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World Bee Day 2023 will be marked with the theme, Bee engaged in pollinator-friendly agricultural production.” (Image: Shutterstock)The United Nations designated May 20 as World Bee Day to raise awareness about pollinators, their…

As the deadline for expiration approached, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced a two-month extension of the landmark U.N.-brokered Black Sea grain deal, thanking Russian President Vladimir Putin, Ukrainian President…

Robust domestic demand will drive India’s economic growth in 2023, while higher interest rates and weaker external demand will continue to weigh on investment and exports during the calendar year, the United Nations Department of Economic…

The deadly heat waves that have gripped nations in recent years are likely about to get much worse. On Wednesday, the World Meteorological Organization announced that data and models show the planet is on track to have its hottest…

India’s economy is expected to grow by 6.7 per cent in the calendar year 2024, supported by resilient domestic demand, according to a UN report which said higher interest rates and weaker external demand will continue to weigh on investment…

INTERNATIONAL DAY OF LIVING TOGETHER IN PEACE 2023: The ability to live in harmony despite differences and to show respect and appreciation for others is essential for peaceful coexistence. To promote these values and mobilise the…

International Day of Light celebrates the role light plays in fields as diverse as medicine, communications, and energy. (Representative image: Shutterstock) International Day of Light is celebrated every year on May 16 to highlight the…

The International Day of Families is significant because it highlights the importance of families in our lives and societies. (Image: Shutterstock)International Day of Families 2023: It is a time to celebrate the diversity of families…

International Day of Plant Health 2023: Maintaining or ensuring good health of plants is vital for the survival of mankind and other life. (Representative image: Shutterstock) International Day of Plant Health 2023: The theme for this…

Vegan diets are 'less healthy' than including meat, eggs and milk in your meals, a major review has found. A report by the United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), which looked at more than 500 studies, concluded that animal…