The Asian Development Bank has set a target to allocate half of its annual lending to climate finance by 2030, increasing from the current 35%. The goal is a $100 billion contribution between 2019 and 2030. Additionally, the bank aims to boost private sector capital mobilization and address major development challenges in Asia.
Read MoreThe Closing Ceremony of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games is scheduled for September 8th at Stade de France. Highlights include Jodie Grinham’s historic medal, Zakia Khudadadi’s win for the Refugee Team, and Matt Stutzman’s gold. The event will feature performances by French electronic music artists and traditional protocols like speeches and anthems.
Read MoreBrazil edged out Ecuador 1-0 in the South American FIFA World Cup qualifiers, with Rodrygo scoring the decisive goal in the first half. Despite dominating possession, Brazil struggled against a strong Ecuadorian defense. This victory lifts Brazil to fourth place with 10 points, reviving their qualification campaign. They will face Paraguay next.
Read MoreThe Delhi government has proposed a Rs 7.5 lakh compensation for families of prisoners who die unnaturally in custody, aiming to address grievances and uphold human rights. A committee will investigate such incidents, with potential recovery of compensation from responsible prison staff’s salaries. Detailed reports will be submitted to the National Human Rights Commission...
Read MoreThe Karnataka high court has quashed proceedings against Gaurav Dahake, an IIT Kharagpur graduate, who faced charges from the Railways over his software tool Tatkalforsure. This tool auto-fills details for booking Tatkal tickets on the IRCTC website. The court ruled there was no evidence of unauthorized ticket procurement or distribution.
Read MoreA 28-year-old electrician named Asif Siddique was acquitted of murder charges after spending seven years in jail. The prosecution failed to prove he was married to the victim or that he committed the crime. Key witnesses and critical evidence were not presented, resulting in his release.
Read MoreA preliminary report reveals that ice formation and a malfunctioning de-icing system could have played a significant role in last month’s tragic plane crash in Brazil, which claimed 62 lives. The Voepass flight crashed shortly after reporting ice accumulation issues. Investigations are ongoing with no set deadline for completion.
Read MoreGarena Free Fire MAX has emerged as a top battle royale game in India after the ban on Garena Free Fire. With impressive graphics and engaging gameplay, it captivates players. The game features 12-character alphanumeric redemption codes that provide access to various in-game rewards, available for a limited period, enhancing the overall gaming experience.
Read MoreA Bhopal sessions court has sentenced Tarun Jinraj to seven years’ rigorous imprisonment for stealing his friend Praveen Bhatele’s identity and securing jobs with top companies over 15 years. Jinraj, who is also facing a separate murder trial in Gujarat, was caught when Bhatele discovered the fraud through a news report in 2018 and...
Read MoreThe Supreme Court has asked the Jharkhand government to explain why contempt proceedings should not be initiated against its chief secretary for appointing Anurag Gupta as acting DGP, in violation of a 2006 SC judgment. The court highlighted that ad hoc appointments for the DGP position are banned and sought responses within two weeks.
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