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Structural interactions in polymer-stabilized magnetic nanocomposites

Soft Matter, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4SM00008K, Paper
Open Access
Gauri M. Nabar, Abhilasha V. Dehankar, Elizabeth Jergens, Benworth B. Hansen, Ezekiel Johnston-Halperin, Matthew Sheffield, Joshua Sangoro, Barbara E. Wyslouzil, Jessica O. Winter
Superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles (SPIONs) can align in polymer-stabilized aggregates, changing their properties.
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Aluminum and polyanion-doping to improve structural and moisture stability of Ni-rich layered oxides for lithium-ion batteries

RSC Adv., 2024, 14,12247-12254
DOI: 10.1039/D4RA00879K, Paper
Open Access
Yan Mo, Yingke Wu, Guohui Yuan, ZiKun Li, Meng Zhang
The substitution of Al3+ and PO34− in LiNi0.8Co0.1Mn0.1O2 material is favorable for stabilizing the layered structure against the undesired phase transition of H2 to H3 as well as the contamination of ambient air.
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Optimizing methanol synthesis from CO2 using graphene-based heterogeneous photocatalyst under RSM and ANN-driven parametric optimization for achieving better suitability

RSC Adv., 2024, 14,12496-12512
DOI: 10.1039/D4RA00578C, Paper
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Ramesh Kumar, Jayato Nayak, Somnath Chowdhury, Sashikant Nayak, Shirsendu Banerjee, Bikram Basak, Masoom Raza Siddiqui, Moonis Ali Khan, Rishya Prava Chatterjee, Prashant Kumar Singh, WooJin Chung, Byong-Hun Jeon, Sankha Chakrabortty, Suraj K. Tripathy
Assessment of the performance of linear and nonlinear regression-based methods for estimating in situ catalytic CO2 transformations employing TiO2/Cu coupled with hydrogen exfoliation graphene (HEG) has been investigated.
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Resistance and durability of fly ash based geopolymer for heavy metal immobilization: properties and mechanism

RSC Adv., 2024, 14,12580-12592
DOI: 10.1039/D4RA00617H, Paper
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Xupicheng Ren, Fan Wang, Xiang He, Xiaomin Hu
This study employed geopolymerization technique to solidify MSWI fly ash, aiming to facilitate its reutilization. The FA based geopolymers exhibit strong durability and mechanical qualities, making them suitable for a variety of applications.
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Insight into the probability of ethoxy(pentafluoro)cyclotriphosphazene (PFPN) as the functional electrolyte additive in lithium–sulfur batteries

RSC Adv., 2024, 14,12754-12761
DOI: 10.1039/D3RA08379A, Paper
Open Access
Ning Li, Yu Zhang, Shun Zhang, Lu Shi, Jie-Yu Zhang, Ke-Meng Song, Jin-Chun Li, Fang-Lei Zeng
Enhancing the flame retardancy of electrolytes and the stability of lithium anodes is of great significance to improve the safety performance of lithium–sulfur (Li–S) batteries.
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Tuning in optoelectronic properties of In/Te bilayer heterostructure upon annealing at different temperatures: surface wettability and photo response study for photonic and solar cell applications

RSC Adv., 2024, 14,12897-12910
DOI: 10.1039/D4RA00807C, Paper
Open Access
P. Priyadarshini, Prabhukrupa C. Kumar, Ramakanta Naik
The In/Te bilayer thin film synthesized by thermal evaporation method with 350 nm thickness annealed at different temperatures and their opto-electronic properties change. The films showed a hydrophobic nature, with enhancement of photo current from nA to ∼mA.
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Bishydrazone ligand and its Zn-complex: synthesis, characterization and estimation of scalability inhibition mitigation effectiveness for API 5L X70 carbon steel in 3.5% NaCl solutions

RSC Adv., 2024, 14,13258-13276
DOI: 10.1039/D4RA00404C, Paper
Open Access
Ola. A. El-Gammal, Dina A. Saad, Marwa N. El-Nahass, Kamal Shalabi, Yasser M. Abdallah
Zn-complex: characterization and estimation of scalability inhibition mitigation effectiveness for API 5L X70 carbon steel in 3.5% NaCl solutions.
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Control over membrane fluidity and biophysical properties of synthetic terpolymer stabilized complex coacervates

Polym. Chem., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4PY00978A, Paper
Open Access
Sebastian Novosedlik, Alexander B. Cook, Tim J. F. M. Voermans, Henk M. Janssen, Jan C. M. van Hest
Cell membranes are vital barriers that regulate the composition of the intracellular environment and facilitate communication processes essential for cellular function and survival.
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Acid-labile and non-degradable cross-linked star polymer model networks by aqueous polymerization for in situ encapsulation and release

Polym. Chem., 2024, 15,4454-4464
DOI: 10.1039/D3PY00677H, Paper
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Gavin Irvine, Stuart Herron, Daniel W. Lester, Efrosyni Themistou
Aqueous RAFT polymerization for the preparation of degradable and non-degradable cross-linked star polymer model networks, in situ dye encapsulation and release.
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Fully Bio-Based Acetal Diepoxy Monomers: High Modulus, Good Thermal Stability and Readily Degradability

Polym. Chem., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4PY01038H, Paper
Zidie Song, Li Liu, Pengbo Zhang, Kangle Xue, Zibo Hua, Tao You, Yiqi Wu, Hong Cui, Zhen Hu, Yudong Huang
Degradable epoxy resins are designed to address the environmental pollution caused by traditional epoxy resins. However, incorporating the degradability of dynamic covalent bonds in the design of degradable resins often...
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Reducing Agent Triggered Templated Synthesis of Dynamic Covalent Poly(disulfide)s Nanonetwork: Remarkable Tuning in Noncovalent Encapsulation Stabilities and Cargo Release

Polym. Chem., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4PY01109K, Paper
Arun Mondal, S. K. Sujauddin, Dhiman Mondal, Soumya Kolay, Shuvajyoti Sarkar, Mijanur Rahaman Molla
Here, we demonstrated a new methodology for the templated synthesis of cross-linked poly(disulfide)s based dynamic covalent nanonetwork as highly stable potential delivery vehicle in the field of chemotherapeutic applications. The...
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Aromatic vs. aliphatic linkers: impact on dye loading and stability in oligoglycerol-derived dendronized polymersomes

Polym. Chem., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4PY01028K, Paper
Raj Kumar Roy, Trisha Samanta, Supriyo Saha, Aparna Ramesh, Naznin Ara Begum, Goutam Ghosh, Pradip Dey
We report the synthesis and self-assembly of oligoglycerol-based dendronized polythiourethanes, which consist of an aliphatic or aromatic linker. Using FRET, the effect of the linker was understood and the dye exchange mechanism was unravelled.
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Effect of supramolecular peptide hydrogel scaffold charge on HepG2 viability and spheroid formation

J. Mater. Chem. B, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4TB01701C, Paper
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Yu Xin, Cosimo Ligorio, Marie O’brien, Richard Collins, Siyuan Dong, Aline F. Miller, Alberto Saiani, Julie E. Gough
Understanding how fibre charge in self-assembling peptide hydrogel networks affect HepG2 cell fate and spheroid formation.
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Enhanced Luminescence and Stability of TFMDSA Nanoparticles via Polymer-Induced aggregation for Bioimaging

J. Mater. Chem. B, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4TB01825G, Paper
Xiang Li, Xue Ren, Yuchao Luo, Haotian Shi, Zhigang Xie, Bin Xu, Wenjing Tian
In recent years, fluorescence imaging occupies a very important position in the life science and biomedical fields. However, achieving nanomaterials for bioimaging with both high fluorescence quantum efficiency and high...
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Polycyclic aromatic polymer nanoparticles show potent infectious particle adsorption capability

J. Mater. Chem. B, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4TB01793E, Paper
Yudai Oishi, Mako Toyoda, Nanami Hano, Chihiro Motozono, Takamasa Ueno, Makoto Takafuji
Nonspecific viral adsorption by polymer nanoparticles is more economical and superior in terms of operating cost and energy efficiency than viral adsorption using virus-specific antibodies and filtration techniques involving size...
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Nano-Bio Interactions of Gum Arabic-Stabilized Lanthanide-based Upconverting Nanoparticles: In Vitro and In Vivo Study

J. Mater. Chem. B, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4TB01579G, Paper
Hana Mirmajidi, Hyojin Lee, Niepukolie Nipu, Jith Thomas, Zuzana Gajdosechova, David Kennedy, Jan A. Mennigen, Eva Hemmer
Lanthanide-based nanoparticles (Ln-NPs) are highly valued for their unique optical and magnetic properties, making them useful in various scientific fields, including materials science and biomedicine. This study investigated the use...
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Eco-Friendly Self-Clean Coatings: Fundamentals, Fabrication, Applications, and Sustainability

J. Mater. Chem. B, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4TB01392A, Review Article
Tanaji K. Chavan, Sushanta Kumar K. Sethi
Eco-friendly self-clean coatings have garnered significant attention due to their potential to address environmental concerns while offering remarkable properties. This review explores the dynamic field of such coatings, focusing on...
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Start-ups are shaking up the disability space even as investors lag

Why don’t Venture Capitalists and funders view those with disability as consumers with a wallet and a need? ask entrepreneurs who have built promising assistive solutions




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Closing the loop on sustainability

As new regulations make it imperative to walk the talk on energy efficiency and eco friendliness, a bunch of cool companies design change all the way from planning to production




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Cation effects and charge inversion contribute to the electrostatic stabilisation of protein bioconjugates in neat ionic liquids

Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys., 2024, 26,27648-27659
DOI: 10.1039/D4CP01811G, Paper
Lokesh Soni, Raj Kumar, Kamendra P. Sharma, Ajay Singh Panwar
Dispersion of protein–polymer surfactant bioconjugates was stabilised by a combination of surface overcharging and steric exclusion of long chain cations in neat aprotic ionic liquid.
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Near equivalence of polarizability and bond order flux metrics for describing covalent bond rearrangements

Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys., 2024, 26,27459-27465
DOI: 10.1039/D4CP03337J, Paper
Lukas Kim, Teresa Head-Gordon
Identification of the breaking point for the chemical bond is essential for our understanding of chemical reactivity.
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A combination of experimental and theoretical methods in evaluating triazole derivatives' mild steel corrosion inhibition ability in an acidic solution

Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4CP03537B, Paper
Ngo Hong Cat Van, Nguyen Quang Trung, Pham Dinh Tu Tai, Pham Cam Nam, Dinh Quy Huong
The introduction of many nitrogen heteroatoms into inhibitor molecules improves corrosion inhibition efficiency.
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First-principles study on stability, electronic and optical properties of 2D SbXY (X=Se/Te, Y=I/Br)Janus layers

Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4CP04077E, Paper
Anjana E Sudheer , Amrendra Kumar, Tejaswini G, Muthu Vallinayagam, Matthias Posselt, Matthias Zschornak, Chinnathambi Kamal, D. Murali
Motivated by the exceptional optoelectronic properties of 2D Janus layers (JLs), we explore the properties of group Va antimony-based JLs SbXY (X=Se/Te, Y=I/Br). From the Bader charges, the elec-tric dipole...
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Intermolecular Hydrogen Bonding Delineates Stability of Non-canonical Adenine Base Pairs: A First-Principles Study

Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4CP02875A, Paper
Nicholas Adu-Effah, Nabanita Saikia
Non-canonical nucleobase pairs differ from canonical Watson-Crick (WC) pairs in their hydrogen bonding patterns. This study uses density functional theory with empirical dispersion correction to examine the stability and electronic...
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Riyadh Season 2024: As part of cultural diplomacy, Saudi Arabia celebrates Indian diversity in mega tourism event

The Indian diaspora in Saudi Arabia has grown over the years and with 2.4 million expat workers it has the second largest number of foreign workers in Saudi Arabia



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Sula Vineyards celebrates 25 years with new Merlot and a focus on sustainability

As Nashik’s Sula Vineyards celebrates 25 years with the launch of a merlot, the winery is eager to explore the evolving Indian wine market



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Drama in the paddock ahead of the Saudi Arabian GP

All the action in Formula 1 is happening off the track.




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Saudi Arabian Grand Prix | Verstappen continues winning streak

It was the first time Verstappen, winner of a record 19 of 22 races last year, has won the first two races of a season




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Kush Maini grabs pole position in F2 Saudi Arabian GP

Kush Maini currently stands at 5th position in the Formula 2 Drivers’ Championship with 27 points; Zane Maloney, winner of the first round, leads the table with 47 points




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Ajith Kumar announces his own racing team; Fabian Duffieux onboard as its official racing driver

The new team is set to participate in various international racing series, starting with the competitive 24H European series in the Porche 992 GT3 cup category




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Polymeric antibubbles with strong ultrasound imaging capabilities

Chem. Commun., 2024, 60,13340-13343
DOI: 10.1039/D4CC03572K, Communication
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Roman A. Barmin, Jens Köhler, Michael Pohl, Bea Becker, Fabian Kiessling, Twan Lammers, Albert T. Poortinga, Roger M. Pallares
Antibubbles are liquid droplets encapsulated by a gas film and are proposed for ultrasound-triggered drug release. Here, we develop polymeric microbubbles with greater ultrasound imaging response than conventional Pickering-stabilized antibubbles.
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Tuneable Sulfonated Hypercrosslinked Polymers for Selective Esterification: Insights into Performance and Stability

Chem. Commun., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4CC05208K, Communication
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Paul Schweng, Dorian Guerin-Faucheur, Freddy Kleitz, Robert Thomas Woodward
We report sulfonated hypercrosslinked polymers (SHCPs) as heterogeneous catalysts for the selective esterification of hexanoic acid with benzyl alcohol. The SHCPs demonstrate tuneable catalytic activity and selectivity, outperforming conventional acid...
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Visiting Abu Dhabi this holiday season? Get a sense of the city’s growing luxury dining scene

Abu Dhabi is rising as a culinary destination with an emphasis on luxury dining offering cuisine from across the globe




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No such thing as Punjabi food?

Chef Parvinder Bali forages for ingredients, recipes and family histories on his mission to showcase the depth and richness of food emerging from Amritsar to Ropar




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A four-day Wild Food Festival in the Nilgiris puts the spotlight on sustainability

Climate crisis is real. It’s time to switch the narrative towards seasonal, locally available produce for sustainability, say speakers at the recently-concluded four-day Nilgiris Wild Food Festival




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Sponsoring dependencies: The next step in open source sustainability

When the JavaScript Standard Style (StandardJS) project1 decided to show ads during installation, the backlash was swift and harsh. The project is an opinionated JavaScript style guide, formatter, and linter all in one, and it was also the first npm project to try and raise money by inserting an ad in the command line.2 The...




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Ultrafine VN quantum dots modified with a nitrogen-doped reduced graphene oxide anode material for enhanced rate capability and lifespan of lithium-ion batteries

New J. Chem., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4NJ00502C, Paper
Dong Wang, Zihan Guo, Zhiwei Wang, Yanfang Gao
The excellent electrochemistry performance is attributed to vanadium nitride quantum dots (VNQDs) offering large capacity and nitrogen-doped reduced graphene oxide (NrGO) acting as a conductive network and buffer skeleton.
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A novel Eu3+ activated Ca3Zn3Te2O12 tellurate red phosphor for white LEDs with high color stability and color purity

New J. Chem., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4NJ01281J, Paper
Feiyan Xie, Junqiang Gu, Dekang Xu, Qiancheng Xiong, Jinyu Yang, Xiangjian Ou, Dawei Wen
Research into red phosphors with a high color rendering index is particularly compelling, given the absence of a red component in the spectrum of commercial phosphor-converted white light-emitting diodes, which...
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Citrus sap-stabilized regulated cobalt ferricyanide efficiently enhanced electrocatalytic activity and durability for oxygen evolution

New J. Chem., 2024, 48,7070-7080
DOI: 10.1039/D4NJ00704B, Paper
Muthukumaran Sangamithirai, Venkatachalam Ashok, Arunagiri Gayathri, Murugan Vijayarangan, Jayaraman Jayabharathi
Citrus sap-stabilized RCoFe nanoplatelets were synthesized by simple co-precipitation, and are highly efficient and stable electrocatalysts for solar cell water splitting (1.56 V).
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Highly radiation-resistant Al-MOF selected based on the radiation stability rules of metal–organic frameworks with ultra-high thorium ion adsorption capacity

Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4EN00076E, Paper
Xiaofan Ding, Zhanjun Zhang, Xinyan Li, Ke Ma, Tiantian Jin, Zhaoning Feng, Tian Lan, Jing Zhao, Songtao Xiao
Al-MOF synthesized based on MOF irradiation stability rules exhibits high stability against β-irradiation and ultra-high thorium adsorption capacity, which proves its huge potential application value in the field of radionuclide adsorption.
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Green Chemistry: Advancing Planetary Phosphorus Sustainability through the Synergy of Graphene Oxide Modified with Magnetic Nanoparticles (M@GO) for Extracting Tertiary Effluent Phosphorus in Sewage Treatment Plants.

Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D3EN00859B, Paper
Open Access
Andrea Muñoz-Garcia, Pablo Montoro Leal, María Mar López Guerrero, Carlos Vereda-Alonso, Elisa Vereda Alonso
Securing the enduring sustainability of global phosphorus (P) utilization has become a key societal priority. The application of green chemistry and green engineering presents an opportunity to mitigate these challenges...
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Release and stability of two tebuconazole nanoformulations in different aquatic media

Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2024, 11,1612-1621
DOI: 10.1039/D3EN00790A, Paper
Rocío López-Cabeza, Mahleh Eghbalinejad, Melanie Kah, Renato Grillo, Zuzana Bílková, Jan Kotouček, Jakub Hofman
Novel formulations for pesticides based on nano-sized carriers loaded with active substances (i.e., nanopesticides) have been developed in recent years to enhance the technical, environmental, and toxicological properties of pesticides.
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Highly enhanced cationic dye adsorption from water by nitro-functionalized Zn-MOF nano/microparticles and a biomolecular binder for improving the reusability

CrystEngComm, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4CE00131A, Paper
Gunasekaran Arunkumar, Mehboobali Pannipara, Abdullah G. Al-Sehemi, Savarimuthu Philip Anthony
Zn-MOF with a nitro-functionalized ligand exhibited enhanced cationic dye adsorption, and binder coating improved the reusability.
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Cabinet approves 50% incentive to manufacture semiconductors

‘The modifications will strengthen the semi-conductor scheme and raise capacities within the country’




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Grid stability, solar PV manufacturing, discom dues to take centrestage in 2023

Transmission remains a challenge even as power demand rises




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A single adverse weather event such as El Niño may not be a threat to macroeconomic stability, RBI Bulletin

There were years when, despite El Niño, rainfall was close to normal and inflation remained benign; the officials




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India to focus on climate finance, accountability, protection for vulnerable communities at COP29

India's national statement is scheduled for November 18-19




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Cabinet condemns Karnataka police’s alleged atrocities