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In 2021, an 88,307-acre wildfire reached California's sequoias; decades of fuel-clearing burns helped limit damage in Giant Forest to 1.2%, versus 40% nearby- Exam paper leaks a burning issue, need to examine reasons: Rajya Sabha MP V Vijayendra Prasad
- 1-in-10,000 casualty limit: India's new space rules make private firms fully liable if re-entering spacecraft cause damage anywhere in the world
- Why are wildfires becoming more frequent across North America? Causes explainedNorth America wildfires explained: North America faces an intense fire season with millions of acres already burned. Climate change drives ...20 Jul, 2026, 04.37 PM IST
- Woman develops rare life-threatening skin disorder after taking painkiller: Doctor ordered to pay Rs 5.5 lakh compensationA Raipur consumer commission has ordered a neurologist to pay Rs 5.5 lakh to a woman who developed Stevens-Johnson Syndrome, a rare and lif...20 Jul, 2026, 11.30 AM IST
- From WFH to 2x parking charge, these rules are now permanent in Delhi from Nov 1 to Feb 28Delhi has rolled out a permanent winter anti-pollution plan, effective November 1 to February 28 annually. This framework mandates strict m...02 Jul, 2026, 07.28 PM IST
- The hidden cost of looking better: What health insurance covers, and what it leaves you to payRising demand for weight-loss drugs, cosmetic procedures and wellness treatments is creating a growing out-of-pocket healthcare expense cat...15 Jun, 2026, 11.08 AM IST
- Startup investing in India: Why angel investing is high-risk, illiquid, and suitable only for patient investors with diversified portfoliosIndian startup investing, once fueled by easy money, now demands caution due to market volatility and inherent risks. While success stories...08 Jun, 2026, 11.28 AM IST
- Sealed windows, locked basement among lapses found in Delhi guest house fire probeA devastating fire at a Malviya Nagar guest house claimed 21 lives. Investigations reveal critical safety failures, including sealed window...04 Jun, 2026, 02.54 PM IST
- In 1859, Robert Chesebrough saw oil workers scraping sticky rod wax from drilling rigs, and it wasn’t just waste: It became VaselineA chemist named Robert Chesebrough discovered petroleum jelly in the 1800s. He saw value in a sticky wax that oil workers discarded. Cheseb...30 May, 2026, 03.12 PM IST
- Alabama issues urgent fire warning as wildfire risk surges—burn permits restricted- here's what you need to knowAlabama faces a heightened wildfire risk this weekend due to dry conditions and strong winds. The Forestry Commission has issued advisories...27 Mar, 2026, 02.14 AM IST
- Delhi pollution crisis: AAP-BJP slugfest continues over stubble burning in states ruled by themDelhi BJP president Virendra Sachdeva claimed there were over 3,000 stubble burning incidents in AAP-ruled Punjab on Sunday while Delhi Chi...06 Nov, 2023, 03.34 PM IST
- Stubble burning fine set to be notified; between Rs 2,500 to Rs 15,000 per incidentOfficials said the milder 'environmental compensation' structure than the one proposed in 2020, which came into effect on Friday, is in kee...29 Apr, 2023, 09.44 AM IST
- NBC reporter Dasha Burns' remarks during Pennsylvania Senate candidate John Fetterman's interview draws flakA news journalist who interviewed Pennsylvania Senate candidate John Fetterman says an on-air statement she made about him having difficult...13 Oct, 2022, 03.58 PM IST
- Stubble burning fine set to be notified; between ₹2,500 to ₹15,000 per incidentThe draft rule to the CAQM Act, 2021, proposes 2,500 'environmental compensation' per incidence of stubble fire for a farmer owning less th...09 Sep, 2022, 12.56 AM IST
- Clean Air tribute to Guru Nanak says FM Manpreet BadalTaking a pledge not to burn stubble and paddy remnants will be in tune with the message of ‘Sarbat Da Bhalla’, said the Minister.20 Aug, 2019, 05.24 PM IST
- Supreme Court bans sale of firecrackers in Delhi-NCR ahead of DiwaliIndia will celebrate Diwali on October 19 and the order means that no firecrackers will be available for purchase before and after the fest...09 Oct, 2017, 11.51 PM IST
- Issue guidelines, create awareness on crackers: NGT to statesThe direction came on a PIL by three Delhi residents which claimed that over 6.2 lakh deaths occur each year in the country due to the extr...20 Nov, 2016, 12.52 PM IST
- Submit info on industries operating diesel gensets: NGT to govtNoting that diesel generator sets were another source of air pollution, National Green Tribunal has directed the Delhi government to submit...08 Dec, 2015, 07.30 PM IST
- Dip in atmospheric pollution level on BhogiThe Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board has reported a dip in the atmospheric pollution level from the previous year during Bhogi, a traditi...15 Jan, 2009, 01.10 PM IST
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