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11% of tehsils saw drop in rainfall in past decade — study shows how monsoon patterns are shifting

On reverse side, 31 percent of tehsils saw increase of four or more days of heavy rainfall per year over last decade, according to Council on Energy, Environment, and Water.

Climate science advisers tell EU to phase out fossil fuels

By Kate Abnett BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The European Union will need to revamp its policies to deliver a fossil fuel phase-out if the bloc is to achieve its ambitious climate targets, official advisers

Snow, chilly winds in Vancouver shut schools, hinder air traffic

By Chris Helgren VANCOUVER (Reuters) - Schools remained shut and flights were impacted in Vancouver on Wednesday as weather forecasters warned of heavy snowfall and frigid winds sweeping across the

US Supreme Court appears split over US agency powers in fishing dispute

By John Kruzel and Andrew Chung WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday appeared divided over a bid to further limit the regulatory powers of federal agencies in a dispute involving

IMF chief urges countries to shift fossil fuel subsidies to fight climate change

By David Lawder (Reuters) -International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said on Wednesday that countries need to shift some $7 trillion in direct and indirect annual subsidies

Supreme Court hears arguments over US agency powers in fishing dispute

By John Kruzel and Andrew Chung WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The U.S. Supreme Court began hearing arguments on Wednesday in a dispute involving a government-run program to monitor for overfishing of herring

IMF chief says countries should shift fossil fuel subsidies to fight climate change

(Reuters) - International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said on Wednesday that countries need to shift some $7 trillion in direct and indirect annual subsidies for fossil fuels

Magnitude 5.6 earthquake strikes Mindanao, Philippines -GFZ

(Reuters) - A magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck Mindanao, Philippines, on Wednesday, the German Research Centre for Geosciences said. The quake was at a depth of 10 km (6.21 miles), GFZ said. (Reporting

Winter weather snarls air, train travel across Europe

FRANKFURT/ OSLO (Reuters) -Freezing rain in central and southern Germany grounded hundreds of flights and restricted train traffic on Wednesday, while heavy snowfall in Norway's capital lead to the

Oslo airport closed due to heavy snowfall

OSLO (Reuters) - Oslo's main airport closed for safety reasons on Wednesday due to heavy snowfall in Norway's capital region and many train services and other public transport also faced severe delays

On Camera

China activates ‘freedom in Tibet’ propaganda triggered by US-Dalai Lama meet in Dharamshala

India has avoided using the so-called Tibet card in the past but even this issue isn't off the table now as New Delhi works with the US to address the China factor.

Noida International Airport, Delhi NCR’s 2nd, delayed. To begin operations by April 2025

According to a statement by the airport, commercial operations likely to begin next year 'in view of the current construction status'. It was supposed to commence operations by 2024 end.

India’s 15-yr quest for anti-tank missile: Israeli Spike, DRDO option, back to US for Javelin talks

Recent high-profile visit was of US National Security Adviser this month during which a number of key issues, including military cooperation, was discussed by both sides.

Modi’s new universe: the normal irritants of democracy & awkward chai with Rahul Gandhi

Changed reality for Modi govt in its 3rd innings is by no means rise of a new phenomenon. It's a return to old normal where even majorities had to routinely wrestle with storied million mutinies.