Climate concerns: Ahead of G20 Summit, study says bloc poured USD 1.4 trillion into fossil fuels in 2022

New Delhi: G20 countries allocated a staggering USD 1.4 trillion of public funds to support fossil fuels in 2022, aiming to counter the impact of their soaring prices due to the Ukraine war and strengthen energy reserves, a new study says. The study by Winnipeg-based (Canada) award-winning independent think tank International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD)…

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Sen sails into 3rd round of World Championships

Copenhagen: India’s Lakshya Sen advanced to the third round of World Championships with a straight-game demolition of Korea’s Jeon Hyeok Jin in men’s singles here on Tuesday. Sen, bronze medallist at the 2021 edition, prevailed 21-11 21-12 over the world number 51 Korean. The 11th seeded Indian is likely to face third seeded Kunlavut Vitidsarn from…

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Nepal President Paudel administers oath to new Chief Justice Shrestha

Kathmandu: Nepal President Ramchandra Paudel administered the oath of office and secrecy to the country’s newly-appointed Chief Justice Bishwambhar Prasad Shrestha at a special ceremony held here on Tuesday. President Paudel appointed 63-year-old Shrestha as the Chief Justice on Monday after the Parliamentary Hearing Committee unanimously endorsed his name for the top post of the apex…

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