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January 1, 2025 10:21 AM

After 40 years, ‘toxic waste’ at Bhopal’s Union Carbide Factory to be disposed after HC order; packing begins

The toxic waste at Bhopal's Union Carbide factory will be disposed of after 40 years, as per a directive from the Madhya Pradesh High Court, an official said. The process of packing the waste materials at the factory began on Tuesday under strict sa...

December 31, 2024 4:26 PM

Year Ender: 2024 marked a year of ‘firsts’ for India on the global stage

The year 2024 has been a landmark period for India, marked by groundbreaking achievements and a series of "firsts" that underscore the nation's growing global stature. These milestones reflect India's commitment to innovation, inclusivity, and leader...

December 31, 2024 12:01 PM

Cold winds, foggy conditions to continue in Delhi-NCR

The national capital experienced shallow fog on Tuesday, with temperatures dropping and visibility reduced in several areas. According to the IMD, the average temperature in Delhi was 10.2°C, with Pusa recording the lowest at 9.1°C and Najafgarh ha...

December 30, 2024 6:52 PM

Govt rolling out Rs 15,000 crore roadmap to help steel industry cut carbon emissions

The government is preparing the ‘Green Steel Mission’ with an estimated cost of Rs 15,000 crore for helping the steel industry to reduce carbon emissions and progress towards the Net Zero Target, according to the year-end review released by the M...

December 30, 2024 12:06 PM

J-K: Relief for farmers in Udhampur as four-month dry spell ends with rains

Farmers in Udhampur district, Jammu and Kashmir, have breathed a sigh of relief as rains finally ended a four-month-long dry spell that had left their crops withering and their fields parched. The prolonged lack of rainfall had caused immense anxiet...

December 30, 2024 10:05 AM

Delhi’s air quality improves after record December rainfall

Delhi's air quality improved to the 'moderate' category on Monday, following record rainfall over the weekend. The steady rainfall between Friday and Saturday helped reduce pollution levels in the national capital. At 6 am, the city's Air Quality In...

December 29, 2024 9:42 AM

Delhi air quality ‘very poor’ again despite rain record

After a slight improvement in air quality due to heavy rainfall over the past two to three days, Delhi’s Air Quality Index (AQI) has once again deteriorated to the ‘very poor’ category. As per the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the ove...

December 28, 2024 10:04 AM

Unrelenting rain improves Delhi’s AQI to ‘moderate’

Incessant rain has significantly improved Delhi's air quality, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 179 on Saturday, according to the Central Pollution Control Board. The AQI scale categorizes air quality as follows: 0-50 (good), 51-100 (sat...

December 27, 2024 11:12 PM

Nepal Braces for Cold Wave as Snowfall and Rain Expected in Coming Days

The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA) of Nepal has urged residents to take precautions against the increasing cold. Citing information from the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology, NDRRMA has warned of impending c...

December 27, 2024 8:53 PM

Delhi’s air quality improves; GRAP stage III measures withdrawn

The Centre's air quality monitoring panel revoked Stage III measures under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) on Friday, citing a notable improvement in Delhi’s air quality. Favourable weather, including persistent rainfall, has played a pivot...

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