The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence (AI) could come at a significant environmental cost, with a new United Nations report warning that the rising energy demands of AI systems may place additional pressure on global resources.
World Environment Day , observed on 5 June every year, serves as a reminder of humanity's collective responsibility to protect the environment and ensure a sustainable future for generations to come.
The report, titled "Human Rights Violations and Abuses related to the Protests of July and August 2024 in Bangladesh," was published on February 12, 2025.
A fresh diplomatic dispute has erupted between Israel and the United Nations after a report-related listing prompted sharp criticism, allegations of bias, and a decision to halt engagement.
Despite the downgrade, India is expected to remain among the world’s fastest-growing major economies.
The total expenditure on the five-year plan would be around Rs 19.10 crore, divided into Rs 3.82 crore for each year.
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In an obvious reference to Pakistan, he chided the world body for its repeated failure to hold state sponsors of terrorism accountable, exposing deep flaws in its structure that are exploited by powerful nations to shield extremists.
In a powerful call for global institutional reform, India’s External Affairs Minister, Dr. S. Jaishankar, warned that international organizations risk becoming irrelevant and losing legitimacy if they fail to adapt.
The move, triggered under the “snapback” mechanism, drew a sharp warning from Tehran, which vowed a harsh response while insisting it has no intention of leaving the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT).
