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- Disaster warning systems race to keep pace with galloping climate risksTwice a day during the rainy season, Raquel Izarra climbs to the roof of her home in the eastern Lima suburb of Santa Ines Bajo and measure...
Air India shortlists former Singapore Airlines executive Balagopal Kunduvara for CFO roleAir India has shortlisted former Singapore Airlines executive Balagopal Kunduvara for the CFO role as the airline steps up efforts to cut c...- Easing global headwinds, lower crude oil prices may further lift rupee in coming months: EconomistsEconomists predict the Indian rupee will strengthen against the US dollar in the coming months. Factors contributing to this appreciation i...
- Why is Sheikh Hasina's plan to return to Bangladesh contentious?Bangladesh has rejected a fresh passport request from former prime minister Sheikh Hasina, who plans to return from exile in India in Decem...
- Global climate talks open with big questions, smaller goalsClimate negotiators from nearly 200 countries are attending COP31 in Antalya, Turkey, to address rising global temperatures and emissions. ...
- Fossil fuel emissions fall due to Iran war and renewables, finds researchEmissions from the burning of oil, gas and coal -- the main drivers of climate change -- rose by 0.9 percent per year on average in the pas...
- Mumbai and Thane authorities ground aerial firecrackers after Diwali blazesAuthorities in Mumbai and Thane implemented a ban on aerial firecrackers following a significant rise in fire incidents. Reports indicate t...
- Mumbai bans sky rockets, aerial fireworks till November 25 after fire incidentsThe Mumbai Disaster Management Authority has banned the use of sky rockets and aerial fireworks across BMC limits until November 25, 2026, ...
- World entering 'age of climate extremes': UN chief GuterresThe world is entering a new reality where climate extremes are the norm, the United Nations chief Antonio Guterres warned Monday, urging le...
- At least 21 dead after boat carrying migrants sinks off Senegal coast, interior ministry saysThe ministry said in a post on X that as of Saturday evening one person had been found alive, and that teams had been mobilised to continue...
- Tamil Nadu's TB care initiative records at least 38% reduction in deathsAs part of the study done by ICMR National Institute of Epidemiology (NIE) and Tamil Nadu State TB Cell, the reduction was observed under t...
- COP31 a 'moment of truth': UN chief Guterres urges world leaders to act now on climate changeAntónio Guterres has urged global leaders to take immediate action against climate change ahead of the COP31 summit. He emphasizes that res...
- Trump could woo North Korea after midterm setback, but Kim may not respondFollowing an unfavorable midterm election, Trump may pivot towards foreign policy engagement with North Korea, as analysts suggest this cou...
- Wayanad: Channelling CSR funds to rebuild lives and futureIn July 2024, Wayanad faced severe flash floods and landslides, leaving a trail of destruction that impacted homes and children's education...
- Donald Trump's political humbling after US midterms signals short-term gain, long-term pain for ChinaDonald Trump's US midterm election defeat could strengthen China's hand in upcoming US-China trade negotiations, giving Beijing leverage to...
- Telangana: NDRF rescues 8 fishermen, SDRF personnel missing in Bethupalli Lake; no casualtiesEight fishermen and State Disaster Response Force personnel went missing during a rescue operation at Bethupalli Lake. They were stranded i...
- EAM Jaishankar discusses economic partnership, CETA with UK’s Burnham on CHOGM sidelinesS Jaishankar met UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham in Antigua and Barbuda for CHOGM 2026 discussions. They focused on strengthening economic p...
- 'Save yourself': Japan launches new disaster agency, urges citizens to stockpile food and water for seven daysJapan has urged its citizens to stockpile food and water in preparation for potential natural disasters. The government emphasizes individu...
- UN says Yemeni staff member dies in Houthi custody, demands investigationA Yemeni staff member of the UN Human Rights Office has died after being detained by the Houthis. Mohammad el Shami had been in custody sin...
- Russia, US veto rival UN Western Sahara resolutions, leaving peacekeeping mission in limboRussia and the United States recently vetoed each other's resolutions concerning Western Sahara at the Security Council. This disagreement ...
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