Paris Climate Talks: Modi to meet Obama, Xi Jinping
Showing their resolution to reach a consensus about climate issues, more than 140 world leaders will meet in Paris for a convention starting November 30. Countries will put forward their targets and commitments towards reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 2020, in this two week long conference. (LiveMint)
Turkey-Russia tensions ensue over plane being shot down
NATO has interfered in the escalating tensions between Russia and Turkey after a Russian jet was shot down by Turkish forces. Both sides claim innocence, with Turkey accusing the jet of having violated their airspace. Russia has been conducting aerial strikes in the adjoining Syrian rebel strongholds. (LiveMint)
Indian Consumer Index for November looking good
More consumers seem to agree that the financial stability and conditions of the country are going to improve in the next year. The consumer sentiment has increased over the last month, providing much relief to the government. (LiveMint)
More Indian states declare drought
In a worrying situation for winter crop yield, Telangana has become the ninth state so far to declare drought. A second consecutive drought year, uncertain climatic conditions, floods in some parts have damaged the winter harvest. Read the article for more detailed causes and measures taken against the failing Rabi crop. (LiveMint)
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