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Tirupur: A shining global example of sustainability

Tirupur has set a precedent by emerging as a truly sustainable global apparel-making hub. The knitwear cluster Tirupur in southern India has today emerged as a completely transformed global apparel manufacturing hub in the country. From hosting one of the most polluting textile value chain till a few years back (which had evoked massive protests by local farmers and other communities; followed by Madras High Court order directing closure of 750-odd dyeing and bleaching units in this cluster fo

25 Nov, 2022

India likely to join IPEF’s first negotiating round next month in Brisbane

India is likely to join the first round of negotiations in the proposed Indo?first round of negotiations in the proposed Indo Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) which is scheduled to take place in Brisbane from December 10 to 15. “The first in-person IPEF ministerial in Los Angeles in September created strong momentum, and after more productive conversations, we are excited to join our partners in Brisbane for the first in-person negotiating round next month. This will be an important opportunit

25 Nov, 2022

UK backs India’s case for permanent UN Security Council seat

The United Kingdom has reiterated its support for the creation of new permanent seats in the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for India, Germany, Japan and Brazil and also called for the expansion of the council in both permanent and non-permanent categories. Addressing the UNSC?s annual debate on Security Council reform on Thursday, UK Ambassador to the UN Barbara Woodward said, ?Our position is well known. The United Kingdom has long called for the expansion of the Security Council in b

25 Nov, 2022