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16.08 / 09:09
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Why India needs regulations to encourage net-zero buildings
Climate change is a major issue for India, as it is for many other countries. The construction industry, which contributes significantly to greenhouse gas emissions, plays a critical role in exacerbating climate change. As India strives for sustainable development, it must consider the environmental impact of its built environment. Regulating net-zero buildings aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, promoting affordable and clean energy, sustainable cities and communities, and climate action.
16.08 / 08:57
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Nuclear the most credible path to low-emissions economy: Dutton
Federal Opposition leader Peter Dutton will formalise the Coalition’s official position on nuclear power, including possibly overturning the 1998 ban, to take to the 2025 election, saying Labor was putting “party interests ahead of the national interest”.
16.08 / 08:27
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WeWork sounds the alarm, prompting speculation around the company's future
WeWork said last week there was “substantial doubt” about its ability to stay in business, prompting speculation around the future of the troubled workspace-sharing company
16.08 / 08:07
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₹2 lakh to 15 lakh: India's per capita income to grow massively by FY47, predicts SBI Research Report
₹2 lakh ($2500) in FY23 to ₹14.9 lakh ($12,400) in FY47, according to the SBI's latest research report. Prime Minister Narendra Modi while addressing the country during the 77th Independence Day celebrations at the Red Fort said that India will be a developed country by 2047. "In 2047, when the country will be celebrating 100 years of Independence, India will be a developed country", the Prime Minister noted during his speech from the Red Fort.
16.08 / 07:53
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Apple' Foxconn commences production of iPhone 15 in Tamil Nadu, strengthening operations in India: Report
Foxconn Technology Group in Sriperumbudur, Tamil Nadu is gearing up to dispatch the latest iPhone units shortly after their initial rollout from Chinese factories, reported Bloomberg. This move is aimed at rapidly ramping up the quantity of new iPhones manufactured in India, according to individuals acquainted with the situation. As per the report, Apple is engaged in a multiyear initiative to broaden its manufacturing beyond China.
16.08 / 07:33
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Mint Explainer: Why is India using import curbs as a policy tool?
foreign trade policy advocates the concept of trusted value chain in electronics, which will help address concerns related to bugs and data theft from equipment used in India. According to the commerce ministry, India imported computer hardware and peripherals worth ₹7,255 crore, and electronic components worth ₹8,200 crore from China last fiscal. The government is keen on achieving self-reliance in manufacturing and also tapping greater export opportunities.
16.08 / 07:33
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Centre renames Nehru Memorial as Prime Ministers' Museum and Library; Congress hits out ‘PM Modi can never take away..’
Narendra Modi can never take away the gigantic contributions of Jawaharlal Nehru in the country's freedom struggle. He further added the legacy of Jawaharlal Nehru will continue to inspire future generations.
16.08 / 07:17
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China may 'miss the 5%' growth target this year as downside risks spread
BEIJING — Without more stimulus, China is increasingly likely to miss its growth target of around 5% this year, economists said.
16.08 / 07:11
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Oil and gas boss seals deal with Taiwan, hits out at Canberra
Carnarvon Energy boss Adrian Cook said Australia is losing some of its hard-earned reputation as a reliable jurisdiction for oil and gas investment at the hands of policy tinkering by the Albanese government.
16.08 / 06:57
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MSMEs blame litigation tangle, cost for being a segment killer
MSME representatives have called upon the government to take steps to reduce the cost of litigation for them. In a seminar organised recently by the Federation of Indian Micro and Small & Medium Enterprises (FISME), several industry observers raised the growing issue of MSMEs facing legal disputes, especially concerning supplies to government departments and public sector undertakings (PSUs). Time is of the essence for MSMEs when it comes to payments.
16.08 / 06:57
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Pakistan: Islamabad courts reject 9 bail pleas of Imran Khan
Imran Khan, seeking bail in connection with the First Information Reports (FIRs) registered against him over violent protests, Dawn reported. On Tuesday, the Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) of Islamabad dismissed three bail petitions and Additional District and Sessions Judge (ADSJ) Mohammad Sohail rejected six petitions seeking pre-arrest bail for Khan.
16.08 / 06:43
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Gen Z all set to cause major disruptions in India's breakfast market dynamics
Gen Z is 'snackifying' breakfast, by «either replacing the meal with a snack or having it as an accompaniment,» a ToI report said on August 16. It's not that Gen Z does not have the intent to eat healthy, research by market intelligence agency Mintel reveals. It's just that there exists a gap between the intent and the actual action, which makes Gen Zers binge on snacks.
16.08 / 06:43
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'Bharatiya' and not 'Hindu Rashtra' was what Vajpayee vouched for in stand against theocracy
Atal Bihari Vajpayee once clarified the RSS's position on Hindu Rashtra. He noted that the RSS did not advocate for a Hindu Raj but emphasized the concept of a Hindu Rashtra. He was of the opinion that the idea of Rashtra extended beyond India's 1947 formation and encompassed its ancient civilization.
16.08 / 06:37
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As the Black Sea becomes a battleground, one Ukrainian farmer doesn’t know how he'll sell his grain
Ukrainian farmer Victor Tsvik has harvested his wheat this month but exorbitant logistics costs and Russia’s blockade of the ports has made shipping grain too expensive for him
16.08 / 06:37
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Germany's Cabinet is set to approve a plan to liberalize rules on cannabis possession and sale
Germany’s Cabinet is set to approve a plan to liberalize rules on cannabis, setting the scene for the European Union’s most populous member to decriminalize possession of limited amounts and allow members of “cannabis clubs” to buy the substance for re...
16.08 / 05:59
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‘Travis King wants refuge from racism in US’: North Korea
Reuters. Notably, this was Pyongyang's first public acknowledgment of Travis King's crossing from South Korea on July 18. He dashed into the North while on a civilian tour of the Joint Security Area (JSA), the heavily fortified border between the two Koreas.
16.08 / 05:59
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Atal Bihari Vajpayee death anniversary: ‘Never demanded for a Hindu Raj…,' when former PM spoke against theocracy
Atal Bihari Vajpayee death anniversary: Former Indian prime minister and one of the tallest leader of BJP Atal Bihari Vajpayee had once commented that RSS never demanded for a Hindu Raj, it spoke about a Hindu Rashtra. Then explaining the concept for Hindu Rashtra, he said, the idea of Rashtra is that India is not formed in 1947 but it was a very old civilisation and ‘I would personally prefer calling it Bharatiya Rashtra, and not a Hindu Rashtra’ “We never demanded Hindu Rashtra or theocracy," he said during an interview and further added, “Politic in the name of religion has never happened in this country, and it will never happen in the future." “Our opinion about the minorities is extremely clear.
16.08 / 05:59
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Honor officially confirms its return to Indian smartphone market: Details inside
Realme, Madhav Sheth, also confirmed his involvement in this venture. Now, Honor Tech India has officially declared its intention to re-enter the Indian smartphone market. The company is preparing to unveil their initial device in the country after a hiatus of over three years.
16.08 / 05:55
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Who wants to fly over Taliban-held Afghanistan? New FAA rules allow it, but planes largely avoid it
Two years after the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan, the United States has begun easing rules that could allow commercial airlines to fly over the country in routes that cuts time and fuel consumption for East-West travel
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