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January 24, 2025 6:10 PM

India leads global WASH innovation discourse at World Economic Forum 2025

At the India Pavilion during the World Economic Forum (WEF) 2025 in Davos, a high-profile discussion on “India’s WASH Innovation: Driving Global Impact in Climate and Water Sustainability” was held, spotlighting India’s transformative work in water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) and its sig...

January 24, 2025 12:39 PM

Thousands flock to see rare, smelly corpse flower bloom in Sydney

A rare plant known as the corpse flower bloomed in Sydney on Friday for the first time in more than a decade, emitting an odour likened to rotting flesh and delighting thousands who queued for a whiff. For the past week, curiosity seekers have been visiting the specimen nicknamed Putricia – a com...

January 24, 2025 12:03 PM

US exit from Paris climate deal complicates finance targets, says COP30 head

Brazil sees an opportunity to amplify the voices of developing nations in upcoming climate finance talks, according to comments on Thursday from the head of the global COP30 summit set to be hosted by the South American nation later this year. The comments from Andre Correa do Lago come as world le...

January 22, 2025 9:22 AM

Delhi’s air quality remains ‘poor’, foggy weather disrupts trains, flights

Delhi’s air quality remains in the ‘poor’ category for the second consecutive day this week, with an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 264 recorded at 6 a.m. on Wednesday, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). Additionally, foggy weather has significantly disrupted transp...

January 21, 2025 8:09 PM

Landslide kills 16 in Indonesia’s central Java, official says

A landslide in Indonesia's Central Java city of Pekalongan killed 16 people and injured 10, an official at the country's disaster mitigation agency said on Tuesday. The landslide was triggered by heavy rains in the area since Monday, agency spokesperson Abdul Muhari said. Authorities are now search...

January 17, 2025 5:58 PM

Centre implements steps to stabilize prices of essential commodities

The central government has introduced a series of measures to stabilize prices and ensure the availability of essential food items. These efforts are aimed at maintaining consumer affordability while safeguarding farmer profitability. The strategy encompasses boosting domestic production, revising t...

January 17, 2025 10:54 AM

David Lynch, director of ‘Twin Peaks’ and ‘Mulholland Drive’ dies at 78

David Lynch, the American filmmaker, writer and artist who scored best director Oscar nominations for "Blue Velvet," "The Elephant Man" and "Mulholland Drive" and co-created the groundbreaking TV series "Twin Peaks," has died at age 78, his family said on Thursday. "It is with deep regret that we,...

January 17, 2025 10:35 AM

Delhi’s air quality improves, but dense fog causes travel delays

Delhi's air quality saw a significant improvement on Friday morning, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) dropping to 294, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). However, the national capital and surrounding areas continued to face dense fog, which led to delays in train services. Rep...

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