TV news channels assured viewers that once the cloud-seeding was completed, rain could be expected anytime. 'Jab chaho, baarish kar lo,' claimed Times Now Navbharat.
Moisture content remained low at 10-15%, which is not ideal for cloud seeding, but this situation is suitable for judging effectiveness in low-moisture conditions, says IIT Kanpur.
Delhi government & IIT Kanpur plan to hold 9-10 more cloud seeding trials in coming days in bid to combat air pollution, but experts say weather conditions are not favourable.
To test efficacy of cloud seeding in curbing air pollution, BJP-led Delhi govt plans five trials beginning later this month in city's outskirts. IIT Kanpur will oversee implementation.
Delhi’s environment minister Gopal Rai said Tuesday govt is in talks for work-from-home options if pollution levels in Delhi continue to remain in severe-plus zone—above 450—in coming days.
Despite growing passenger volume, 11 out of 14 carriers reported losses in 2023-24. IndiGo recorded profit of Rs 8,167 crore, which reduced to Rs 7.253 crore in 2024-25.
Dubai airshow crash & pilot death have rekindled concerns over pilot safety, and need for smarter automated systems that can step in when G-forces, temporary loss of consciousness hit the pilot.
None of Pakistan’s PMs has lasted 5 years. That the current PM has given Asim Munir 5 years shows that of all military dictatorships history has seen, Pakistan’s is most creative.
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