Immediate action on methane emissions crucial to mitigate climate crisis

Urgent Action on Methane Emissions: A Key to Climate Crisis Mitigation

A recent study highlights the urgent need for action on methane emissions, responsible for half of global warming. The Global Methane Pledge aims to reduce methane emissions by 30% from 2020 levels by 2030. NASA's EMIT instrument can detect large methane sources, aiding in climate change mitigation. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change emphasizes the need for immediate action on methane emissions to limit global temperature rises. Jul 31, 2024
IIT Mandi launches new centre to foster innovation in Himalayas

IIT Mandi launches new centre to foster innovation in Himalayas

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Mandi, on Monday, announced the inauguration of the BioNEST-IIT Mandi Catalyst Centre, a pioneering initiative sponsored by the Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC), a funding agency, under the Department of Biotechnology. Jul 29, 2024
Doctors report significant surge in Hepatitis A cases in Delhi

Alarming Surge in Hepatitis A Cases in Delhi

Doctors in Delhi have reported a significant surge in Hepatitis A cases over the past two months. The disease has seen a dramatic increase in cases, with numbers rising from an average of three per month from January to May, to 22 cases in June and 20 cases already recorded in July. Jul 28, 2024
Reserve Bank of India (RBI)

RBI tightens domestic Money Transfer rules, adds new security factors

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has tightened rules for domestic money transfers, requiring banks to record the name and address of beneficiaries. Remitting banks must register the remitter with a verified cell phone number and an 'Officially Valid Document (OVD)'. Jul 25, 2024
Bihar BJP chief Nityanand Rai

End of agitational terrorism: Stone pelting, hartals decline in J&K post-2019

Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai informed the Rajya Sabha that no stone-pelting incidents have occurred since 2019, starkly contrasting to the 1,328 incidents reported in 2018. Additionally, organized hartal calls have ceased, and terrorist-initiated incidents have drastically reduced. Jul 24, 2024