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India committed to minimising impact of desertification: Javadekar
Updated : 6 years, 8 months ago IST
Greater Noida [Uttar Pradesh], Sept 2 (ANI): India is committed to finding a long-term solution to minimise the impact of desertification and land degradation, Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Prakash Javadekar said on Monday.
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122 countries have made land degradation neutrality national target: Javad
Updated : 6 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi, Sept 2 (ANI): Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Prakash Javadekar said on Monday that 122 countries including India, Brazil, China, Nigeria, Russia and South Africa have agreed to make the sustainable development goal of achieving land degradation neutra
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Researchers uncover reason behind major mass extinction of Earth
Updated : 6 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Sept 1 (ANI): Around 420 million years back in the pre-historic Silurian Period, Earth suffered a major mass extinction, which wiped out almost 23 per cent of the marine life.
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Indigenous communities not given their due for conserving forests: UNCCD
Updated : 6 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Sep 1 (ANI): Despite being conserving the forests globally, indigenous people almost never get their due, a report by United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) said.
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Researchers uncover the reason behind heat waves in Europe, Northeast Asia
Updated : 6 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Aug 31 (ANI): Of late, frequent heat waves have been recorded in the European continent and Northeast Asia. This soar in mercury can pose negative impacts on human health, agriculture, and natural environments.
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Move over peep-toes, the 'big-toe' is here to raise the fashion bar
Updated : 6 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Aug 31 (ANI): We come across plenty of bizarre fashion trends and footwear are no alien to this. We have seen a number of uncanny shoes including fish flops, octopus shoes, and crocs, but giving them a good run for their money are the 'big toe' heels, the latest trend
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S&P places IDBI Bank 'BB/B' ratings on credit watch negative, shares fall
Updated : 6 years, 9 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], Aug 28 (ANI): Global rating agency S&P has placed IDBI Bank on credit watch, citing uncertainty over its ability to meet capital requirements over the next few months.
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India pledges to restore 50 lakh hectares of degraded land by 2030: Javade
Updated : 6 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Aug 27 (ANI): Underlining that desertification is a worldwide problem, Union Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar on Tuesday said that India will aim to convert degraded land of nearly 50 lakh hectares to fertile land by 2030.
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Delhi: Man dies after falling unconscious, two arrested
Updated : 6 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Aug 27 (ANI): Delhi Police have made two arrests in connection with the death of a man after he was found unconscious near Old Delhi Railway Station on Monday.
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Feroz Shah Kotla stadium to be renamed after Arun Jaitley, ground name to
Updated : 6 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Aug 27 (ANI): Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) on Tuesday announced that Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium will be renamed as Arun Jaitley Stadium.
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Eva Longoria to direct biopic on man behind Flamin' Hot Cheetos
Updated : 6 years, 9 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Aug 27 (ANI): Eva Longoria who made her directorial debut with '24-7' is all set for her next project, a biopic titled 'Flamin' Hot'.
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Jaitley Uncle will always remain an unforgettable pillar in politics: Vive
Updated : 6 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi (India), Aug 24 (ANI): Bollywood actor Vivek Oberoi on Saturday took a trip down the memory lane and talked about time spent with "uncle", former Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, who passed away on Saturday.
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