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Diwali engulfs Delhi as Air Quality Dips to 'Poor'

As the festive season of Diwali engulfs the city of Delhi air pollution continues to cast a shadow over the celebrations. The air quality in the city and its surrounding regions has been categorized as 'poor', with a thin layer of smog blanketing the area. 24 days ago
Climate pledges by nations lacking to stop global heating: UN

Climate pledges by nations lacking to stop global heating: UN

With much bolder new national climate plans from every country due next year, a UN report on Monday showed stark but not surprising facts that current national climate plans fall miles short of what's needed to stop global heating from crippling every economy, and wrecking billions of lives and livelihoods across every country. 26 days ago
LinkedIn fined $335 million for privacy violations related to its tracking ads biz

LinkedIn fined $335M for data privacy breach

LinkedIn, the Microsoft -owned professional networking platform, has been fined 310 million euros (approximately $335 million) by the Irish Data Protection Commission (IDPC). The fine, issued on October 24, 2024, is a result of privacy violations related to LinkedIn's tracking ads business. Oct 24, 2024
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Scientists Point Out Risks in Bottled Water, Urge Shift to Piped Water

Medical scientists have urged for increased investment in safe piped water as an alternative to bottled water due to potential health risks and environmental toll. The scientists suggest that low-income and middle-income countries must invest in infrastructure and safe tap water availability as an alternative to bottled water. Oct 12, 2024
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Noel Tata appointed Chairman of Tata Trusts

Noel Tata on Friday was unanimously appointed as Chairman of Tata Group's philanthropic arm Tata Trusts during a board meeting to discuss the group's succession plans after the demise of Ratan Naval Tata at age 86. Oct 11, 2024
J&K Assembly Elections - List of Winners

J&K Assembly Elections 2024 - List of Winners

The results of the J&K Assembly elections were announced on Tuesday, with the National Conference-led alliance winning 49 seats (NC won 42, INC - 6 and CPIM - 1) in the 90-member house. Oct 9, 2024