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November 17, 2024 1:52 PM

Climate change responsible for 19% of rising dengue cases: Study

Amid a record year for dengue infections globally, a new study has found that climate change is responsible for 19% of the rising dengue burden. Climate change has the potential to trigger an additional 40-60% increase by 2050 — and up to 150-200% in some areas — according to the study presente...

November 17, 2024 1:03 PM

Nigeria to honour PM Modi with prestigious GCON award

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to receive the prestigious Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON), one of Nigeria’s highest civilian honors. This recognition makes him the second foreign dignitary to receive the honor, following Queen Elizabeth II, who was conferred the title in 1969...

November 17, 2024 11:37 AM

A dream for every player: Kamboj reflects on 10-wicket Ranji haul

Anshul Kamboj of Haryana has etched his name into the history books by becoming only the third bowler in Ranji Trophy history to take all 10 wickets in an innings. This remarkable achievement places him among the elite few who have reached this milestone in India's premier domestic cricket competiti...

November 17, 2024 11:00 AM

India conducts successful flight trial of long-range hypersonic missile

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully conducted a flight trial of its long-range hypersonic missile on November 16, 2024, from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island, off-the-coast of Odisha. This hypersonic missile is designed to carry various payloads for ranges greater than 15...

November 17, 2024 10:12 AM

Manipur: authorities impose total curfew in Imphal until further notice

Authorities in Manipur have imposed a total curfew in Imphal following a surge in violence that targeted homes and properties of public officials, including ministers and MLAs. The unrest prompted swift action from law enforcement to restore order in the region. In a series of operations across Imp...

November 17, 2024 11:15 AM

Heartwarming welcome for PM Modi from Indian diaspora in Nigeria

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was warmly welcomed by the Indian diaspora in Nigeria upon his arrival in Abuja, the capital city, on Sunday. This marks the first stop in his three-nation tour of Nigeria, Brazil, and Guyana from November 17 to 21. In a series of posts on X, PM Modi shared pictures of ...

November 16, 2024 10:22 AM

Nepal begins exporting electricity to Bangladesh

Marching towards sub-regional energy cooperation, Nepal has begun exporting electricity to Bangladesh through Indian transmission infrastructure. The export of 40 megawatts (MW) of electricity follows the historic trilateral agreement signed on October 3 between the Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA...

November 15, 2024 6:16 PM

A trillion dollar question – fossil fuel subsidies

Governments around the globe are ploughing billions of dollars into fossil fuel subsidies to shelter citizens from higher energy costs, but that comes at a fiscal burden, creates inefficiencies, and hampers the goal of reducing overall usage. At the U.N.'s COP29 climate summit in Baku, discussions ...

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