India to submit updated climate targets to U.N. by December end: Bhupender Yadav

India will declare its updated Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) as well as issue its Biennial Transparency Report (BTR) by December end, Environment Minister, Bhupender Yadav said in Belem, Brazil, on Monday (November 17, 2025), as part of a gathering of senior ministers from several countries convened at 30th edition of the Conference of Parties. As a signatory to the Paris Agreement, it is a requirement that India issue an updated NDC in 2025, which spells out its voluntary actions towards transitioning away from using fossil fuel and improving energy efficiency use.

U.N. Security Council adopts U.S. resolution on Gaza peace plan

The U.N. Security Council on Monday (November 17, 2025) voted to adopt a U.S.-drafted resolution endorsing U.S. President Donald Trump’s plan to end the war in Gaza and authorising an international stabilisation force for the Palestinian enclave. Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas agreed last month to the first phase of Mr. Trump’s 20-point plan for Gaza — a ceasefire in their two-year war and a hostage-release deal — but the U.N. resolution is seen as vital to legitimising a transitional governance body and reassuring countries that are considering sending troops to Gaza.

Madhya Pradesh governme