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New Delhi: India's fossil fuel emissions are projected to rise by 4.6 per cent in 2024, while China could see a marginal rise of 0.2 per cent, according to new research by a group of international scientists. As the UN climate conference in Baku, Azerbaijan,...

Baku(Azerbaijan): Setting ambitious objectives for the COP29 climate summit here, UN Climate Change Executive Secretary Simon Stiell Monday emphasised the need for an updated global climate finance target and robust action on carbon markets. Stiell's remarks came during the opening of the 29th session of...

Bhubaneswar: An Odisha-based startup Bon V Aero has launched a fully autonomous logistics drone service called Air Orca, a source said Sunday. The launch of the drone service was made in the presence of venture capitalist Tim Draper, the source added. "Today's launch of Air...

Baku: As climate change leads to a seemingly endless stream of weather disasters around the world, countries are struggling to adapt to the new reality. Preparing to better withstand hurricanes, floods, heat waves, droughts and wildfires will take hundreds of billions of dollars. And then...

New Delhi: The Indian startup ecosystem raised more than $138 million this week which includes three growth-stage funding and 20 early-stage deals. At least 25 domestic startups raised nearly $138.7 million in funding. Fintech and deeptech startups led the rounds, with $50 million funding in...

New Delhi: A Competition Commission probe has found that food delivery platforms Zomato and Swiggy indulged in unfair business practices, including alleged preferential treatment to some restaurant partners, according to sources. The detailed investigation was ordered by the Competition Commission of India (CCI) in April...

New Delhi: While the brain is well-known for memory storage, a new study reveals that other parts of the body may also retain memory. Published in Nature Communications, the study could open new avenues for treating memory-related conditions. Lead author Nikolay V. Kukushkin of New...

New Delhi: India’s smartphone market is estimated to grow 7-8 per cent this year, driven by strong demand for premium, 5G and AI smartphones, according to a new report. The mobile handset market in India is expected to maintain steady growth. “As brands focus on...

Canberra: Australia's National Cabinet Friday agreed to the government's proposed social media legislation - the first of its kind in the world - that sets a minimum age of 16 to access social media in the country. "Social media is doing social harm to our...

Sydney: Just five minutes of exercise daily could help reduce blood pressure, according to new research. The study, published Thursday by an international team led by the University of Sydney and University College London, suggests that brief activities like uphill walking or stair climbing may...