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  Earth Hour 2025: World to go dark for a greener future and take a stand against climate change

  Science | March 22, 2025 15:54 IST

  Earth Hour is more than just turning off lights—it’s a symbolic movement for a greener, more sustainable future. Started by the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) in 2007, where individuals and organizations participate by switching off the lights from 8:30 PM to 9:30 PM IST.

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  NASA data provides crucial insights for tackling rising sea levels globally

  Science | November 14, 2024 21:26 IST

  Through collaborations with the US Department of Defense, the World Bank, and the United Nations, NASA’s Earth Information Center provides critical future projections on sea levels and potential flooding up to 2150. Integrating satellite data, ice sheet dynamics, and advanced computer modelling.

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  Sonam Wangchuk released from detention, ends fast after Delhi march

  India | October 03, 2024 6:58 IST

  Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, along with Ladakhis, was released from detention after a peaceful Delhi protest seeking constitutional protection under the Sixth Schedule for Ladakh’s fragile ecosystem. Wangchuk ended his fast and confirmed that a memorandum had been submitted to the government.

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  Param Rudra Supercomputer: How will it help in accurate weather forecast, AI and more | EXPLAINED

  Science | September 26, 2024 18:09 IST

  Param Rudra Supercomputer, India's latest indigenously developed system, strengthens the nation's research capabilities in areas like AI, climate modeling, and astrophysics. Installed in Pune, Delhi, and Kolkata, it supports India's National Supercomputing Mission for self-reliance in technology.

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  Europe has become fastest-warming continent, at nearly twice the average global rate: Report

  World | April 22, 2024 16:01 IST

  The latest five-year averages show that temperatures in Europe are now running 2.3 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels, compared to 1.3 degrees Celsius higher globally, the report says.

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  PM Modi arrives in UAE to attend COP28 Summit, gets rousing welcome from Indian diaspora in Dubai

  World | December 01, 2023 11:50 IST

  The enthusiastic Indian diaspora sang "Saare Jahan Se Achha" as well as chanted "Bharat Mata Ki Jai" and "Vande Mataram" as Prime Minister Narendra Modi touched down at Dubai airport.

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  PM Modi highlights India's climate action commitment ahead of COP28 at World Climate Action Summit

  India | November 30, 2023 18:59 IST

  COP28: PM Modi stressed the necessity of supporting developing nations with climate financing and technology transfer. He asserted their right to equitable carbon and development space for sustainable development.

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  This July likely to be Earth's hottest month on record, claims leading NASA climate expert

  World | July 28, 2023 12:34 IST

  As an El Nino weather pattern is likely to peak towards the end of this year, scientists anticipate that 2024 will be even hotter than 2023.

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  Weather Update: IMD predicts slight relief from heatwave as intense cloud surround THESE states

  India | April 19, 2023 10:00 IST

  According to the weatherman, the latest radar observations show the movement of an intense convective cloud mass across Punjab, Haryana, J&K, and Himachal Pradesh.

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  Climate change making prediction difficult for weather agencies across world: IMD DG

  India | August 07, 2022 13:47 IST

  The IMD is bolstering its observational network with the augmentation of radars, automatic weather stations and rain gauges and satellites to improve predictability.

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  Ayodhya to be developed as 'climate smart city' - What it means

  India | April 20, 2022 13:16 IST

  Uttar Pradesh urban development department is all set to commence work on a Greenfield township based on Vedic theme within a few weeks.

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  Nirmala Sitharaman to meet CMs, state FMs on Monday; discuss reform-focused business climate

  Business | November 14, 2021 13:55 IST

  The meeting comes in the backdrop of strong economic recovery post the 2 COVID waves, and push by central govt to increase capital expenditure.

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  Major win for India in climate diplomacy with deal signed with 1.5C alive

  World | November 14, 2021 9:01 IST

  US climate chief John Kerry said defended the Glasgow deal by saying "this is not the finish line for climate change...what we need is to live in pollution free".

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  Nations compromise on coal to strike UN climate agreement

  World | November 14, 2021 6:46 IST

  Several countries, including small island states, said they were deeply disappointed by the change promoted by India to “phase down,” rather than “phase out” coal power, the single biggest source of greenhouse gas emissions.

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  IMF welcomes India's announcement at COP26

  World | November 05, 2021 7:16 IST

  "We welcome India's announcement at the COP26 of new targets to increase reliance on renewables and reduce the carbon intensity of its economy, including to adopt net zero target by 2070," Gerry Rice, Director, Communication Dept, IMF, said. 

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  India calls for hike in climate finance to 1 trillion dollars

  India | November 03, 2021 6:58 IST

  Bhupender Yadav underlined unity and strength of LMDC as fundamental in UNFCCC negotiations to preserve the interest of Global South in the fight against climate change.

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  ‘Everything is at stake’ as world gathers for climate talks

  World | October 29, 2021 14:50 IST

  6-years-ago, nearly 200 countries agreed to individualized plans to fight global warming in historic 2015 Paris climate agreement. 

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  India among 11 countries on US 'countries of concern' list on climate change

  India | October 21, 2021 23:39 IST

  One, a first-of-its-kind intelligence assessment on climate change, identified 11 nations of greatest concern, from Haiti to Afghanistan and India is one of them.

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  Maharashtra govt, C40 Cities Network launch 'Women4Climate' program

  Science | October 05, 2021 14:29 IST

  The C40 Cities Network will share the knowledge and experience and provide mentorship, training and networking opportunities to women in the city.

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  UN chief Antonio Guterres highlights three priorities for climate action

  World | September 24, 2021 7:27 IST

  Much bolder climate action is needed ahead of the UN Climate Change Conference in Glasgow, Scotland, this Nov- with the Group of 20 largest economies in the lead- to maintain international peace and security, Xinhua news agency quoted Guterres as saying.