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Four Gas Power Plants Contradict US Directive on Fossil Fuel Financing: Report

A report by Friends of the Earth US has identified four gas power plants in Mozambique, Bangladesh, and Uzbekistan that contradict the United States’ directive on ending international...

November 20, 2023

Extreme Weather Events Drive Shifts in Ecosystems, Favoring Non-Native Species

A recent analysis reveals that extreme weather events, including heatwaves, cold waves, droughts, and floods, are influencing ecosystems by displacing native species with non-native ones. The study, conducted...

November 20, 2023

Climate Risks for Women in Agri-Food Systems: Hotspot Map Highlights Vulnerability

A new hotspot map, developed by an international team of researchers, reveals that women engaged in agri-food systems in Africa and Asia, including India, face the highest climate...

November 20, 2023

Rescue Efforts in Silkyara-Barkot Tunnel: Authorities Unveil Five-Point Plan

As the challenging rescue mission continues for the 41 workers trapped in the under-construction Silkyara-Barkot tunnel in Uttarkashi, authorities have devised a comprehensive five-point plan. The plan involves...

November 20, 2023

State of the Cryosphere 2023 Report

The recently released State of the Cryosphere 2023 report highlights the profound impacts of global temperature rise on Earth’s frozen water, emphasizing the vulnerability of the cryosphere to...

November 20, 2023

Reporting Sexual Offences against Minors and the POCSO Act

The recent decision by the Himachal Pradesh High Court regarding the bailability of offences under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act has raised legal questions....

November 20, 2023

Halal: Understanding Certificates and Controversies

Recent events in Lucknow, where an FIR was lodged against companies allegedly certifying products as halal for increased sales, have brought attention to the concept of halal. Understanding...

November 20, 2023

Legal Controversy Surrounds Governor’s Powers as Tamil Nadu Resubmits Bills

The decision by Tamil Nadu’s Governor R N Ravi to withhold assent to 10 pending Bills has sparked a legal debate over the powers of the Governor. This...

November 20, 2023

Punjab and Haryana High Court Quashes Haryana’s 75% Private Job Reservation Law

The Punjab and Haryana High Court, on November 17, declared the Haryana State Employment of Local Candidates Act, 2020, unconstitutional. The law, which mandated 75% reservation in private...

November 20, 2023

What is Chhath Puja?

Political leaders, including President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, extended their warm wishes to the public on November 19 for Chhath Puja, the concluding day of...

November 20, 2023

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