Rio de Janeiro: Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that India is ramping up its climate change initiatives and sharing its experiences with the Global South. During his address at the G20 Summit, he highlighted that India has been a pioneer in meeting its commitments under the Paris Climate Change Agreement ahead of schedule, driven by.
New Delhi: As Delhi’s air quality plummeted into hazardous levels, Chief Minister Atishi criticized the Central government’s alleged failure to tackle pollution and uncontrolled stubble burning in neighboring states like Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, and Haryana, asserting that this has created a medical emergency across North India, including the national capital. In a press conference,.
Patna: In Bihar’s Nalanda district, two family members were brutally murdered with a sharp weapon before their bodies were set on fire. The incident occurred late Sunday night in Dongi village, within the Chabilapur police station area. The victims, Vijay Prasad and his wife Kanti Devi, were discovered by their son, Vipin Kumar, who alerted.
Imphal (Manipur): A protester was shot dead during a confrontation between security forces and a crowd in Jiribam district, which has been affected by recent violence. The deceased has been identified as 21-year-old K. Athouba. Authorities are investigating the source of the gunfire. According to protesters, the special commando unit of the Manipur Police opened.
New Delhi: On Monday, five flights headed to Delhi were redirected to Jaipur and Dehradun due to low visibility at Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGI). Sources indicate that four flights were sent to Jaipur and one to Dehradun. The smoggy conditions in the Delhi-NCR region have also caused disruptions in railway services, with numerous trains.
Mumbai: The Mumbai Press Club has expressed its disapproval of Rahul Gandhi’s recent comments at an election rally in Amaravati, Maharashtra, where he referred to journalists as “slaves” of their owners. In a statement, the Club highlighted that while Gandhi’s remarks seemed to stem from concern for journalists, they carried a condescending tone that merits.
Jaipur: Two suspects involved in a recent shooting of a Congress leader and her husband were injured in a police encounter late Sunday night, as reported by police officials on Monday. Bhilwara Superintendent of Police, Dharmendra Singh Yadav, explained that a group of assailants fired at the couple over a property dispute, prompting the couple.
Bhopal: On the final day of campaigning for the Maharashtra Assembly elections, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav is set to spearhead the BJP’s efforts in Mumbai on Monday. He will engage in five roadshows and host public rallies in various Assembly segments, including Dharavi and Kandivali. As the vigorous campaign draws to a close,.
New Delhi: As pollution levels in Delhi have surged over the past few weeks, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has implemented Stage 4 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) across Delhi NCR, starting Monday. This action came after Delhi’s average Air Quality Index (AQI) soared to 441 by 4 PM on Sunday.
New Delhi: On Monday morning, air quality in Delhi deteriorated significantly, with a thick layer of smog covering many areas. The Central Pollution Control Board reported that the Air Quality Index (AQI) reached a severe level of 483 at 7 am. Residents expressed concerns about the impact of pollution, noting symptoms like eye irritation, coughing,.
Kolkata: A report from the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA) reveals that thermal power plants in West Bengal produce 18 times the air pollution compared to the 17.8 kilotonnes released from the burning of 8.9 million tonnes of paddy straw. Currently, none of the thermal power plants in the state have.
