COP30: India calls equitable, concessional finance the cornerstone; urges developed nations to deliver on climate commitments

India has reiterated that equitable, predictable, and concessional climate finance remains central to achieving global climate goals, underscoring the principle of fairness and shared responsibility at the Leaders’ Summit of COP30 in Belem, Brazil.Delivering India’s National Statement, Ambassador Dinesh Bhatia said the country’s climate action continues to be guided by equity, national circumstances, and the…

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Record cargoes: Russia’s crude exports climb to 16-month highs; refineries scale back due to Ukraine attacks

JPMorgan Chase & Co. estimates indicate that Russian refining operations have declined to under 5 million barrels daily. (AI image) Russia’s crude oil exports have climbed to a 16-month high at a time when its own refineries are reeling under drone attacks from Ukraine. Vessel-tracking data compiled by Bloomberg shows that the four-week average exports…

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‘Why is it not paying tax?’: Priyank Kharge levels ‘money laundering racket’ charge against RSS | India News

NEW DELHI: Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge on Sunday accused the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh of indulging in “money laundering”, questioned its sources of income and asked why it was not paying taxes.Addressing a gathering at an event here, Kharge alleged financial irregularities and sought greater accountability from the organisation.“It (RSS) has a network of more than…

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DRDO to tie up with Pune defence firm for production of ordinance disposal robot | India News

NEW DELHI: The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has finalised a technology transfer agreement with a Pune-based defence company for the production of the unexploded ordnance handling robot (UXOR), which is designed to neutralise ordnance weighing up to 1,000 kg.The agreement with DRDO positions Sagar Defence Engineering as one of the primary industry partners,…

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Donald Trump shadow over FIFA World Cup: Will France boycott US event over Greenland row? Sports minister reveals | Football News

France’s Kylian Mbappe walks past the trophy at the end of the World Cup final soccer match between Argentina and France at the Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar. Argentina won 4-2 in a penalty shootout after the match ended tied 3-3. France’s sports minister on Tuesday said the country’s government is not considering, as of…

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‘Felt really uncomfortable…’: Gulshan Devaiah recalls attending Shah Rukh Khan’s party at Mannat, says he felt he didn’t belong there | Hindi Movie News

Gulshan Devaiah candidly shared his discomfort at a Shah Rukh Khan party, admitting he felt out of place despite warm interactions. He reflected on this experience as a realization about belonging in the industry. Meanwhile, Devaiah also addressed the pronunciation debate surrounding ‘Kannada’ and ‘Kantara,’ deeming it a minor issue unless intended to mock. Gulshan…

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