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So far in 2023, the world has witnessed the hottest summer, highest ocean surface temperatures and lowest Antarctic sea ice extent ever.

While China has had a head start in Africa, India has pitched itself as a leader of the developing and underdeveloped countries. This is also in sync with India’s aspiration for permanent membership of the UNSC, for which New Delhi is keen to garner support from Africa, which has 55 votes.

The former CM is accused of conspiring to orchestrate the transfer of at least Rs 241 cr of public funds to private entities via shell companies, resulting in a loss to the public exchequer and gains to himself and his party.

An earthquake of magnitude 6.8 struck Morocco on Friday night. So far, the death toll stands at well over 600.

The African Union is an intergovernmental organisation, consisting of the 55 member states of the African Continent.

The rail and shipping corridor aim to enable greater trade among the involved countries, including India, Saudi Arabia, and the US.

Ukraine, food security, climate change and financial markets were among the top points of the G20 New Delhi Declaration.

Small modular reactors is where India is pushing for a global leadership slot, both as a way of fulfilling its commitment to the clean energy transition, and bundling SMRs as a technology-led foreign policy pitch at the upcoming G20 meet.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said India supports ASEAN’s centrality and outlook on the Indo-Pacific.

The cost of a vegetarian thali rose 24.26 per cent to Rs 33.8, while that of a non-vegetarian thali increased by 12.54 per cent to Rs 67.3 in August 2023, when compared to the same period of last year, says a report from rating firm Crisil.