2016 likely to be the hottest year: UN weather agency
Ahead of the global climate change summit in Paris, the UN weather agency has sounded a note of warning, saying 2015 was the hottest year on record and 2016 …
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COP21: Global carbon pricing not on Paris agenda
Climate activists have been pushing for a global carbon price to cut pollution and aid clean technologies. However, going by latest developments, the issue is unlikely to be on the …
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Islamic State claims responsibility for Tunisia bombing
Days after the spectacular terror attacks, the Islamic State group claimed responsibility for the suicide bombing of a busload of presidential guards in Tunisia’s capital on November 25. This is …
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Japan’s counter to China’s silk road
For nearly two years, Chinese President Xi Jinping has been dazzling the world with his One Belt, One Road (OBOR) initiative. Armed with massive cash reserves and a huge surplus …
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ASEAN economic community’s impact on Southeast Asia
The 10-member ASEAN leaders signed a declaration on November 22, in Kuala Lumpur to establish a formal economic community. The community will attempt to create freer movement of trade and …
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Obama, Modi to meet on the sidelines of COP21 in Paris
In an effort to forge an ambitious global climate agreement, India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Barack Obama are set to meet on the sidelines of the COP21 in Paris on November 30.
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Paris 13/11: What Next?
The diligently coordinated and utterly condemnable November 13 terrorist attacks in Paris killing 129 and wounding 352 innocent human beings have terrorized France and the rest of the West. The …
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In Singapore, Modi chants development mantra, seeks FDI
Addressing a 5000 strong Indian diaspora in Singapore, Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasised on the need for Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) to develop India. Hailing the Indian diaspora for their contributions to their respective host countries, Mr Modi said, “The way you merged into every nation you went has been wonderful”.
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Modi showcases India’s manufacturing prowess in Singapore
Showcasing India’s manufacturing potential to the world, Prime Minister Narendra Modi left no stone unturned at the India-Singapore economic convention on November 24 to attract potential investors to India. …
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India working towards becoming global manufacturing hub: Modi
Pitching the India story to potential investors in Singapore, Prime Minister Narendra Modi asserted that India is working towards becoming a global manufacturing hub. Addressing the India-Singapore Economic Convention on November 24, Mr Modi spoke about the reforms undertaken by his government in the last 18 months and the renewed confidence of investors in India.
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