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April 7, 2024 4:10 PM

IMD using AI, machine learning for weather forecasts: DG Mohapatra

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has started using artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning in weather forecasts, and it will expand it further into other areas to improve forecasts in coming years, IMD’s director general Mrutyunj...

April 5, 2024 9:54 PM

Heat wave alert for parts of east, peninsular India over next 2 days

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a heat wave alert for certain regions of east and peninsular India over the next two days, according to its latest update. Areas expected to experience heat wave conditions include Odisha, Gan...

April 5, 2024 3:19 PM

8 out of 10 people worldwide support reducing plastic production, shows survey

More than 400 million tonnes of plastic are produced every year globally, according to data provided by the UN. Just half of this production is meant for single-use, with only around 10% being recycled. With an estimated 19-23 million tonnes of pl...

April 3, 2024 3:27 PM

Taiwan’s strongest earthquake in 25 years kills nine; 50 missing

Taiwan's biggest earthquake in at least 25 years killed nine people on Wednesday, injuring more than 800, while 50 went missing en route to a national park, authorities said, as rescuers used ladders to bring others to safety. Television broadcast i...

March 15, 2024 9:45 PM

Govt approves EV scheme to attract global manufacturers

The Union government has approved a scheme inviting global manufacturers of electric vehicles to establish production facilities in India. The scheme, offering import concessions, aims to position India as a “manufacturing destination” for elect...

March 8, 2024 3:17 PM

Bengaluru water crisis leaves homes and offices high and dry

A severe water crisis has left Bengaluru, India's tech hub, with dry taps, leaving residents and offices without drinking water. In a bid to mitigate the situation, the Karnataka government announced a ban on the use of drinking water for non-essent...

March 5, 2024 11:40 AM

China sets tougher energy efficiency goal after falling behind on 2025 targets

China on Tuesday set more stringent energy intensity targets for 2024 after missing last year's goal, as the world's biggest energy consumer tries to keep from falling further behind on its climate targets in a five-year plan ending in 2025. China i...

February 29, 2024 12:45 PM

Leopard population stable in India; MP reports highest population, decline observed in Shivalik Hills

Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav on Thursday released the report on status of Leopards in India. As per the report, Central India has recorded the highest population with Madhya Pradesh having 3,907 leopards. On the release of the report, ...

February 28, 2024 8:58 AM

India pushes for permanent solution to food security concerns at WTO talks

India made a strong case for a permanent solution to the Public Stockholding (PSH) issue during the ongoing World Trade Organization Ministerial Conference in Abu Dhabi. PSH refers to the practice of governments holding stocks of essential commoditie...

February 27, 2024 7:31 PM

Air Quality Management Committee revokes Stage-I of GRAP in NCR

In a positive development for residents of the National Capital Region (NCR), the Commission for Air Quality Management has announced the revocation of Stage-I of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) with immediate effect. This decision comes in ...

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