COP26 live: India will reach net zero emissions by 2070, says PM Modi

LIVE: Offices and shops in Bengaluru shut down and police battalions brought in to control crowds after actor's death.

11:22 AM

Vulnerable nations doing most to tackle climate crisis: UN report

Vulnerable countries are stepping up amidst a slow response from some of the biggest emitters on the climate crisis, said a report by the UN Development Programme (UNDP).

 

The report released on Thursday ahead of the upcoming COP26 climate negotiations reveals that while 93 per cent of Least Developed Countries (LDCs) and Small Island Developing States (SIDS) had submitted enhanced national climate pledges, or plan to do so, the G20 has been dragging its feet on adhering to the core principles of the Paris Agreement to "ratchet up" their climate ambition.

 

As the countries responsible for more than three-quarters of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, the role of the G20 in combatting the climate crisis is significant. Read on...

11:20 AM

Coronavirus in India: Kerala reports 7,838 new cases and 90 deaths

Of the 14,348 new infections and 805 deaths reported in India in the last 24 hours, Kerala reported 7,838 new cases and 90 deaths.

11:01 AM

G20 Summit: PM Narendra Modi arrives in Rome, Italy

PM Narendra Modi arrives in Rome, Italy. He will participate in the 16th G-20 Summit here from October 30-31 at the invitation of Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi. 

 

The PM will also hold a meeting with Italian PM Mario Draghi.

9:31 AM

India reports 14,348 new Covid-19 cases, 13,198 recoveries and 805 deaths in last 24 hours

India reports 14,348 new Covid-19 cases, 13,198 recoveries and 805 deaths in last 24 hours as per the Union Health Ministry

 

Case tally: 3,42,46,157

Active cases: 1,61,334 

Total recoveries: 3,36,27,632

Death toll: 4,57,191

 

Total Vaccination: 1,04,82,00,966

9:09 AM

Army Chief Gen MM Naravane at passing out Parade of 141st Course of NDA in Pune

As we open gates of NDA for women cadets, I expect you all to welcome them with the same sense of fair play & professionalism as Indian armed forces are known for the world over: Army Chief Gen MM Naravane at passing out Parade of 141st Course of NDA in Pune

8:46 AM

Shaktikanta Das gets an extension of three years as RBI governor

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das has received an extension of three years in his role beyond December 10, the government announced late on Thursday.

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The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet approved the extension, Financial Services Secretary Debashish Panda's office notified.