India's cultivated access to alternative energy suppliers, including Russia, the United States and producers in Africa, provided flexibility when the Gulf route became severely disrupted. The diversification was the product of sustained procurement changes over several years, rather than an achievement of the crisis period alone.
The expiration of the 1996 treaty is more than a diplomatic deadline between the two parties. It tests whether India and Bangladesh can move from sharing a scarce water supply to managing the common risks that affect its availability.
Pakistan has used imported solar technology to respond to immediate energy costs. Bhutan and Nepal can earn from renewable electricity. Bangladesh and Sri Lanka have established export-oriented manufacturing capabilities. India is attempting to develop a broader advanced manufacturing base.
Nepal's PM proposed a "Himalayan Climate Resilience Mechanism, led by Nepal, India and China. Through this mechanism”, the countries could “share satellite data and expertise.” This could be a good initiative, as it would help predict disasters and prepare for them.
UNDP and Invest India launched the SDG Investor Map for India on Friday, laying out 18 Investment Opportunities Areas (IOAs) in six critical SDG (sustainable development goals) enabling sectors that can help India push the needle forward on sustainable development
Under the shadow of the rushed US troop withdrawal from Afghanistan, India on Friday warned that terrorism from across the Pakistan border must end for peace in the country
Bangladesh's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Rabab Fatima has sought greater international support for migrant workers to cope with COVID-19 job market and beyond
The World Health Organization (WHO) is supporting Sri Lanka’s disaster management sector to strengthen emergency preparedness and response, according to the Ministry of Defense
Maulana Azad National Urdu University (MANUU) has joined hands with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) to empower madrasa students in Bihar
The Yogi Adityanath government in Uttar Pradesh - the country's most populous state with 220 million people - has earned appreciation for its COVID-19 management strategy from the World Health Organization (WHO)
The 1st group of the 7th contingent of the Sri Lanka Army Medical Corps (SLAMC), and the 5th contingent of Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) Aviation Unit bound for United Nations Peace-Keeping Mission in South Sudan’s (UNMISS) have left the island from the Colombo International Airport early Tuesday
UN humanitarian chief Mark Lowcock has allocated 100 million US dollars to help people feed themselves in countries most at risk from the growing hunger epidemic caused by conflict, economic decline, climate change and the COVID-19 pandemic
India's Permanent Representative T.S. Tirumurti has called out Pakistan's “Pavlovian” response at the world body whenever India is mentioned, making it bring up its perceived grievances whatever matter is under discussion
Under a UN initiative, over 100 scientists have joined hands to tackle the issue of misinformation around COVID-19 vaccines and build confidence by busting myths and sharing information on the safety and effectiveness of vaccines via social media
To support the Maldives’ fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) donated 46 laptops and 5000 RT-PCR test kits to the country, Sun news reported
Addressing the 147th session of the World Health Organization (WHO), India's Health Minister Harsh Vardhan, who also happens to be a chairperson of the WHO, said on Monday that better future does not exist without healthcare for all
United Nations Population Fund today handed over IT equipment to the Central Bureau of Statistics as it ramps up its preparations for the 12th National Population and Housing Census, due to take place in June
The 7th contingent of the Sri Lanka Army Medical Corps (SLAMC), bound for United Nations Peace-Keeping Mission in South Sudan’s Level-2 Hospital (UNMISS) is scheduled to leave tomorrow to serve in the SRIMED Level 2 Hospital in Bor, South Sudan
To enhance its influence at the United Nations, China has planned to deploy more troops on the ground for peacekeeping missions, a top government source said
