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1.The United Nations’ top court in a landmark advisory opinion Wednesday said countries could be in violation of international law if they...

 1.The United Nations’ top court in a landmark advisory opinion Wednesday said countries could be in violation of international law if they fail to take measures to protect the planet from climate change, and nations harmed by its effects could be entitled to reparations. Advocates immediately cheered the International Court of Justice opinion on nations’ obligations to tackle climate change and the consequences they may face if they don’t.

https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/energy-and-environment/uns-top-court-delivers-landmark-decision-on-tackling-climate-change/article69847309.ece

2.The University of York, one of the U.K.'s research-intensive institutions and a member of the Russell Group, plans to open a new campus in Mumbai, officials said on Friday. During the ongoing WAVES Summit in Mumbai, the university’s vice-chancellor, Charlie Jeffery, discussed the initiative with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. A formal memorandum of understanding (MoU) has been signed with the Maharashtra chief minister, paving the way for the new campus.

https://www.thehindu.com/education/university-of-york-to-open-mumbai-campus-by-2026-offering-ai-business-and-creative-courses/article69533513.ece

3.India-UK Free Trade Agreement: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday arrived in the United Kingdom in a visit that is poised to further strengthen bilateral ties by signing a historic Free Trade Agreement.PM Modi landed in London for two-day visit to the United Kingdom. PM Modi will hold discussions with his UK counterpart Keir Starmer. The two leaders will have the opportunity to further enhance economic partnership, aimed at fostering prosperity, growth and jobs creation in both countries.

https://www.livemint.com/news/pm-modi-in-london-live-india-uk-fta-to-be-signed-whats-on-the-cards-11753326343356.html

4.India will start issuing tourist visas to Chinese nationals after a gap of five years, the Indian Embassy in Beijing announced on Wednesday. The announcement, that was called “positive” by the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, marks another step in normalising India-China ties ruptured by the military standoff at the Line of Actual Control and Galwan clashes in 2020.

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/after-5-years-india-to-issue-visas-to-chinese-tourists/article69847022.ece

5.Radisson Hotel Group has introduced ‘Radisson Flights’ in India in collaboration with global flight technology firm Etraveli Group. The new offering allows Indian travellers to book flights and hotels in a single transaction directly through the Radisson Hotels platform.With this integration, the group aims to enhance the travel booking experience by offering seamless, end-to-end planning under one digital roof.

https://hospitalitybizindia.com/news-track/radisson-hotel-group-launches-radisson-flights-in-india/

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