India could play heroic role at Paris talks : Greenpeace
New Delhi, Dec 4 (IANS) India could play a ‘heroic role’ at the 21st Conference of the Parties (CoP21), Greenpeace chief Kumi Naidoo has said...
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COP21 and the way forward …
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By C. P. Srivastava The world climate-change talks in Paris this week with 196 nations are poised for a momentous breakthrough. The fact remains that...
Modi launches solar alliance, reminds rich countries of ‘green’ promises
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Paris, Dec 1 Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched an alliance of some 120-odd nations here on Monday to harness solar energy better and asked...
Obama ‘optimistic’ about climate summit success
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Washington, Nov 30 US President Barack Obama on Sunday said he was “optimistic” about sealing a global climate agreement at the upcoming two-week UN conference...
Thousands take part in climate change protest in Amsterdam
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The Hague, Nov 30 Around 6,000 to 7,000 people demanded measures to protect the climate in a demonstration held in Amsterdam on Sunday, a day...
Hollande expects ‘political impulse’ at climate summit
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Paris, Nov 30 The gathering of world leaders in Paris to negotiate ways to combat climate change should provide “a political impulse” to reach a “binding”...
Prime Minister, Narendra Modi being received on his arrival at Paris to attend COP21 Summit, in France.
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Paris, Nov 30 Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Paris on Sunday to attend the Conference of Parties (CoP) 21 climate summit that will begin...
India hopeful of ‘good climate agreement’ in Paris : Indian Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar
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New Delhi, Nov 27 Ahead of global climate summit in Paris starting next week, Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar on Friday expressed hope that the world...
Developing countries’ voices being stifled in climate change debate: India
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United Nations, Oct 20 (IANS) As the world prepares for the UN climate change conference in Paris next month, India accused developed nations of stifling...
Indo- German Working Groups on Water Management to be set up
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India Committed to Sustainable Development – Javadekar Indo- German Working Groups on Water Management to be set up By Our Economic Correspondent ...
India ‘open’ to climate change discussions in Lima
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New Delhi, Dec 5 India is “open” to all discussions at the ongoing climate change talks in Lima and an attitude of confidence and optimism...
G-20 Summit To Focus on Economic Agenda – India to Play Crucial Role
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Indian PM Visiting Brisbane Nov 14 for G-20 Meet By TN Ashok / Political Editor New Delhi, Nov 06 India is expected to play a...
Indian PM’s climate change council reconstituted
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New Delhi, Nov 5 The Prime Minister’s Council on Climate Change was reconstituted Wednesday, days ahead of a crucial UN meet on global warming in...
India to take on twin challenges of fighting poverty, climate change : Javadekar
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United Nations, Sep 24 With a slogan of “Development without destruction”, India’s message to the UN Climate Change Summit is that it will take on...
EU climate commissioner arrives in India
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New Delhi, Sep 11 European Union (EU) Climate Commissioner Connie Hedegaard Thursday arrived here on a two-day visit to discuss climate cooperation between the grouping...
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Indian PM Modi has a penchant for a pro-active foreign policy
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By Ashok TandonPrime Minister Narendra Modi’s penchant for a pro-active foreign policy has been on display from day one. His positive initiatives of inviting SAARC...
Indian PM to Visit Nepal Sunday after 17 years
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By TN Ashok Diplomatic Editor New Delhi, August 01 After a lapse of 17 years, an Indian Prime Minister will visit Nepal Sunday August 03...
Kerry meets Modi, says Obama keen on productive Washington summit
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New Delhi, Aug 1 US Secretary of State John Kerry called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi here Friday and conveyed that President Barack Obama attaches...