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The adaptation imperative: Subnational action and India’s heat challengeAt present, more than three-quarters (76%) of India’s population is at high or very high risk of extreme heat.
Climate-related disruptions affecting MSMEs' productivity, operations, supply chains: ReportA new report reveals a stark 'actionability gap,' as most businesses rely on reactive measures instead of proactive resilience. This vulner...
BRICS+ agriculture beyond borders: Trade and resilience for a food-secure worldWith India’s leadership and BRICS+ cooperation, agriculture can become not only a source of food, but a foundation for resilience, prosperi...
Arunachal's Tawang on alert over threat of Glacial Lake Outburst FloodConcerns rise in Arunachal Pradesh over a possible Glacial Lake Outburst Flood in Tawang district. Authorities are enhancing preparedness m...
DDMA meeting: Delhi LG Sandhu asks to explore inducting ex-Agniveers to strengthen fire deptDelhi Fire Services may soon recruit former Agniveers to fill staff vacancies. This suggestion came during a Delhi Disaster Management Auth...
The green strategic partnership: India and Norway chart a sustainable futurePrime Minister Narendra Modi’s May 2026 visit to Norway — the first by an Indian Prime Minister in over 40 years — upgraded bilateral ties ...
Never a moment too monsoonThe early arrival of the southwest monsoon brings a bittersweet forecast for India, marking its weakest rainfall projection in 20 years. En...
Northeast Frontier Railway steps up monsoon preparedness with weather stationsNortheast Frontier Railway is installing automatic weather stations at vulnerable locations. This initiative aims to improve real-time weat...
10 major disasters, 1.2 million people affected across Himalayas in 2025, says ICIMOD analysisThe analysis by the inter-governmental body, International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) also said the increasing imp...
Amit Shah pushes early warning systems for high-risk Himalayan lakesUnion Home Minister Amit Shah reviewed the nation's readiness for floods and heat waves. He emphasized developing early warning systems for...
NDMC has a robotic plan to save Delhi from waterlogging this rainy seasonThe New Delhi Municipal Council has launched a technology-driven Monsoon Action Plan 2026. This initiative aims to significantly reduce wat...
India faces no immediate public health threat from hantavirus: NIV chiefTwo Indian nationals aboard a cruise ship have reportedly contracted hantavirus. Indian health officials assure the public that these cases...
From Tawang to Bumla: Border Roads Organisation Project VARTAK marks 66th raising dayBorder Roads Organisation's Project VARTAK celebrated its 66th Raising Day, marking over six decades of vital infrastructure development in...
Rain havoc in Bengaluru: CM Siddaramaiah orders suspension of official, Lokayukta takes up suo moto caseBengaluru faces heavy rains and flooding. Seven people died in a single incident, prompting Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to review preparedn...
Tornado Watch expands overnight: Storm alert puts multiple U.S. states on edge — here’s where twisters could strike nextTornado Watch: The current storm alert is being driven by a powerful line of thunderstorms developing over the central United States and mo...
Arunachal: Siang Upper Multipurpose Project important for entire country, says CM KhanduArunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu called the Siang Upper Multipurpose Project a national strategic asset. He launched developmen...
Manipur Governor reviews conditions of displaced persons amid ongoing ethnic violenceManipur's Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla assessed the situation of internally displaced persons in relief camps. He discussed livelihood, skill...
Amit Shah to review flood preparedness on SundayUnion Home Minister Amit Shah is set to chair a high-level meeting on Sunday to review the country's preparedness for flood management, par...
CM Kejriwal-led flood control committee failed to meet in last two years: SourcesAccording to Raj Niwas sources, the Apex Committee for flood control, chaired by CM Arvind Kejriwal, failed to hold mandatory meetings for ...
Bengal govt, Damodar Valley Corporation, BJP at loggerheads over flood preparednessThe blame game is on with West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee claiming that DVC has released excess water leading to inundation of s...