Bihar staring at ‘hydro-meteorological disasters’; 14 districts most at risk
Patna, Nov 25 - People in Bihar are experiencing early chilly weather this winter season and the met department is expecting 1 to 3 degrees minimum temperature in the next 24 hours. This may be a temporary phase but it is a reflection
From London to New York, Indian-origin climate warriors leave their imprint
New Delhi, Nov 25 - The spirit of 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam (one earth, one family, one future)’ is visible through the efforts of several Indian-origin climate warriors across the world who are engaged in fighting and finding solutions to save the Earth.
Loss & Damage Fund, renewable energy targets to dominate Dubai deliberations
New Delhi, Nov 25 - The science is clear: Emissions must fall by 45 per cent by the end of this decade compared to the 2010 levels to meet the goal of limiting global temperature rise to 1.5 degrees Celsius.
Nagaland gears up for Hornbill Festival; US, Colombia, Germany to be country partners
Kohima, Nov 24 - Nagaland is gearing up for the annual Hornbill Festival starting December 1.
Jellyfish offer potential income for fishermen: CMFRI
Thiruvananthapuram, Nov 24 - Jellyfish fisheries offer a potential source of income for fishermen and contribute to the national economy, according to experts.
Tiger census in Sunderbans starts from Nov 27
Kolkata, Nov 24 - The annual tiger census in Sunderbans will start from November 27, said officials here.
Meghalaya’s tourism sector to reach Rs 12,000 cr in next 5 yrs: Govt official
Shillong, Nov 23 - Meghalaya's tourism sector is predicted to reach Rs 12,000 crore by 2028 and the annual tourist count is projected to touch 20 lakhs, according to a senior state government official.
Gender-based violence garners just 0.2% global aid: Report
New Delhi, Nov 23 - As the world will mark the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women on November 23, a report UN Women partners the Equality Institute and the Accelerator for GBV Prevention, working together under the Collective Commitment
Hydrogen from lunar samples can pave way for space exploration
New York, Nov 22 - Researchers from US Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) have discovered solar-wind hydrogen in lunar samples, which indicates that water on the surface of the moon may provide a vital resource for future lunar bases and longer-range space exploration.
Delhi HC directs swift action on tree deconcretisation, seeks accountability from civic authorities
New Delhi, Nov 22 - The Delhi High Court has directed civic authorities to submit a detailed timeframe for the expeditious removal of concrete around trees in the national Capital.
Ayodhya to get a plant to convert plastic waste into automotive fuel
Ayodhya (UP), Nov 22 - The Ayodhya administration has entered into an agreement with a private company to responsibly use and convert plastic waste generated here into automotive fuel.
UN climate summit in Dubai to offer carbon-neutral menus
New Delhi, Nov 22 - With the UN Climate Change Conference or COP28 kicking off in Dubai at the end of the month -- a milestone moment when the world will take stock of its progress on the 2015 Paris Agreement -- the
Top BJP, Congress leaders to campaign in poll-bound Rajasthan today
Jaipur, Nov 22 - Top national leaders of the BJP and Congress will campaign in Rajasthan on Wednesday for elections to 199 Assembly constituencies, scheduled on November 25.
UK approves world’s 1st gene therapy to treat sickle-cell, thalassemia
London, Nov 18 - The UK has approved the world's first gene therapy to treat blood disorders sickle-cell disease and thalassemia using the gene-editing tool CRISPR, which won its inventors the Nobel Prize in 2020.
Platforms with AI bias won’t get sanctuary under safe harbour provision: MoS IT
New Delhi, Nov 16 - Union Minister of State for Electronics and IT Rajeev Chandrasekhar said on Thursday that safe harbor provision will not apply for social media platforms if they promote search, algorithmic bias or AI bias.
Under police custody, Manish Sisodia meets ailing wife in Delhi
New Delhi, Nov 11 - Under police custody, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader and former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister, Manish Sisodia, on Saturday met his ailing wife at his previous official residence.
Indian-origin boy robbed, stabbed in Australia
An Indian-origin boy celebrating his 16th birthday was stabbed in an unprovoked attack in Melbourne, following which police have arrested a 20 year-old suspect.
Decoded: How our body fights stress
Ever wondered how our body fights stress? Researchers, including one of Indian-origin, have found that during stress, our brain releases its own cannabinoid molecules to calm us down, activating the same brain receptors as THC derived from cannabis plants.
UN would consider name change to ‘Bharat’ if request is received: Spokesperson
Asked by a Chinese media reporter what would be the process to change the name if India were to make a request similar to Turkey’s, which changed its name to Turkiye, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres’s Deputy Spokesperson Farhan Haq said, “In the case
Aditya-L1 spacecraft takes a selfie: ISRO
Chennai – Indian space agency on Thursday said the Aditya-L1 spacecraft has taken a selfie and the images of the Earth and the Moon. According to the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO), Aditya-L1, that is destined for Sun-Earth Lagrange point (L1), has taken