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US hurricane center says 50% chance of cyclone near northwestern Bahamas

(Reuters) - An area of low pressure located northeast of the northwestern Bahamas has a 50% chance of becoming a cyclone in the next 48 hours, the U.S. National Hurricane Center (NHC) said on

Renewable energy to fall short of UN goal to triple by 2030, IEA says

By Nina Chestney LONDON (Reuters) - Renewable energy sources are set to meet nearly half of all electricity demand by the end of the decade, but to fall short of a U.N. goal to triple capacity to

US NHC says 30% chance of cyclone near northwestern Bahamas

(Reuters) - An area of low pressure located northeast of the northwestern Bahamas has 30% chance of becoming a cyclone in the next 48 hours, the U.S. National Hurricane Center (NHC) said on Tuesday. "

Florida gas stations run empty amid panic ahead of Hurricane Milton

By Shariq Khan NEW YORK (Reuters) -A growing number of gas stations were flashing empty signs on Tuesday as panic-buying gripped Florida, where residents are bracing for a monster hurricane to make

Leslie strengthens back into a hurricane, NHC says

(Reuters) - Leslie has regained its strength into a hurricane, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said on Tuesday. The hurricane was located about 1,490 miles (2400 km) west-northwest of the

Explainer-More eyes turn to FEMA as Hurricane Milton approaches

By Doina Chiacu (Reuters) - Hurricanes Milton and Helene are putting new pressure on the federal government's emergency response agency FEMA, which is already short of money, hit by a politics-fueled

Hurricane Milton prompts some energy companies to shut down Tampa operations

(Reuters) -Energy companies began shutting down their pipelines and fuel-delivery terminals in Tampa, Florida, on Tuesday ahead of Hurricane Milton's expected landfall on Wednesday. Kinder Morgan said

Hurricane Milton prompts energy companies to shut down Tampa operations

(Reuters) - Energy companies on Tuesday began shutting down their pipelines and fuel-delivery terminals in Tampa, Florida ahead of the forecast landfall of Hurricane Milton. Kinder Morgan said it has

Gas stations run empty as panic grips Florida ahead of Hurricane Milton

By Shariq Khan NEW YORK (Reuters) - A growing number of gasoline retailers were flashing empty signs on Tuesday as panic-buying took hold of Florida, where residents are bracing for a monster

Biden announces new rule to remove all US lead pipes in a decade

By Daphne Psaledakis and Jarrett Renshaw (Reuters) -The Biden administration finalized a landmark rule on Tuesday that would require water utilities to replace virtually every lead pipe in the country

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The math behind India’s elections—Why proximity matters

It is one of the most consistent findings in electoral politics: voters are more likely to support candidates who come from their local area.

US ends oil waivers but Russian crude flows to India ‘likely to remain steady’ amid Hormuz disruption

India will need to recalibrate crude sourcing strategy as US ends waivers for Russian & Iranian oil, energy experts say. But Russian crude will likely remain central to energy basket.

Why Siliguri Corridor is strategically important for India & how it is being secured | Cut The Clutter

This special edition of Cut The Clutter, straight from the Siliguri corridor, details the strategic importance of the narrow strip of land in West Bengal, and how it’s a vital link connecting the Northeast to the rest of India.

The world’s in a flux. India must reform, consolidate & build a strong economy

We now live in a world order that will keep shifting. India must use this window. This also means we remain disciplined enough not to be knee-jerked into reacting to what Pakistan sees as its moment in the sun.