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How IMD became global weather leader in 150 years

From a few rain gauges in 1875 to rivalling the world's best weather agencies, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has weathered its way to becoming a global leader in forecasting. IMAGE:......

China to build world's largest dam near India border

China has approved the construction of the world's largest dam, stated to be the planet's biggest infra project costing $137 billion, on the Brahmaputra River in Tibet close to the Indian border,......

Rijiju shunted out of law ministry, given earth sciences

In a sudden development, Kiren Rijiju was removed as Union law minister on Thursday after less than a two-year stint that was marked by frequent run-ins with the judiciary. He was replaced by Arjun......

Mission Mausam: Know everything about Rs 2000 crore project

As weather patterns grow more unpredictable due to climate crisis, India is taking a giant leap with "Mission Mausam" to improve weather understanding and forecasting through expanded observation......

Cyclone Remal brewing in Bengal, to hit by May 26

A low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal will intensify and reach Bangladesh and adjoining West Bengal coasts as a severe cyclonic storm by Sunday evening, the IMD said on Thursday. IMAGE: The......

India set to launch first-ever offshore mineral auction in Q1 FY24

In a step towards diversifying its resource base and securing green energy minerals, India is poised to launch its first-ever offshore mineral auction in the first quarter of 2024, announced Union......

Mining majors give a miss to country's maiden critical minerals auction

The maiden, critical mineral auction in India has failed to enthuse the mining industry, with the first tranche achieving less than a 50 per cent success rate and the auction of several mines was......

Break in rains a threat to kharif yield, rabi sowing

A prolonged break in monsoon rains in most parts of the country is threatening to hit the yield of kharif crops. Photograph: Ajay Verma/Reuters It could even delay the upcoming rabi sowing. Major......

Govt holds meetings to prepare for adverse monsoon, works on action plans

With different agencies showing divergent predictions regarding the southwest monsoon, the central government and states are gearing up to face adversity with various line ministries reportedly......

RBI stresses on need to mainstream green finance

There is a need to mainstream green finance and devise ways for incorporating environment impact into commercial lending decisions, RBI Deputy Governor M Rajeshwar Rao has said. Addressing climate......

Too late to cancel Delhi T20 match, says Ganguly

'It's too late to do anything, because a lot of preparations go into matches like tickets, crowds everything.' IMAGE: The Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi. Photograph: BCCI Sunday's opening T20......

Delhi CM hopes pollution won't affect India-B'desh T20

'I hope that pollution will not come in the way of cricket. To reduce pollution, we are also implementing the odd-even scheme from November 4.' IMAGE: A man wearing a mask runs past the India Gate......

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