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Monday, August 11, 2025
TopicClimate chnage

Topic: Climate chnage

India among 13 ‘highest-emitters’, could face worst of global warming in future — climate risk report

Verisk Maplecroft's Climate Hazard Index also warns of increased heat frequency in these 13 countries. It adds that the 2 largest emitters, US & China, could escape worst of it.

Over 2,700 died in 2022 due to extreme weather conditions — IMD’s state-wise annual climate report

Uttar Pradesh saw greatest number of deaths, at 589. Report also highlights temperature rises in states, with Himachal Pradesh seeing increase of 1.5 degrees over 100 years.

Art tells stories of activism for generations. Climate gang defacing Van Gogh doesn’t get it

When you choose an object of both personal and public affection like art, you’re putting your activism into jeopardy.

It took us 30 years to realise oceans need crisis management. 16 rules could save it

16 Blue Partnership Principles by the Chinese delegation at this year's UN Ocean Conference pave the way for multilateral management of ocean health.

An ancient crop is helping Punjab farmers fight climate change. But sustainability is key

It is clear that Punjab must diversify away from rice and embrace alternate crops. And they're turning to a nutrient-rich 'superfood'.

Climate pledges by countries can’t just be empty words. Space AI will be watching them

From tracking tree cover to calculating carbon capture, AI technology will aid in verifying climate pledges from space.

Why we should not dismiss zero-emission climate targets by politicians as rhetoric

It’s only natural to be skeptical when a political leader stands up and makes a promise about a target that’s far off, hard to...

India criticises rich nations on broken climate promises

Other emerging nations have also joined the chorus of criticism on rich countries’ lack of progress on emission cuts and funding to adapt to the increased frequency of storms, droughts and floods.

On Camera

BJP vs BJP battle in Constitution Club is a glimpse of widening fault lines—Mumbai to Lucknow

Tuesday’s Constitution Club election is not the finale of the ‘Thakur-versus-the rest’ battle in the BJP. Wait for the caste census result to come ahead of the next Lok Sabha election.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

Legacy of Air Chief Marshal LM Katre, the man who flew Spitfires & ushered IAF into a modern era

ACM Katre was 2nd IAF chief to die in harness. It was at a memorial lecture in his honour where IAF chief AP Singh revealed that India shot down 6 Pakistani aircraft in Op Sindoor.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.