Donald Trump, the newly elected President of the United States, has appointed Tulsi Gabbard, the first Hindu member of the U.S. Congress, to his cabinet. She has been named as the National Intelligence Director (DNI). Trump also announced the nomination of Matt Gaetz as the Attorney General. BulletsIn Tulsi Gabbard, former Democratic presidential candidate, appointed
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Donald Trump, the newly elected President of the United States, has appointed Tulsi Gabbard, the first Hindu member of the U.S. Congress, to his cabinet. She has been named as the National Intelligence Director (DNI). Trump also announced the nomination of Matt Gaetz as the Attorney General. BulletsIn Tulsi Gabbard, former Democratic presidential candidate, appointed
Karnataka is considering imposing a “green cess” on water bills for urban areas using rivers from the Western Ghats to support the conservation of this eco-sensitive region. Forest Minister Eshwar Khandre has instructed his department to draft a proposal for the cess, which could be implemented soon. BulletsIn Karnataka plans a green cess on water
Karnataka is considering imposing a “green cess” on water bills for urban areas using rivers from the Western Ghats to support the conservation of this eco-sensitive region. Forest Minister Eshwar Khandre has instructed his department to draft a proposal for the cess, which could be implemented soon. BulletsIn Karnataka plans a green cess on water
174On November 11, 2024, Afghanistan made its debut at the United Nations climate talks since the Taliban’s return to power in 2021. The country sent a delegation to seek international support for addressing climate challenges such as erratic weather patterns, droughts, and floods. BulletsIn Afghanistan participates in UN climate talks after Taliban’s return to power.
On November 11, 2024, Afghanistan made its debut at the United Nations climate talks since the Taliban’s return to power in 2021. The country sent a delegation to seek international support for addressing climate challenges such as erratic weather patterns, droughts, and floods. BulletsIn Afghanistan participates in UN climate talks after Taliban’s return to power.
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A study by IIT Kharagpur, Calcutta University, and the University of Western Ontario suggests that tropical rainforests (TRFs) like the Amazon and Western Ghats can endure future global warming. By analyzing 56-million-year-old sediments from Gujarat’s Vastan coal mines, the team uncovered how TRFs thrived during Earth’s most intense warming period, the Palaeocene-Eocene Thermal Maximum (PETM).
A study by IIT Kharagpur, Calcutta University, and the University of Western Ontario suggests that tropical rainforests (TRFs) like the Amazon and Western Ghats can endure future global warming. By analyzing 56-million-year-old sediments from Gujarat’s Vastan coal mines, the team uncovered how TRFs thrived during Earth’s most intense warming period, the Palaeocene-Eocene Thermal Maximum (PETM).
261Global carbon dioxide emissions are projected to hit a historic high of 41.6 billion metric tons in 2024, according to the Global Carbon Budget report released at COP29 in Azerbaijan. The increase underscores the world’s failure to curb emissions from fossil fuels, deforestation, and forest fires, threatening efforts to limit global warming to 1.5°C under
Global carbon dioxide emissions are projected to hit a historic high of 41.6 billion metric tons in 2024, according to the Global Carbon Budget report released at COP29 in Azerbaijan. The increase underscores the world’s failure to curb emissions from fossil fuels, deforestation, and forest fires, threatening efforts to limit global warming to 1.5°C under
182As leaders gather at COP29 in Azerbaijan, a report by Christian Aid reveals that residents of the 10 most climate-vulnerable nations received less than $1 annually in climate finance. These countries, home to 750 million people, bear disproportionate climate impacts despite contributing least to global emissions. The report calls for more public, grant-based funding and
As leaders gather at COP29 in Azerbaijan, a report by Christian Aid reveals that residents of the 10 most climate-vulnerable nations received less than $1 annually in climate finance. These countries, home to 750 million people, bear disproportionate climate impacts despite contributing least to global emissions. The report calls for more public, grant-based funding and
Donald Trump, after securing victory over Kamala Harris in the November 5 US presidential elections, has appointed ex-Democrat Tulsi Gabbard as US Intelligence Chief. Trump’s win in key swing states solidified his return to the White House, signaling a bold start to his administration. BulletsIn Trump wins US presidency, defeating Kamala Harris. Victory includes all
Donald Trump, after securing victory over Kamala Harris in the November 5 US presidential elections, has appointed ex-Democrat Tulsi Gabbard as US Intelligence Chief. Trump’s win in key swing states solidified his return to the White House, signaling a bold start to his administration. BulletsIn Trump wins US presidency, defeating Kamala Harris. Victory includes all
The Indian stock market witnessed a sharp downturn after peaking in September, with investors losing nearly half a trillion in wealth by mid-November. The BSE Sensex dropped 10% from its all-time high, as market uncertainties, foreign fund sell-offs, and weak corporate performance weighed heavily on sentiment. BulletsIn Sensex fell 984 points (1.3%) on Wednesday, closing
The Indian stock market witnessed a sharp downturn after peaking in September, with investors losing nearly half a trillion in wealth by mid-November. The BSE Sensex dropped 10% from its all-time high, as market uncertainties, foreign fund sell-offs, and weak corporate performance weighed heavily on sentiment. BulletsIn Sensex fell 984 points (1.3%) on Wednesday, closing
India is confident that the Brazilian presidency will achieve a consensus declaration at the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro (Nov 18-19) despite challenges posed by the Ukraine war and tensions in West Asia. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri highlighted India’s support for Brazil’s initiative against hunger and poverty and emphasized the importance of collaboration on
India is confident that the Brazilian presidency will achieve a consensus declaration at the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro (Nov 18-19) despite challenges posed by the Ukraine war and tensions in West Asia. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri highlighted India’s support for Brazil’s initiative against hunger and poverty and emphasized the importance of collaboration on
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Darbhanga, Bihar, on November 13 to inaugurate and lay the foundation for projects worth ₹12,100 crore. The initiatives focus on healthcare, road and rail connectivity, clean energy, and affordable medicines, aiming to boost infrastructure and quality of life across the state. BulletsIn PM laid the foundation stone of AIIMS Darbhanga,
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Darbhanga, Bihar, on November 13 to inaugurate and lay the foundation for projects worth ₹12,100 crore. The initiatives focus on healthcare, road and rail connectivity, clean energy, and affordable medicines, aiming to boost infrastructure and quality of life across the state. BulletsIn PM laid the foundation stone of AIIMS Darbhanga,
