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January 8, 2025 2:43 PM

One body recovered from flooded mine in Assam as rescuers search for trapped men

The body of a miner was recovered from a flooded coal mine in a remote district of Assam on Wednesday, two days into the search for nine men trapped below ground. The mine, which is 300 feet (91.44 m) deep and has multiple underground tunnels, is th...

January 8, 2025 1:02 PM

Wildfires rage in Los Angeles, forcing tens of thousands to flee

A rapidly growing wildfire raged across an upscale section of Los Angeles on Tuesday, destroying numerous buildings and creating traffic jams as more than 30,000 people evacuated, while a second blaze doubled in size some 30 miles inland. At least 2...

January 7, 2025 11:43 AM

Delhi shrouded in fog, flight and train delays continue

Delhi was enveloped in a thick layer of fog on Tuesday, worsening the winter conditions in the national capital. The dense fog significantly impacted visibility, leading to disruptions in air and rail travel, as well as contributing to the region’s...

January 6, 2025 7:12 PM

India’s groundwater revival: progress and future measures

India has recorded notable progress in groundwater management and conservation. In 2024, total annual groundwater recharge increased by 15 Billion Cubic Meters (BCM), while annual extraction reduced by 3 BCM compared to the 2017 assessment. This deve...

January 6, 2025 4:25 PM

India’s first organic fisheries cluster launched in Sikkim, ₹50 crore projects unveiled

Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh on Monday inaugurated and laid the foundation for 50 projects worth ₹50 crores under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) in Guwahati, Assam. The projects, announced during the North Eastern Regi...

January 6, 2025 11:12 AM

Winter storm hits central US, barrels toward Washington

A winter storm brought snow, ice and freezing temperatures to a broad swath of the U.S. on Sunday, with some 60 million people across more than a dozen states from Kansas to New Jersey under winter weather warnings and advisories. The storm was movi...

January 6, 2025 9:09 AM

Delhi shivers as mercury drops, IMD issues yellow alert for light rain

Inclement weather and cold wave conditions gripped the national capital in the early hours of Monday, accompanied by a temperature dip and chilly winds. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert, forecasting light rain in th...

January 5, 2025 10:18 AM

Delhi freezes under severe cold wave; dense fog disrupts flights, train services

Delhi is reeling under a severe cold wave, with the temperature dropping to 9 degrees Celsius early Sunday morning. Brisk winds at 16 km/h have intensified the chill, leaving residents braving the biting cold. The India Meteorological Department (IM...

January 3, 2025 4:01 PM

Hanoi declared world’s most polluted city, authorities seek action

Vietnam's capital Hanoi has been covered in thick smog over recent weeks, putting it at the top of a list of the world's most polluted cities, as the government said it would push for more electric vehicles (EVs) to alleviate the problem. Levels of ...

January 3, 2025 1:45 PM

India submits 4th biennial update report to UNFCCC, highlights remarkable climate progress

India has reaffirmed its position as a global leader in climate action by submitting its 4th Biennial Update Report (BUR-4) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) on December 30, 2024. The report, an update to the Thir...

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