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May 1, 2024 11:23 AM

El Nino, water management issues blamed for snarling Panama Canal

The El Nino climate phenomenon, not climate change, drove lower rainfall last year that reduced the Panama Canal's water levels and contributed to shipping restrictions that disrupted global trade, a study released on Wednesday found. Prioritizing w...

May 1, 2024 10:58 AM

Heat wave continues to scorch East and South India

Large swathes of East and South India remain in the grip of a severe heat wave, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The severe heat wave conditions are expected to persist over East India, including Gangetic West Bengal, Odisha, ...

May 1, 2024 10:13 AM

India and Croatia hold 11th foreign office consultations

India and Croatia on Tuesday convened the 11th session of Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) in New Delhi. Both sides conducted a comprehensive review of their bilateral relations, focusing on enhancing cooperation across various sectors including t...

May 1, 2024 10:58 AM

Kathmandu tops the list of cities with unhealthy air in the world

The Ministry of Health and Population of Nepal has urged people to wear masks given the increase in air pollution in Kathmandu valley. The air quality in Kathmandu was at the top of the list of cities with 'unhealthy air' in the world. According to ...

April 30, 2024 5:56 PM

Global gold demand stays strong, supporting record-high prices

The allure of gold remains unwavering as global demand for the precious metal surged 3% year-on-year to 1,238 tonnes in the first quarter of 2024, according to the World Gold Council's latest Gold Demand Trends report. This marks the strongest first-...

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