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Study finds El Nino linked with making daily extreme rainfall more likely in India’s wetter regions
Researchers from City College of New York and Columbia University...
Central drugs labs find 32 samples to be ‘not of standard quality’ in August
Additionally, the state drugs testing laboratories identified 62...
JN.1 Covid variant has increased transmissibility, immune escape: Study
The researchers found that the reproductive number of JN.1 was found to surpass that of its counterparts in the three countries studied, suggesting a potential global dominance in the near future The JN.1 variant of the SARS-CoV-2 virus not only spreads easily but...
RBI Deputy Governor urges banks to prioritize legal and cyber risks arising from AI
''With the adoption of AI and GenAI, laws are to be redefined. Industry needs to note that Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act rules are going to come soon, and banks may be in violation of some of it so it's important to start preparing for it,'' RBI Deputy...
Parliament passes Water Act, decriminalises minor water pollution related crimes
According to the statement of objects and reasons of the bill, the amendment proposes to rationalise criminal provisions and ensure that citizens, businesses and companies operate without fear of imprisonment for minor, technical or procedural defaults. Also, the...
Adani Ports secures top position for climate actions
The company also secured the top rank in the marine ports sector on a low carbon transition rating by Sustainalytics New Delhi: Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ) on Sunday said it has secured top position for its climate actions and environmental...
Weakening El Nino conditions raise hopes of ‘bountiful monsoon’ in India
Weather scientists in India, tracking the developments closely, have said that La Nina conditions setting in by June-August could mean monsoon rains would be better this year than the last year.The southwest monsoon delivers about 70 percent of India’s annual...
In 2050, one-third of global river sub-basins could face water scarcity: Study
“These water scarcity hotspots were mainly distributed in southern parts of North America, Europe, parts of Northern Africa, the Middle East, Central Asia, India, China, and Southeast Asia,” the researchers wrote. In 2050, one-third of global river sub-basins are...
Delhi HC orders Delhi Government to provide Rs 50,000 ex-gratia compensation to families of COVID-19 victims
In a judgment, the apex court had made clear that irrespective of the cause of death mentioned in the death certificate, if a family member satisfies the requisite eligibility criteria, he or she shall also be entitled to the ex gratia payment of Rs 50,000 on...
Amid political uncertainty, Pak biz tycoons shift business to Dubai
The political and economic uncertainties along with the deteriorating law and order situation frightened the business community who regularly pay ‘extortion money’ to one or another group in Karachi, Dawn reported Karachi: During the past 20 months, Pakistani...
Maruti Suzuki may see some increase in costs due to Red Sea crisis
Similarly, the situation in the Red Sea is creating supply chain issues for German luxury carmaker Audi, impacting car deliveries to customers in India in the first quarter but recovery is expected in the coming months, according to a senior company official. New...
India has nearly 97 crore voters now, says Poll body
The gender ratio has increased from 940 in 2023 to 948 in 2024, the poll panel said New Delhi: The Election Commission on Friday said nearly 97 crore Indians will be eligible to vote in this year's Lok Sabha elections. It also said over two crore young electors in age...