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G-7 mulls zero coal use for power generation by 2035 to meet climate goals

Ministers from the G-7 countries meeting in Berlin also announced a target to have a highly decarbonised road sector by 2030, meaning that zero emission vehicles would dominate the sales

Centre assures Punjab of regular coal supply for paddy season: Minister

Punjab minister, while raising the state's concerns on account of the prevailing coal situation across the country, urged the Centre to also devise alternate mechanisms to tackle electricity shortage

US imposes fresh sanctions after North Korea launches three new missile

The launches happened after President Joe Biden ended an Asian trip in which he stressed Washington's commitment to defending allies from the North's nuclear threat.

Punjab CM Mann calls for mass movement to save water, environment

Mann, who was here to participate in a function to mark the 34th death anniversary of Sant Avtar Singh, expressed deep concern over the depleting ground water table and the deteriorating environment

Rahul lauds Nehru on death anniversary, calls him institution builder

He said India now needs a "Bharat jodo" more than ever before. His reference was towards uniting India in the present atmosphere. Congress is holding a "Bharat jodo" yatra from Kanyakumari to Kashmir

Sri Lanka PM Wickremesinghe stresses urgency for economic reform plan

Sri Lanka's PM Ranil Wickremesinghe said that he will quickly prepare an economic reform programme and seek approval from the International Monetary Fund

Sri Lanka closing inching closer on test and series win against Bangladesh

Angelo Mathews and Dinesh Chandimal hit centuries as Sri Lanka raised hope of winning the second test after reducing Bangladesh to 34-4 on day four Thursday.

Ukraine President Zelenskyy slams West as Russia intensifies attack

Lugansk regional governor Sergiy Gaiday described fighting outside of the industrial city of Severodonetsk, a key military goal for Russia, as "very difficult"

No petrol in Lahore, no cash in ATMs, claims former Pakistan cricketer

Imran Khan leads party to sit-in in Islamabad demanding fresh elections

Glencore pays up to $1.5 bn in penalties to resolve corruption claims

Commodities firm Glencore says it has reached deals with authorities in the US, Britain and Brazil to resolve corruption allegations in return for penalties totalling up to $1.5 billion

Twitter shareholders to meet as Elon Musk's takeover drama continues

Twitter's regularly scheduled shareholder meeting Wednesday won't include a vote on Tesla billionaire Elon Musk's $44 billion bid for the social platform.

Davos: Zelenskyy says Ukraine won't give up land to end war with Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Wednesday said his country will not give up its land to end Russia's war.

UK 'partygate' report slams 'failures of leadership' at Johnson's office

Senior civil servant Sue Gray's long-awaited report was published Wednesday.

Germany to loosen Covid-19 entry rules over the summer as cases decline

Germany's health minister says the government plans to suspend a pandemic rule requiring people to show proof of vaccination, a negative test result or recent recovery from Covid-19

J&J, Momenta Pharma file patent infringement lawsuit against Natco, Mylan

Johnson & Johnson and Momenta Pharmaceuticals lawsuit alleges infringement of two old patents associated with 20mg/ml and 40mg/ml Glatiramer Acetate injection, Natco said in a regulatory filing.

Kapil Sibal resigns from Congress, seeks RS nomination with SP's support

Veteran leader's exit marks another jolt for the country's main political Opposition party.

Man plotted to kill former Prez Bush in revenge for Iraq war: US govt

An Iraqi man who came to the US 2 years ago hatched a plot to assassinate former President George W Bush in retaliation for casualties against his compatriots during the Iraq war, the government said

WHO chief Tedros to be confirmed for second term after no opposition

WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus is expected to be confirmed by the U.N. health agency's member countries for a second five-year term on Tuesday.

Biden says recession not inevitable as he readies Indo-Pacific trade pact

Meeting with Kishida, Biden said the new framework would also increase US cooperation with other nations in the region

Starbucks leaving Russian market after McDonald's, shutting 130 stores

Starbucks' stores are owned and operated by Alshaya Group, a Kuwait-based franchise operator