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Much Of South Korea's Climate Goals "Unconstitutional", Rules Court
South Korea's Constitutional Court ruled Thursday that much of the country's climate goals were unconstitutional, handing a landmark victory to young environmental activists, who wept for joy on the court steps.
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Opinion | Right Against Climate Change And The Need To Go Beyond 'Greenwashing'
The Supreme Court's latest judgment presents a one-sided narrative on climate change without looking into the nuances of the arguments presented to it.
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President Murmu Suggests Global Collaborations To Ensure 'Environmental Justice'
President Murmu said "our environment" is the most obvious way in which the world is all interconnected.
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CBI Closes Corruption Case Against Ex-Union Minister Jayanthi Natarajan After 6-Year Probe
The CBI has filed a closure report in a corruption case against former Union environment minister Jayanthi Natarajan over the diversion of forest land for a steel plant in Jharkhand in violation of laws in 2012, officials said.
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"Deters New Investments": EU Trade Chief Warns China Over Tough Laws, Russia Stance
The EU's trade chief told Beijing on Monday that tough security laws and a more "politicised" business environment have left European companies struggling to understand their obligations and questioning their future in China.
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Improve Business Environment To Realise Investment Target: Japan PM Urges PM Modi
The two leaders agreed to work together in such areas as maintaining and strengthening a free and open international order based on the rule of law as well as in the field of advanced technology, including space.
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UK Admits Encryption Hurdles to Online Safety Law After WhatsApp, Signal Threaten to Pull Out
The UK has admitted there could be technical challenges in the country's upcoming Online Safety Bill which plans to allow regulator Ofcom to compel tech firms to scan their services for illegal content. WhatsApp and Signal had warned of the threat to privacy and encryption of user data posed by the UK's Online Safety Bill, even threatening to pull ...
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Big Oil Sued In US Over Climate Damages
Attorney Jeffrey B. Simon helped families affected by the opioid crisis obtain settlements worth more than $2.7 billion against leading pharmaceutical companies.
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Centre Introduces Forest (Conservation) Amendment Bill In Lok Sabha
Environment Minister introduced an amendment bill in Lok Sabha that seeks to bring clarity to forest conservation law and exempt certain categories of lands from its purview to fast-track strategic and security-related projects of national importance
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Binance CEO CZ Takes Jibe at India's Tax Regime, Says Business Not Viable Here
Changpeng Zhao, the CEO of Binance has blamed India’s tax regime over the crypto sector for not making a viable business environment for exchanges to set up shop. Very bluntly, Zhao said that India is not a very crypto friendly environment.
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"Farmers Forced To Burn Stubble In Punjab Because...": AAP's Gopal Rai
Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai today accused the BJP of targeting farmers in Punjab for stubble burning because of their earlier protests against three contentious farm laws of the Centre, which have since been repealed.
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Labour Laws Upgrade, Simplification Of Taxes Key To India's Trade: Report
Upgrading labour laws, simplifying taxation and creating a stable tariff environment are imperatives to facilitate a larger trade between India and the world, a new report said.
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Vivo India Probe Should Be in Accordance With Law, Regulations, Chinese Foreign Ministry Says
China has expressed hope that the ongoing investigation of Vivo India in a money laundering case by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) would be conducted in accordance with the law and regulations, providing a "fair" and "non-discriminatory" business environment to China’s firms. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian stated on Wednesday th...
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In Poll Pitch, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Promises Uniform Civil Code
Mr Dhami claimed that the law will enhance social harmony, boost gender justice, strengthen women empowerment and help protect the "extraordinary cultural-spiritual identity and environment of the state".
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Organisations Must Declare Zero Tolerance For Gender Insensitivity: Delhi Court
The Delhi High Court on Thursday said that every institution and organisation must declare zero tolerance for gender insensitivity and the law on sexual harassment at workplace must be complied with in letter and spirit as women are a valuable human resource and they are entitled to a congenial and dignified environment to attain their potential.
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Much Of South Korea's Climate Goals "Unconstitutional", Rules Court
South Korea's Constitutional Court ruled Thursday that much of the country's climate goals were unconstitutional, handing a landmark victory to young environmental activists, who wept for joy on the court steps.
-
Opinion | Right Against Climate Change And The Need To Go Beyond 'Greenwashing'
The Supreme Court's latest judgment presents a one-sided narrative on climate change without looking into the nuances of the arguments presented to it.
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President Murmu Suggests Global Collaborations To Ensure 'Environmental Justice'
President Murmu said "our environment" is the most obvious way in which the world is all interconnected.
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CBI Closes Corruption Case Against Ex-Union Minister Jayanthi Natarajan After 6-Year Probe
The CBI has filed a closure report in a corruption case against former Union environment minister Jayanthi Natarajan over the diversion of forest land for a steel plant in Jharkhand in violation of laws in 2012, officials said.
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"Deters New Investments": EU Trade Chief Warns China Over Tough Laws, Russia Stance
The EU's trade chief told Beijing on Monday that tough security laws and a more "politicised" business environment have left European companies struggling to understand their obligations and questioning their future in China.
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Improve Business Environment To Realise Investment Target: Japan PM Urges PM Modi
The two leaders agreed to work together in such areas as maintaining and strengthening a free and open international order based on the rule of law as well as in the field of advanced technology, including space.
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UK Admits Encryption Hurdles to Online Safety Law After WhatsApp, Signal Threaten to Pull Out
The UK has admitted there could be technical challenges in the country's upcoming Online Safety Bill which plans to allow regulator Ofcom to compel tech firms to scan their services for illegal content. WhatsApp and Signal had warned of the threat to privacy and encryption of user data posed by the UK's Online Safety Bill, even threatening to pull ...
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Big Oil Sued In US Over Climate Damages
Attorney Jeffrey B. Simon helped families affected by the opioid crisis obtain settlements worth more than $2.7 billion against leading pharmaceutical companies.
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Centre Introduces Forest (Conservation) Amendment Bill In Lok Sabha
Environment Minister introduced an amendment bill in Lok Sabha that seeks to bring clarity to forest conservation law and exempt certain categories of lands from its purview to fast-track strategic and security-related projects of national importance
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Binance CEO CZ Takes Jibe at India's Tax Regime, Says Business Not Viable Here
Changpeng Zhao, the CEO of Binance has blamed India’s tax regime over the crypto sector for not making a viable business environment for exchanges to set up shop. Very bluntly, Zhao said that India is not a very crypto friendly environment.
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"Farmers Forced To Burn Stubble In Punjab Because...": AAP's Gopal Rai
Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai today accused the BJP of targeting farmers in Punjab for stubble burning because of their earlier protests against three contentious farm laws of the Centre, which have since been repealed.
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Labour Laws Upgrade, Simplification Of Taxes Key To India's Trade: Report
Upgrading labour laws, simplifying taxation and creating a stable tariff environment are imperatives to facilitate a larger trade between India and the world, a new report said.
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Vivo India Probe Should Be in Accordance With Law, Regulations, Chinese Foreign Ministry Says
China has expressed hope that the ongoing investigation of Vivo India in a money laundering case by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) would be conducted in accordance with the law and regulations, providing a "fair" and "non-discriminatory" business environment to China’s firms. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian stated on Wednesday th...
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In Poll Pitch, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Promises Uniform Civil Code
Mr Dhami claimed that the law will enhance social harmony, boost gender justice, strengthen women empowerment and help protect the "extraordinary cultural-spiritual identity and environment of the state".
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Organisations Must Declare Zero Tolerance For Gender Insensitivity: Delhi Court
The Delhi High Court on Thursday said that every institution and organisation must declare zero tolerance for gender insensitivity and the law on sexual harassment at workplace must be complied with in letter and spirit as women are a valuable human resource and they are entitled to a congenial and dignified environment to attain their potential.
