHI: Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Friday heaped praise on China’s renewable energy leap, pointing out that the country installed a staggering 256 gigawatts (GW) of solar capacity in just the first half of 2025, more than the rest of the world combined.“China just installed a mind-boggling 256 GW of solar capacity in the…

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Green finance: SBI inks 100 mn euro credit pact with AFD; targets stronger climate action – The Times of India

Green finance: SBI inks 100 mn euro credit pact with AFD; targets stronger climate action – The Times of India

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State Bank of India (SBI), the country’s largest lender, on Saturday said it has signed a Line of Credit agreement worth EUR 100 million with Agence Française de Développement (AFD) at its GIFT City branch in Gandhinagar to boost green financing.According to SBI, the funds raised under this partnership will support both climate mitigation projects…

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