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India commits to 30% protected areas in updated biodiversity plan

The updated National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (NBSAP), unveiled at the 16th UN Biodiversity Conference in Cali, Colombia, outlines 23 national targets aligned with the 23 global goals

Delhi Env min praises residents for controlling pollution by lighting diyas

He also congratulated Delhi residents for acting responsibly by lighting diyas instead of bursting firecrackers, which contributed to controlling pollution levels

Gopal Rai flags off mobile anti-smog guns to tackle Delhi's air pollution

The AQI of the national capital, post-Diwali celebration reached to worst level and posed a severe health risk

Ensure swift, sensitive handling of public complaints: UP CM to officials

During the Janata Darshan, CM Adityanath addressed complaints related to crime and land grabbing, instructing police officers to take firm action against criminals and land mafias

Monopolisation linked to India's shaky economic growth, unemployment: Cong

The Adani Group had dismissed the charges as lies, saying it complied with all laws and disclosure requirements

AQI deteriorates to 'severe' in India's cleanest city Indore after Diwali

According to the State Pollution Control Board data, the AQI in the city's Chhoti Gwaltoli area was pegged at 404 at noon, while the PM 2.5 (particulate matter) average was recorded at 255.26

Void created will haunt me forever: MoS Jitendra Singh on brother's demise

Untimely demise of my brother Sh Devender Singh Rana is a deep personal loss, which is not only irreparable and painful, but the void created will continue to haunt me for the rest of my life, he said

Simulating extraterrestrial life: Isro's analogue mission begins in Ladakh

The mission's objective is to replicate conditions of living in an interplanetary habitat, tackling the potential obstacles that astronauts may face on future deep-space missions

Fishing ban along Odisha coast begins for Olive Ridley turtle protection

The fishing ban imposed along a specified coast of the sea comprising sea turtle congregation area and their buffer zones at the river mouths of Dhamara, Devi and Rusikulya

Number of devotees at Kedarnath touched a new record this year: CM Dhami

The doors of Kedarnath Dham will be closing for the winter season on Sunday, November 3 at 8:30 AM. The Kedarnath site opened its doors on April 25

India eyeing 2028 deadline for Chandrayaan-4 sample-return mission to Moon

The South Pole region is the first choice for the landing of Chandrayaan-4 as it has an abundance of water ice. Scientists suspect that the ice can be mined for life support and rocket fuel

Jairam Ramesh slams NITI Aayog over call to pause emission-reducing gear

His remarks came over a media report, which claimed the NITI Aayog had proposed halting the fitting of equipment to cut sulphur emissions at coal-fired power plants

NSD outreach centre to be established in Bhubaneswar for theatre growth

The minister emphasised that the outreach centre of NSD in Bhubaneswar will play a significant role in promoting and expanding Odia theatre, bringing regional narratives and traditional drama into

UN Secretary-General should also speak for Hindus: VHP after Trump's remark

In a post on X, the Vishwa Hindu Parishad also questioned Human Rights activists for their silence on the issue of attrocities against Hindus

Economist, cultural scholar: Bibek Debroy to be remembered for many talents

A Padma Shri awardee, Bibek Debroy previously served as chancellor of the Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics (GIPE) in Pune

Diwali 2024 bank holiday today: Check if your bank is open on Nov 1

Bank holiday today: Many states will have banks closed on November 1 for Laxmi Pujan, Kut, Kannada Rajyothsava, and Govardhan Pooja, depending on the state

Kerala CM asks Union FM to give grant for Vizhinjam port unconditionally

The VGF is invariably provided as a grant, not a loan and its defining elements are that "the payment to the concessionaire is non-repayable, it is a one-time grant and that it is over the

iPhone maker Apple sets all-time revenue record in India: CEO Tim Cook

Cook said Apple also opened two new stores - one in Mumbai and the other in Delhi - in the country during the quarter

Bibek Debroy, top economic advisor to PM Modi, dies at the age of 69

Debroy was a Padma Shri award recipient and was serving as chairman of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister of India, a position he had held since September 2017

Delhi ranks as world's most polluted city with air quality at 'very poor'

Despite a firecracker ban, Diwali celebrations in Delhi saw heavy use of fireworks, causing the AQI to hit 'very poor' levels, with some areas nearing 'severe' as thick smog settled in