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India details "heat action" plan at UNGA, calls for stronger disaster coop
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
At the High-Level Solutions Dialogue on Early Warning and Extreme Heat, Ambassador George highlighted India's national Heat Action Plans as a key framework to tackle rising temperatures. He pointed to the use of digital tools for last-mile alerts and promotion of low-cost cooling solution
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BJP MP Sanjay Jaiswal targets Prashant Kishor ask "why loss making compani
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
As the assembly election approaches in Bihar, the political temperature in the state heated up as BJP MP Sanjay Jaiswal levelled serious allegations against Jan Suraaj founder Prashant Kishor, accusing him of raising crores of rupees through shell companies.
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Ram Gopal Kothari becomes first Indian to complete marathon at Geographic
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The North Pole Marathon is a race like no other, held on drifting sheets of sea ice only a few metres thick, floating above frigid Arctic waters. Athletes face temperatures around minus 8-degree celsius, piercing winds that cut through layered clothing, and even the possibility of polar bear
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Gulf of Eilat corals survive record heatwaves, offering global hope
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
A new study has revealed that corals in the Gulf of Eilat have survived four consecutive and intensifying marine heatwaves, including the world's most extreme event in 2024, without experiencing mass bleaching -- a resilience unmatched anywhere else on the planet. The findings provide a r
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Neglect deepens crisis: Flood victims in PoGB left in tents as winter sets
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
As winter begins in Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan (PoGB), hundreds of families displaced by the August floods in Talidas, Ghizer district of PoGB, remain stranded in makeshift tents. With plummeting temperatures and inadequate facilities, flood victims are now appealing to the governme
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Average temperature in Himalayan region of Himachal Pradesh has risen by 0
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Himachal Pradesh's Department of Environment and Climate Change has stressed the urgent need for climate-resilient development and infrastructure planning, warning that the Himalayan state faces growing risks from extreme rainfall, flash floods, landslides, and cloudburst events due to clima
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Glacier melt and water crisis loom as forest cover shrinks in PoJK
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Speaking at a recent climate awareness session, Rafiq highlighted the direct link between rising temperatures, glacier melt, and the alarming decline in forest cover across the region.
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"A very welcome development... reflects a lowering of temperature on the U
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Former envoy Jawed Ashraf said Trump's positive remarks on Modi mark a "lowering of temperature" in US-India ties. He called it a welcome step but urged caution, noting tariffs remain and Trump's views can shift. Modi's restrained reciprocation showed India's consistent, measured approach
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Odisha: Bhubaneswar gets India's first integrated heat and cooling action
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Developed by iFOREST in collaboration with the Singapore-ETH Centre (SEC), the plan provides a roadmap to address rising temperatures, humidity, the Urban Heat Island effect, and the growing demand for air conditioners.
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UAE rescue team continues its efforts to contain forest fires in Albania
Updated : 6 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The UAE rescue team is battling wildfires in Albania, conducting 27 aerial missions with Black Hawk helicopters and 680 water drops using over 1,261 tons of water. Despite high temperatures and rugged terrain, the team works closely with Albanian authorities to contain fires and prevent reig
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UAE rescue team continues efforts to combat Albania wildfires
Updated : 7 months ago IST
The UAE rescue team is assisting Albania in fighting wildfires, conducting 18 aerial sorties and 359 water drops since last Monday in the Gramsh forest area. Despite high temperatures and tough terrain, the team is coordinating with Albanian authorities to contain the fires and prevent their
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UAE rescue team intensifying field operations to extinguish forest fires i
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
The team is intensifying its field operations, which come under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, using the latest equipment to monitor fire sites, ensure control, and prevent their recurrence, despite the challenges posed by high temper
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