Delhi’s air quality showed a significant improvement on Wednesday after 50 days, reaching the ‘moderate’ category. However, the air quality is expected to deteriorate again by Friday. BulletsIn Delhi’s air quality improved to the ‘moderate’ category, with AQI at 178 by 4 pm on Wednesday, a drop from 268 on Tuesday. The city had been
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Delhi’s air quality showed a significant improvement on Wednesday after 50 days, reaching the ‘moderate’ category. However, the air quality is expected to deteriorate again by Friday. BulletsIn Delhi’s air quality improved to the ‘moderate’ category, with AQI at 178 by 4 pm on Wednesday, a drop from 268 on Tuesday. The city had been
382A low-pressure system in the southwestern Bay of Bengal is set to strengthen into Cyclone Fengal by November 27, 2024. It is expected to bring heavy rains, strong winds, and a drop in temperatures to southern India, including Maharashtra. This storm is part of a larger effort to recognize the cultural significance of naming cyclones
A low-pressure system in the southwestern Bay of Bengal is set to strengthen into Cyclone Fengal by November 27, 2024. It is expected to bring heavy rains, strong winds, and a drop in temperatures to southern India, including Maharashtra. This storm is part of a larger effort to recognize the cultural significance of naming cyclones
153A preliminary draft of the Global Plastics Treaty was finalized at the UN-led negotiations in Busan, South Korea, after five days of discussions. However, several countries, including the European Union and a group of Pacific Island nations, are critical of the treaty’s failure to adequately limit plastic production and address the harmful chemicals used in
A preliminary draft of the Global Plastics Treaty was finalized at the UN-led negotiations in Busan, South Korea, after five days of discussions. However, several countries, including the European Union and a group of Pacific Island nations, are critical of the treaty’s failure to adequately limit plastic production and address the harmful chemicals used in
249The Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) 2.0, launched on October 1, 2021, aims to enhance urban infrastructure and ensure water security across India. With a focus on projects like sewerage management, water body rejuvenation, and green space development, AMRUT 2.0 continues to make significant progress in transforming cities into self-reliant and water-secure
The Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) 2.0, launched on October 1, 2021, aims to enhance urban infrastructure and ensure water security across India. With a focus on projects like sewerage management, water body rejuvenation, and green space development, AMRUT 2.0 continues to make significant progress in transforming cities into self-reliant and water-secure
315At the ongoing Global Plastics Treaty talks in Busan, South Korea, India emphasized the need for financial support to help developing countries meet the costs of controlling plastic waste and reducing plastic production. India’s proposal calls for technology transfers and a multilateral fund to ensure a fair transition for these nations. BulletsIn India demands financial
At the ongoing Global Plastics Treaty talks in Busan, South Korea, India emphasized the need for financial support to help developing countries meet the costs of controlling plastic waste and reducing plastic production. India’s proposal calls for technology transfers and a multilateral fund to ensure a fair transition for these nations. BulletsIn India demands financial
292Cyclone Fengal, a deep depression intensifying in the Bay of Bengal, is expected to make landfall near Karaikal and Mahabalipuram on November 30, bringing heavy rains, strong winds, and potential flooding to Tamil Nadu and surrounding regions. BulletsIn Cyclone Fengal intensifying in the Bay of Bengal, expected to make landfall on Nov 30. Winds could
Cyclone Fengal, a deep depression intensifying in the Bay of Bengal, is expected to make landfall near Karaikal and Mahabalipuram on November 30, bringing heavy rains, strong winds, and potential flooding to Tamil Nadu and surrounding regions. BulletsIn Cyclone Fengal intensifying in the Bay of Bengal, expected to make landfall on Nov 30. Winds could
252India’s External Affairs Minister, S. Jaishankar, strongly defended India’s energy policy amidst criticism from Western nations over its Russian oil imports during the ongoing Ukraine conflict. Speaking to Italy’s Corriere della Sera, he stressed the need for nations to prioritize their interests and advocated diplomacy to resolve the war. BulletsIn Jaishankar justified India’s Russian oil
India’s External Affairs Minister, S. Jaishankar, strongly defended India’s energy policy amidst criticism from Western nations over its Russian oil imports during the ongoing Ukraine conflict. Speaking to Italy’s Corriere della Sera, he stressed the need for nations to prioritize their interests and advocated diplomacy to resolve the war. BulletsIn Jaishankar justified India’s Russian oil
334A recent study reveals that the massive extraction of groundwater has caused Earth’s axis to shift by 31.5 inches (nearly 80 cm), impacting the planet’s rotation and contributing to sea-level rise. The study, published in Geophysical Research Letters, highlights how large-scale groundwater pumping, particularly for agricultural and human use, redistributes the Earth’s mass, which influences
A recent study reveals that the massive extraction of groundwater has caused Earth’s axis to shift by 31.5 inches (nearly 80 cm), impacting the planet’s rotation and contributing to sea-level rise. The study, published in Geophysical Research Letters, highlights how large-scale groundwater pumping, particularly for agricultural and human use, redistributes the Earth’s mass, which influences
242The COP29 climate summit in Baku, Azerbaijan, concluded with a $300 billion annual funding promise from developed nations by 2035. However, the deal has angered India and other developing countries, which had demanded $1.3 trillion annually to combat climate change. BulletsIn COP29 summit extended to early Sunday to finalize funding deal. Developed nations pledged $300
The COP29 climate summit in Baku, Azerbaijan, concluded with a $300 billion annual funding promise from developed nations by 2035. However, the deal has angered India and other developing countries, which had demanded $1.3 trillion annually to combat climate change. BulletsIn COP29 summit extended to early Sunday to finalize funding deal. Developed nations pledged $300
293Saudi Arabia, despite endorsing a transition from fossil fuels in 2022, is now being accused of actively obstructing global climate negotiations. Diplomats highlight unprecedented opposition from Saudi negotiators, complicating efforts to address climate change. BulletsIn Saudi Arabia supported transitioning from fossil fuels in 2022 but has shifted stance. Diplomats report Saudi actions undermining global climate
Saudi Arabia, despite endorsing a transition from fossil fuels in 2022, is now being accused of actively obstructing global climate negotiations. Diplomats highlight unprecedented opposition from Saudi negotiators, complicating efforts to address climate change. BulletsIn Saudi Arabia supported transitioning from fossil fuels in 2022 but has shifted stance. Diplomats report Saudi actions undermining global climate
