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633 villages in 12 UP districts affected by floods

Floods wreak havoc in 633 UP villages, 7 lakh people affected

The rising water levels in major rivers have wreaked havoc in Uttar Pradesh, affecting 633 villages across 12 districts. This calamity has impacted the lives of 7,97,176 people, marking a significant disaster in the state's history.

15 days ago

UP govt waives off road tax on hybrid cars to boost green transportation

In a key step to boost green transportation and adoption of eco-friendly vehicles, the Uttar Pradesh government has announced a waiver of road tax on hybrid cars.

17 days ago

Met dept warns of lightning strikes, heavy rain in 10 Bihar districts

The Indian Meteorological Department has predicted lightning strikes and heavy rainfall in 10 districts of Bihar on Tuesday.Over 45 fatalities were reported due to lightning strikes in several districts of Bihar in the first nine days of July.

17 days ago

Extreme devastation caused by flooding in Assam is heartbreaking: Rahul Gandhi

Leader of Opposition (LoP) in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi who was in Assam on Monday to take stock of the flood situation, said that the extreme devastation caused by flooding in the state was heartbreaking.

18 days ago

Heavy rains hit operations at Mumbai Airport, 27 flights diverted

Mumbai rains hit operations at airport, 27 flights delayed or diverted

As many as 27 flights were diverted from Mumbai airport on Monday, and several have been delayed due to heavy rains and low visibility, according to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSIA).

18 days ago

Record 300 mm rain in Mumbai: CM Shinde asks emergency agencies to be on high alert

Record 300 mm rain in Mumbai: Emergency agencies put on high alert

After a record 300 mm rain was reported in Mumbai, the government has directed the emergency agencies to be on high alert.

18 days ago

Climate change may claim 14.5 mn lives by 2050: WEF

Global Temperatures Reach Unprecedented Highs, Surpassing Paris Agreement Limits

The European Union's Copernicus Climate Change Service has recently made a startling revelation. Global temperatures have surpassed 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels for 12 consecutive months

18 days ago

Assam Floods: Death Toll Rises, Millions Affected

The devastating floods in Assam continue to wreak havoc, with the situation remaining critical. The calamity has claimed six more lives, bringing the death toll to 58. Over 23.96 lakh people across 29 districts of the state have been affected, with the Brahmaputra and several other rivers flowing above danger levels. Amid this crisis, Union Home Minister Amit Shah has assured Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma of the Centre's full assistance.

19 days ago

Death toll hits 180 in record floods in southern Brazil (representational photo)

Death toll hits 180 in record floods in Brazil; 32 people still missing [details]

At least 180 people have died from weeks of record flooding in southern Brazil's Rio Grande do Sul state and 32 people remain missing, said the civil defence agency.

22 days ago

California Wildfires Again: Thousands evacuated as heatwaves trigger 'Thompson Fire'

Wildfires spread in Northern California amid heatwaves, causing thousands to evacuate, officials have said.

22 days ago

Centre sanctions Rs 576 crore for 4-laning highway in Karnataka

Govt's focus on non-polluting energy sources to boost private, public transport: Gadkari

As pollution has become a huge issue in India, the focus of the government is on promoting the use of non-polluting sources to power personal and public transportation, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways

23 days ago

Climate change can no longer be ignored, incorporate a green lifecycle: CJI

Stressing to incorporate a green lifestyle into daily lives, Chief Justice of India (CJI) D.Y. Chandrachud on Tuesday said that climate change can no longer be ignored.

24 days ago

UN Proposes Sharing Genetic Resource Revenues to Support Conservation

The UN has proposed sharing revenues from genetic resources to support communities preserving nature. The proposals could generate up to $10 billion from sectors heavily reliant on digital sequence information.

25 days ago

Monsoon Season spurs Dengue surge, K'taka tops with 5,374 cases, 5 deaths

The monsoon season, a period of relief from the sweltering heat, has also brought a surge in dengue cases in various parts of India, including Karnataka, Kerala, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, and Maharashtra.

26 days ago

World Bank Boosts India's Green Energy Transition with $1.5bn Financing

The World Bank has approved a $1.5 billion package to aid India's low-carbon energy reforms. The financing will primarily support the production of green hydrogen and electrolysers.

27 days ago

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Environment

Floods wreak havoc in 633 UP villages, 7 lakh people affected

UP govt waives off road tax on hybrid cars to boost green transportation

Met dept warns of lightning strikes, heavy rain in 10 Bihar districts

Extreme devastation caused by flooding in Assam is heartbreaking: Rahul Gandhi

Mumbai rains hit operations at airport, 27 flights delayed or diverted

Record 300 mm rain in Mumbai: Emergency agencies put on high alert

Global Temperatures Reach Unprecedented Highs, Surpassing Paris Agreement Limits

Assam Floods: Death Toll Rises, Millions Affected

Death toll hits 180 in record floods in Brazil; 32 people still missing [details]

California Wildfires Again: Thousands evacuated as heatwaves trigger 'Thompson Fire'

Govt's focus on non-polluting energy sources to boost private, public transport: Gadkari

Climate change can no longer be ignored, incorporate a green lifecycle: CJI

UN Proposes Sharing Genetic Resource Revenues to Support Conservation

Monsoon Season spurs Dengue surge, K'taka tops with 5,374 cases, 5 deaths

World Bank Boosts India's Green Energy Transition with $1.5bn Financing

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

Dhanush's Captain Miller has no buyers in Telugu states? Here's why

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