Rudraprayag, June 16 (IANS) A man fell into a deep gorge near the petrol pump in Uttarakhand's Rudraprayag on Tuesday, creating panic in the area, but was swiftly rescued by a team of the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), which rushed to the spot on getting the information.
New Delhi, June 15 (IANS) The Southwest monsoon has made significant progress, advancing into the remaining parts of Andhra Pradesh, West Bengal, and the west-central Bay of Bengal, along with additional areas of Telangana, Odisha, Jharkhand, and Bihar on Monday, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
Jamnagar, June 14 (IANS) In a special gesture to mark twelve years of the Narendra Modi government, the Jamnagar District Home Guards undertook a special initiative to boost environmental conservation efforts in the vicinity.
Islamabad, June 14 (IANS) The floods that occurred in recent years, rising temperatures, deteriorating drought conditions and increasing water stress in Pakistan have repeatedly showcased the institutional failures that leave vulnerable communities trapped in cycles of destruction and recovery, a report has said.
New Delhi, June 14 (IANS) India will host the Global Wind Day 2026 Conference on Monday, in Goa, under the theme "Wind Energy: From Ambition to Acceleration" as India's vast wind resource base provides a strong foundation for achieving 100 GW wind capacity by 2030 and 156 GW by 2036, according to an official statement issued on Sunday.
New Delhi, June 14 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Sunday led the ‘Maa Yamuna Riverbank Cleanliness Drive’ at Yamuna Ghat, as the government and BJP workers carried out a large-scale cleanliness campaign across multiple ghats along the Yamuna River.
London, June 14 (IANS) Philosopher and author Acharya Prashant addressed a special gathering at the House of Lords in the British Parliament on June 12. Speaking as the Chief Guest on the theme "Indian Roots, Global Wings", he presented the message of Indian philosophy and Vedanta in a global context.
New Delhi, June 10 (IANS) Union Minister for Communications and Development of North Eastern Region Jyotiraditya Scindia and Union Minister for Civil Aviation Ram Mohan Naidu arrived at the Cabinet meeting in a single vehicle on Tuesday in a notable gesture towards resource conservation.
New Delhi, June 9 (IANS) As the world economies begin to diversify in the challenging environment as part of their China+1 strategy, India, which has seen an average GDP growth between six and six-and-a-half per cent in the last 12 years, is cushioning itself by signing several trade deals with advanced economies, HSBC's Chief India Economist Pranjul Bhandari said on Tuesday.
Islamabad, June 7 (IANS) The latest spell of storms in Pakistan, despite being predicted in advance have once again exposed the gap between preparedness and response. The recurrence of disruption under predictable conditions showcases a cycle that will continue to occur without meaningful intervention, a report has stated.
