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'One sun, one world, one grid': PM Modi hails solar power grid at COP26 summit in Glasgow
On the second day of the COP26 event, Green Grids Initiative (GGI) as part of the One Sun One World One Grid (OSOWOG) or the GGI-OSOWOG combining a massive increase in solar and wind power with international grids in every continent, connecting energy-rich locations such as sunny deserts and windy coastlines was launched.
Heads of over 100 nations set tone for net-zero emissions
More than 100 heads of state and government took the podium to set the tone for the much anticipated UN climate conference (COP26). Over the coming days, negotiators will continue working towards a formal outcome on November 12.
Republicans gain in elections with Trump out and Biden's job approval sliding
With Trump out of office and President Joe Biden's job approval sliding in the polls, Republican Glenn Youngkin defeated former Governor Terry Mcauliffe in the elections on Tuesday. In a surprise in New Jersey, Republican challenger Jack Ciattarelli was ahead of Governor Phil Murphy with a razor-thin lead of under 1 per cent with results incomplete as of 2.30 a.m. on Wednesday in the state.
‘Come join my party’: Israeli PM Naftali Bennet calls Narendra Modi 'most popular man' in Israel
He further thanked PM Modi for reviving the bilateral ties between the two nations. Meanwhile, PM Modi extended an invitation to Bennett to visit India as he recalled that next year would mark 30 years of the establishment of full diplomatic relations between India and Israel.
US CDC approves distribution of Pfizer vax for kids aged 5-11
CDC Director Rochelle Walensky encouraged parents with questions to talk to their paediatrician, school nurse or local pharmacist to learn more about the vaccine and the importance of getting their children vaccinated. The vaccine is one-third the adult dose and the vaccine would be given in two doses, three weeks apart.
Nepal to sell surplus electricity to India
The Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) has received approval from Indian authorities to sell 39 megawatts (MW) of electricity generated by two hydropower projects through the India Energy Exchange Limited, the Ministry said in a statement on Tuesday. The NEA would be able to participate in bids to sell 39MW of power to India, Gokarna Raj Pantha, joint spokesperson for the Ministry, told Xinhua news agency.
Kremlin rejects US media report on Russia's military build-up near Ukraine
"The quality of such publications make them not even worth commenting on, in general, no attention should be paid to them," local media reported, citing Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov. Peskov said the satellite images in the report show the border with Belarus rather than Ukraine, pointing to the publications' poor quality, Xinhua news agency reported.
Environment Minister reiterates PM Modi's demand of $1 trillion climate finance
Underlining the unity and strength of LMDC as fundamental in the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) negotiations to preserve the interest of the global south in fight against climate change, Yadav highlighted that recognition of the current challenges being faced by developing countries required intensified multilateral cooperation, not intensified global economic and geopolitical competition and trade wars, a release from the Ministry said.
Russia's Security Chief, CIA Director meet in Moscow
"The parties discussed Russian-American relations," according to a statement published on the Security Council's website following the meeting on Tuesday. Burns was confirmed as CIA Head in March this year, making this visit to Moscow his first meeting with Patrushev in the new role, Xinhua news agency reported.
US govt proceeds with Covid-19 vaccine mandate amid challenges
On Monday, the government issued separate guidance on the mandate for federal contractors to allow them more leeway to handle an employee who refuses to get the Covid-19 vaccine, after pushback against the administration's Covid-19 vaccine mandates for federal contractors released in September, Xinhua news agency reported.
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