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Companies committed to cutting emissions represent $38 trn in economy: Rpt

In 2021, the number of SBTi companies doubled to 2,253, including 1,082 companies with approved targets and 1,171 that committed to set science-based targets

New Zealand's annual food prices rise 6.4%, hike across all food categories

"Inflation of food prices has generally been increasing since a low of 0.5 percent in the year to March 2021," consumer prices manager Katrina Dewbery said in a statement

US backs efforts to provide Covid jabs to N Korea amid reports of new cases

North Korea has so far refused to accept millions of doses of Covid-19 vaccine proposed in the COVAX global distribution programme, as it had claimed to be coronavirus-free

70% Americans view inflation as very big problem, finds Pew survey

The survey noted that more than two years into the Covid-19 pandemic, just 19 per cent of Americans rate the coronavirus outbreak as a very big problem for the country

North Korea reports 18,000 Covid cases, 6 deaths amid 'explosive' spread

North Korea has so far refused to accept millions of doses of Covid-19 vaccine proposed in the Covax global distribution programme, as it had claimed to be coronavirus-free

Canada will deploy officers to NATO headquarters in Latvia: PM Trudeau

Canada currently has approximately 700 Canadian Armed Forces personnel leading NATO's enhanced Forward Presence Battle Group in Latvia as part of Operation REASSURANCE

Delhi model of education non-existent, schools in pathetic condition: Cong

Delhi Pradesh Congress Committee president Ch. Anil Kumar said Kejriwal has been boasting about the non-existent "Delhi model of education

Islamabad hands over top Pakistani Taliban commanders to Afghan mediators

Muslim Khan and Mehmood Khan were recently transferred from a military detention facility to the custody of the Afghan Taliban in Pakistan's northwestern tribal belt, said sources

We are a favoured destination for tourism investments: Rajasthan official

Gayatri A. Rathore said that along with its cultural and royal heritage, Rajasthan is also a huge destination in the areas of wildlife, wellness, leisure, pilgrimage, weddings etc

Gyanvapi mosque survey to continue, court refuses to remove official

The court further said that the video survey will continue and will be completed by May 17

Patna HC asks Sahara chief Subroto Roy to appear before court on Friday

The Patna High Court on Thursday took a tough stand against Sahara India chief Subroto Roy after he did not appear before the court.

First image of supermassive black hole in centre of Milky Way revealed

The new view captures light bent by the powerful gravity of the black hole, which is four million times more massive than our Sun

Google's addition of Konkani language in translation section applauded

The lovers of Konkani language have hailed the efforts of Google to add this language to Google Translate. Konkani is widely spoken in Goa, many parts of Karnataka and Maharashtra.

Brendon McCullum appointed head coach of England men's test team

Former New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum has been appointed as England's men's team head coach, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) announced on Thursday.

Bilawal Bhutto says PTI minister threatened him before no-trust vote

Pakistan Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari claimed on Thursday that a Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) minister had threatened him with the imposition of martial law a night before the no-confidence motion against ex-Prime Minister Imran Khan was passed, media reports said.

Terra Luna cryptocurrency collapses 98%, investors lose life savings

The dramatic crash of Terra (Luna), ranked among the top 10 most valuable cryptocurrencies, has wreaked havoc in the lives of investors who are feared they will become homeless after the crypto mayhem.

Chinese mainland reports 222 new local Covid-19 cases, 144 in Shanghai

The Chinese mainland reported 222 confirmed local Covid-19 cases, of which 144 were in Shanghai, the National Health Commission said on Thursday.

Google Play introduces prepaid app subscriptions for Indian developers

Google has introduced new pre-paid app subscription capabilities and other changes for Android app developers in emerging markets, including India, to help them generate more revenue.

S. Korea seeks to resume construction of 2 nuclear reactors in 2025: Report

The project to build the two 1,400-megawatt reactors has been on hold since 2017; they had been scheduled to be completed by 2023

IMD predictions go wrong on cyclone Asani as it fizzles out early

The system had weakened as a Depression as it crossed the Andhra Pradesh coast between Machilipatnam and Narsapur on Wednesday night and by Thursday morning