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" Who shoots at their own people?" asks Sonam Wangchuk's wife after climat
Updated : 8 months, 1 week ago IST
Describing the events as "very unfortunate," she questioned the role of security forces. "We ask: Who gave the CRPF orders to open fire? Who shoots at their own people, their own citizens? Especially in an area where there has never been a violent demonstration," she said.
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Congress leader Shama Mohamed terms Wangchuk's arrest "unfair, undemocrati
Updated : 8 months, 1 week ago IST
Congress leader Shama Mohamed on Saturday condemned arrest of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk under the stringent National Security Act (NSA) and demanded his release.
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Climate Activist Sonam Wangchuk taken to Jodhpur central jail
Updated : 8 months, 1 week ago IST
The protests turned violent in Leh on September 24, following which the BJP office in the area was set on fire. Two days after the death of four people in violent protests, Wangchuk was detained under provisions of the National Security Act (NSA). The climate activist has been accused of
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China pushes ahead on climate, defying Trump's "con job" remark with 7-10%
Updated : 8 months, 1 week ago IST
A day after US President Donald Trump called the climate science at the United Nations General Assembly the "greatest con job ever", Chinese President Xi Jinping announced ambitious new Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) at the UN Climate Summit, committing to a 7 per cent to 10 per
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Trump slams climate science at UNGA, calls it "greatest con job ever"; att
Updated : 8 months, 1 week ago IST
US President Donald Trump launched a sharp critique of climate science during his address at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), terming climate change the "greatest con job ever perpetrated on the world" and dismissing global efforts to tackle it as misguided. While several world le
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Dairy giant Banas commits to Climate Action: Collaborates with eVerse.AI t
Updated : 8 months, 1 week ago IST
Banaskantha (Gujarat) [India], September 22: Banas Dairy, Asia's largest dairy cooperative which operates brands like Amul, Banas, Umang, Bhumi Amrit etc. has launched an ambitious initiative to reduce methane emissions from its 30 lakh livestock animals. Under the visionary leadership of it
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Hyderabad Runs for Green: Ozone Run 2025 Unites 3,000 Citizens for Climate
Updated : 8 months, 1 week ago IST
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], September 17: The streets of Hyderabad turned into a sea of green on Sunday morning as over 3,000 participants - including children, parents, and citizens from all walks of life - gathered at Gachibowli Stadium for the 4th Edition of Ozone Run 2025. With the ra
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Tiger Analytics and Ruva Foundation Plant 6,000 Saplings in Chennai and Be
Updated : 8 months, 1 week ago IST
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) / Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], September 16: To commemorate International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer, Tiger Analytics, in partnership with Ruva Foundation, has launched a large-scale afforestation initiative across Chennai and Bengaluru. A total of 6,0
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EU delays vote on 2040 climate emissions target, officials say
Updated : 8 months, 1 week ago IST
The EU postponed its decision on the controversial 2040 climate target, citing member states' need for more time. The proposal aims for a 90% emissions cut by 2040 and includes discussions on carbon credits. Critics warn it could harm industry and delay effective domestic climate action.
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AVPN Global Conference 2025 Comes to a Successful Close with Bold New Stra
Updated : 8 months, 1 week ago IST
Hong Kong, September 11: The AVPN Global Conference 2025 has concluded its final day, marked by a powerful three-day assembly of bold advocacy, boundary-pushing dialogue, and actionable strategies for Asia, at a time when the region is navigating global headwinds. This year, the AVPN Global
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"Waterman, Nestman to Changemakers: Social Action Mobilizer Unites India f
Updated : 8 months, 1 week ago IST
New Delhi [India], September 3: "If you give yourself 30 days to clean your home, it will take 30 days. If you give yourself 3 hours, it will take 3 hours." -- Elon Musk.
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MiniMines receives grants from Oil India, ACT, UNIDO to scale domestic cri
Updated : 8 months, 1 week ago IST
MiniMines Cleantech Solutions,a battery recycling company specialising in extracting and refining of critical metals has received grant support from ACT for Environment (a climate action fund), the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO), and Oil India Limited.
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