The Election Commission of India (ECI) has cautioned about the possibility of increased temperatures during the polling period leading up to June 4. In response, the commission has issued guidelines for voters to avoid heat-related health problems
The WMO's latest report on Asia's climate in 2023 reveals a region grappling with unprecedented weather-related challenges. Floods, storms, and heatwaves wreaked havoc, resulting in casualties and economic losses.
Indus Towers Limited and NTPC Green Energy Limited have joined hands to advance clean energy initiatives in India. Through a MoU, they will collaborate on renewable energy projects focusing on solar, wind, and energy storage.
Mrutyunjay Mohapatra, Director General of the India Meteorological Department (IMD), discusses agency's evolving role in light of increasing extreme weather events. Amidst climate change-induced heat waves and heavy rainfall
A recent study published raised concerns about fertile plains surrounding the Ganges and Indus rivers becoming increasingly vulnerable to climate change. Researchers evaluated the frequency and geographical distribution of extreme weather events in India
The severe consequences of climate change on human health, such as heat-related illnesses, respiratory problems from wildfire smoke, and increased susceptibility to infectious diseases.
A study led by researchers from the National Institute of Technology, Srinagar, reveals alarming trends in glacier decline in the Pir Panjal range of the Kashmir Basin.
The recent death of a child in Chennai, allegedly caused by consuming nitrogen-smoked biscuits, has sparked concerns about the safety of such products. Filmmaker Mohan G Kshatriyan shared a video urging the Tamil Nadu government to ban these biscuits
The Delhi High Court overturned a circular issued by the Union Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying that banned the import, breeding, and selling of 24 specific dog breeds deemed "dangerous."
Ramadas Sivanadan, a prominent student leader and Dalit PhD scholar at TISS, faces a two-year suspension allegedly for participating in protests against government policies. The administration cites "repetitive misconduct and anti-national activities