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EU adopts 2030 climate targets on carbon emissions

European Union (EU) member states have adopted five new laws that will enable the bloc to cut greenhouse gas emissions within the main sectors of the economy, including maritime transport and the aviation industry.

15.6 million children in US infected with Covid

Some 15.6 million children in the US are reported to have tested positive for Covid-19 since the onset of the pandemic in early 2020, according to a latest report.

Pope allows women to vote at upcoming bishops' meeting

Pope Francis has decided to give women the right to vote at an upcoming meeting of bishops, an unprecedented change that reflects his hopes to give women greater decision-making responsibilities and laypeople more say in the life of the Catholic Church.

Jailed Kremlin foe Navalny says he may face life sentence

Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny said Wednesday that he was facing new extremism and terrorism charges that could land him in prison for life as authorities set the stage for a new trial against the Kremlin's leading critic.

Trump might use trial docs to scorch witnesses, DA says

New York prosecutors have asked a judge to bar Donald Trump from using evidence from his criminal case to attack witnesses, citing what they say is the former president's history of making \"harassing, embarrassing, and threatening statements\" about people he's tangled with in legal disputes.

2024 race won't be like 2020, That's good and bad for Biden

No honking geese are likely to interrupt his speeches this time.

Belarusians wary of being drawn into war with Ukraine

For Ruslan, an engineer in the Belarus capital of Minsk, Russia's war in neighboring Ukraine suddenly seemed closer than ever when a conscription office recently sent him a summons for military training.

US, Filipino forces show firepower at sea amidst China tension

American and Filipino forces sank a ship with a barrage of high-precision rockets, airstrikes and artillery fire in their largest war drills on Wednesday in Philippine waters facing the disputed South China Sea which are likely to antagonize China.

Lavrov warns EU becoming militarized now, like NATO

He has no doubts that there is now 'very little difference' between the EU and NATO

Hope, fear in Syria as Assad returns to Arab fold

Syrians living on opposite sides of the largely frozen battle lines dividing their country are watching the accelerating normalization of ties between the government of Bashar Assad and Syria's neighbours through starkly different lenses.

Iran court issues $312.9 mn judgment against US

An Iranian court issued a $312.9 million judgment against the United States over a 2017 Islamic State-claimed attack on Tehran, authorities said Wednesday, the latest judicial action between the nations amid their decadeslong enmity.

SL seeks $17 billion debt reduction by restructuring

A majority of lawmakers are expected to accept the IMF s four-year bailout program. Under the plan, the international development lender will provide nearly $3 bn in stages

Intensity of clashes eases amidst Sudan truce, residents say

Sudanese in the capital of Khartoum and the neighboring city of Omdurman reported sporadic clashes early Wednesday between the military and a rival paramilitary force but said the intensity of fighting had dwindled on the second day of a three-day truce.

US N-armed submarine to dock in S. Korea for 1st time in 40 yrs

It's a conspicuous show of support to Seoul amid growing concern about nuclear threats by North Korea

Global chip revenue to decline 11 pc this year, short-term outlook grim

Global semiconductor revenue is projected to decline 11.2 per cent to reach $532 billion in 2023, and the short-term outlook for the semiconductor market has deteriorated further, a report showed on Wednesday.

Khadi workers'wages increased by 35pc: KVIC chairman

To improve the sale of Khadi as well as to fulfil Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision to improve the economic condition of khadi artisans, the Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) has increased the wages of all the workers engaged in Khadi work by almost 35 per cent from 1 April, according to KVIC Chairman Manoj Kumar.

Global connected car sales grew 12pc in 2022, Volkswagen leads: Report

The global connected car sales grew 12 per cent (year-on-year) in 2022, with the share of connected cars in the overall car sales exceeding 50 per cent, a new report has shown.

UK blocks Microsoft's $68.7 bn Activision acquisition, tech giant to appeal

In a significant move, the UK market regulator on Wednesday announced it was blocking Microsoft's proposed $68.7 billion acquisition of gaming giant Activision Blizzard, the developer behind hugely-popular Call of Duty (COD) franchise.

India jumps 6 places to Rank 38 in World Bank's Logistics Performance Index 2023

India has improved in the logistics ranking of the World Bank by jumping six places to Rank 38 out of 139 countries in the 7th edition of Logistics Performance Index (LPI 2023), the Ministry of Commerce and Industry said on Wednesday.

Sensex extends winning streak for 5th day; Nifty rises above 17,800 level

Corporate earnings of companies are also looking up as more firms announce their quarterly results this week

AAP's Shelly Oberoi gets elected unopposed as Delhi's Mayor for second consecutive term

The Aam Aadmi Party's Shelly Oberoi was unanimously elected as mayor of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) on Wednesday for the second consecutive term as BJP candidate Shikha Rai withdrew her nomination papers minutes before the elections.

'Will intensify man-animal conflict', SC modifies order mandating 1-km ESZ around forest, protected areas

The Supreme Court on Wednesday modified its June 3, 2022 order mandating a one-kilometer eco-sensitive zone (ESZ) around protected areas, saying rather than avoiding man-animal conflict, it will intensify this.

PM pays homage to Badal

Five-time Punjab chief minister Parkash Singh Badal passed away on Tuesday at age 95

Youth Cong chief Srinivas files appeal in Gauhati HC to quash Angkita Dutta's complaint

Indian Youth Congress chief Srinivas BV filed an appeal on Wednesday in the Gauhati High Court to quash the complaint made by former Assam Congress leader Angkita Dutta.

Took conscious decision to discontinue Muslim quota since it's unconstitutional: K'taka

The Karnataka government told the Supreme Court that it took a conscious decision not to continue with the reservation for the Muslim community on the sole basis of religion since it is unconstitutional and contrary to the mandate of Article 14 to 16 of the Constitution.

PM: India wants to make healthcare accessible, affordable for world

India seeks to focus on integrated, inclusive response to global healthcare challenges, says Modi

State to receive 2nd Vande Bharat train

Tourists in Kolkata looking forward to a trip to Puri are likely to enjoy a comfortable journey soon.

CPM seeks votes in Durgapur with signature campaign

In the name of mass signature collection demanding municipal polls, the CPM launched a test of support in Durgapur to check whether the voters are ready to subscribe a response to the sickle, hammer and star after 12 years it's been banished from the power corridor.

CM inaugurates several schemes virtually

Chief minister Mamata Banerjee inaugurated several hospital buildings and installed costly machines under the health department, virtually.

Mentally upset man nabbed after hostage drama at school

Malda Police today arrested a gunman, who had taken 80 students, boys and girls, and a teacher hostage in a school's classroom and demanded that he be given back his son, who he said was taken away by his wife when they separated two years ago.