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Modi govt is pushing gene editing frontier. Winning against internal critics

After releasing two gene-edited rice varieties in May this year, scientists are now focusing on developing GE varieties of other crops with enhanced desirable characteristics.

As volcanic ash enters Delhi, AQI records at 384, remains in ‘very poor’ category

A thick layer of smog enveloped the capital Friday morning, with many areas across the city recording a 'severe' AQI reading.

IMD issues ‘orange alert’ as cyclone Ditwah nears TN, Puducherry

The IMD said the storm, with strong winds and the potential for hefty rainfall, is expected to reach the southwest coasts of the Bay of Bengal by early morning on 30 November.

Delhi AQI stays in ‘very poor’ category, experts say volcanic ash effect not yet visible

The ash clouds from Ethiopia's Hayli Gubbi volcano reaching India, environmentalist Vimlendu Jha said that the ash clouds will not 'immediately impact' Delhi's AQI.

How an ash cloud produced by a volcanic eruption in Ethiopia reached India

The Hayli Gubbi volcano erupted for the first time in about 10,000 yrs Sunday. Experts say ash may affect air traffic due to reduced visibility, but won't have major impact on air quality.

Delhi air remains ‘very poor’ with AQI at 363, capital wakes up to thick blanket of smog

Visuals from AIIMS and Safdarjung Hospital showed reduced visibility due to the smog despite the GRAP-III in effect across Delhi, according to the pollution board.

Delhi covered in smog as AQI stands at 396

The air quality is expected to remain in the 'very poor' category from November 23 to November 26, according to the Air Quality Early Warning System (EWS) forecast.

15 arrested for ‘using chilli spray’ on police during anti-pollution protest at India Gate

New Delhi DCP Devesh Kumar Mahla stated that the protest was held at the C hexagon on India Gate, obstructing official work and blocking the road.

‘Our land is not for sale.’ Indigenous peoples finally have a voice at COP30

Indigenous lands deliver the world’s most effective responses to the climate crisis, from curbing deforestation to storing carbon. Yet they remain without formal recognition.

Belém COP30 ends with a flutter as climate finance plan sidesteps fossil fuel truth

India reaffirms support to COP30 declaration, says any attempt to reopen issues that have already been gavelled would set 'a dangerous precedent'. 

On Camera

Colonel Sonam Wangchuk, MVC—a quiet warrior, a gentle soul, the Lion of Ladakh

Beneath the uniform and the gallantry award was a man of rare humility. There was no trace of bravado in Colonel Sonam Wangchuk, no attempt to wear his achievements on his sleeve.

India bond yields rise as RBI moves to drain liquidity, lift overnight rates

New Delhi: India’s sovereign bond yields rose after the central bank announced its first step this year to drain cash from the banking system,...

Army promotes Col Purohit, acquitted in 2008 Malegaon blast case, to Brigadier; to not retire yet

This means he will serve Indian Army for a minimum of another 2 years as Brigadier, unless he picks up the next rank of Major General.

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.