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NEW DELHI : The transformation under way in India is a key source of optimism for Mark Carney, the chair of Brookfield Asset Management, and the head of transition investing and UN special envoy for climate action and finance. In an interview, Carney, who was the governor of Central Bank of Canada (2008-13) and Bank of England (2013-2020) before joining the asset manager, said it was impressive that some of India’s largest conglomerates are pushing ahead in the clean-energy space. Last year, Brookfield closed a $15 billion global fund to invest in clean energy; of this, the asset manager invested $1.5 billion in India.

Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2. Amidst the fervor ignited by this trailer, a singular figure emerged to steal the spotlight, capturing the attention of fans with a mere appearance.MAPPA, the creative force behind the anime, delivered this tantalizing preview ahead of the impending release of the second segment of the highly anticipated season. Notably, Episode 8 marks the pivotal juncture where the Shibuya Incident arc unfurls, promising a tapestry of gripping action sequences, unforeseen narrative twists, and character revelations. Among these revelations, one figure stands out—Choso—an enigmatic character poised to reshape the course of the unfolding narrative. Here, we unravel the essence of this intriguing character who has stepped into the spotlight.

macroeconomic insecurity. The countries of the Global South have particularly been affected, as their rising debt burdens have hampered efforts at promoting sustainable development, placing a question mark on their ability to meet the sustainable development goals (SDGs) or respond to the effects of climate change.

Baghel on Sunday claimed recent raids conducted by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in the state were politically motivated. He alleged the federal anti-money laundering agency neither took any action nor attached assets of the distillers concerned who are the main accused in the liquor scam. Baghel said Central agencies including the ED, CBI, DRI, and Income Tax have become a threat to democracy as the BJP-led Central government is misusing them. «The statement of Chhattisgarh BJP in-charge Om Mathur who on Saturday said in Surguja 'let's see what happens in the next two months' is the fresh example of the misuse of these Central agencies,» Baghel told reporters here. He alleged the ED is defaming the state government in the online betting app case. «The Central probe agency (ED) goes to one department then to another and when they get nothing there, they go to the third department, but they also get nothing there.

Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant's central control room in northeastern Japan, the treated water transfer switch is on. A graph on a computer monitor nearby shows a steady decrease of water levels as treated radioactive wastewater is diluted and released into the Pacific Ocean. In the coastal area of the plant, two seawater pumps are in action, gushing torrents of seawater through sky blue pipes into the big header where the treated water, which comes down through a much thinner black pipe from the hilltop tanks, gets diluted by hundreds of times before the release. The sound of the treated and diluted radioactive water flowing into an underground secondary pool was heard from beneath the ground during Sunday's first plant tour for media, including The Associated Press, since the controversial release began. «The best way to eliminate the contaminated water is to remove the melted fuel debris,» said Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings spokesperson Kenichi Takahara, who escorted Sunday's media tour for the foreign press. But Takahara said the scarcity of information from inside the reactors makes planning and development of the necessary robotic technology and a facility for the melted fuel removal extremely difficult. «Removal of the melted fuel debris is not like we can just take it out and be finished,» he said. The projected decades-long release of treated water has been strongly opposed by fishing groups and criticized by neighboring countries.

INDIA bloc in Mumbai, Congress leader Milind Deora on Sunday said seat sharing for the 2024 Lok Sabha polls among alliance partners is more or less finalised in many states with only a few states requiring more time. Deora, who is closely involved in the organising of the meeting, hailed the «evolving chemistry» between Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) partners and said the best example of that was in Maharashtra. In an interview with PTI ahead of the INDIA bloc meeting on August 31-September 1, the Congress leader from Maharashtra also asserted that there are «no problems» within the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA), comprising the Congress, the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) and the Shiv Sena (Uddhav Thackeray faction). His remarks come close on the heels of a «split» in the NCP with Ajit Pawar and eight other NCP MLAs joining the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena-Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government in the state on July 2. Subsequently, the meetings between NCP supremo Sharad Pawar and his nephew Ajit Pawar have been the subject of some consternation among INDIA bloc partners. Deora dismissed concerns over the developments in the NCP, saying seat sharing among MVA partners will be discussed and finalised at a later stage and what was happening within the NCP is their «internal issue». The Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance is an opposition bloc of 26 parties, which was formed recently to take on the ruling BJP-led National Democratic Alliance.

booked under bailable charges on the complaint of the boy's family. The school was also served a notice by the education department in connection with the matter. Meanwhile, the man who shot the video has also recounted the events that unfolded.

WhatsApp, tempting individuals with opportunities to earn from the comfort of their homes. In the latest incident, a Mumbai resident fell prey to one of these scams and ended up losing approximately ₹18 lakh in his pursuit of earning additional income online. According to PTI, a 48-year-old Kharghar resident was enticed by fraudsters with the allure of fast cash.

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climate change events that have plagued the world are ‘here to stay’. Puri further added that companies in India should fine-tune their strategies in accordance to the climate change that has affected existence. Puri said extreme weather events are impacting the earth as well as human life and requires a lot of attention.

European Central Bank to follow suit with its 9th consecutive rate hike, reaching levels not seen since 2001. While these actions were somewhat anticipated, they have inadvertently created a challenging situation for India's central bank. India finds itself at a critical point as its interest rate differential with the US has notably narrowed (see Figures 1 & 2 wherein government bond yields have been used as proxies for interest rates).

US jobs data. This week, COMEX Gold prices saw an uptick, marking their first weekly gain in four weeks, even amid a significant surge in the US dollar. Previously, spot gold prices had dipped below the critical $1,900 per troy ounce threshold due to various factors, including US retail sales data and somewhat hawkish Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting minutes.

ITC Chairman Sanjiv Puri said on Sunday. Addressing the B20 Summit organised by the CII here, Puri said extreme weather events are impacting the earth as well as human life and requires a lot of attention. Extreme weather events have a deep impact on nature and therefore also on the Global South.

Madhya Pradesh government's inaction on dam site encroachment, has been transferred from the central bench of National Green Tribunal (NGT) to the principal bench in Delhi. As per the order issued on Saturday, Justice S. K.

India assumed the presidency of the G20. India had already bolstered its international reputation with its vaccine diplomacy, by playing a constructive role in climate change discussions, and by being the fastest-growing economy. For its presidency, India adopted the ancient Sanskrit shloka «Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam,» signifying «One Earth, One Family, One Future,” as its theme. This emphasises sustainable, responsible choices for both individuals and governments, aiming for a just and equitable world.

Brazil on Sunday and said «exciting times ahead as we continue shaping global business priorities together.» Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered a keynote on the last day of the summit which is the official dialogue platform between the G20 and the global business community.PM Modi's address came in the context of India handing over the B20 presidency to Brazil, marking a transition in the leadership of this influential dialogue platform. The B20 summit is the official G20 dialogue forum with the global business community. Established in 2010, B20 is among the most prominent Engagement Groups in G20, with companies and business organisations as participants.

firecracker factory in West Bengal's North 24 Parganas district on Sunday morning, police said. The explosion happened when several people were working at the factory in Nilgunj's Moshpole in Duttapukur police station area, around 30 km north of Kolkata, they said. Among those injured were many women and children, they added. The impact of the blast was such that not only did the house where the factory was operating turn into a heap of rubble, but some neighbouring concrete houses were also damaged. Police said they suspect that several people are still stuck under the rubble. Rescue and relief work are underway in the area, and firefighters are working to douse the blaze that broke out as a result of the explosion, they said. A huge contingent of police and personnel of the disaster management department are also at the spot, they added. Twelve people were killed in a similar explosion at an illegal firecracker factory in Purba Medinipur district's Egra in May. Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari of the BJP alleged that the state has turned into the storehouse of powder kegs. «There is no monitoring of illegal activities by the police.

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corporate actions scheduled for this week. Birla Corporation, GMM Pfaudler, APL Apollo Tubes, Tanla Platforms, Gujarat State Petronet, and Metro Brands will trade ex-dividend, while Remedium Lifecare will ex-split this week.Bannari Amman Sugars (Rs 12.5/share), Precision Wires India (Rs 0.36/share), Wardwizard Innovations & Mobility, and Aaron Industries will trade ex-dividend on Monday, 28th August.

G20 Summit, pro-Khalistan messages were found in at least five Delhi Metro stations, officials said on Sunday. A senior police officer said unidentified people wrote ''Delhi Banega Khalistan" and «Khalistan Zindabad'' on the walls of at least five Delhi Metro stations. Legal action is being taken, the officer said. A senior Delhi Metro Rail Corporation official said, „It is a law and order situation.

SME IPO will close this week. Primary market from 19 to 25 August has been quite fascinating, with three mainboard IPOs opened for raising a total of Rs 750 crore, said Mahavir Lunawat, Managing Director of Pantomath Capital Advisors. Mainboard IPO Aeroflex Industries received an enthusiastic response from the investors with subscription figures on the final close day reaching approximately 100 times of the base offer, said Lunawat. «Robust response for the fundamental companies in the primary market shows that retail and HNI’s investors have shown maturity for investing in the fundamentally strong companies in order to ride the Indian growth momentum,» Lunawat added. IPO amounting close to Rs 6000 crore is expected to open in the next weeks to keep the investors busy in action, Lunawat further stated. Main Board IPOsRishabh InstrumentThe initial public offer (IPO) of energy efficiency solutions company Rishabh Instruments will open for public subscription on August 30.