The city also recorded its first spell of fog Monday. Visibility as low as 50 metres early in the morning disrupted dozens of flights across the region.
One after another, the barely 20 protestors present spoke about unchecked development, the reckless exploitation of natural resources, and the greed of industrialists that capitalism inevitably fuels.
According to Commission for Air Quality Management, 2024 saw a record 209 days with AQI below 200, even though the index slipped to dangerously high levels in some months.
Global media highlights the serious implications of US charges against Adani for India's business reputation. It also notes the distinct phenomenon of 'resort politics' in the country.
National Medical Commission had dropped respiratory medicine to 'ease workload of MBBS students', but doctors say India needs more physicians trained to handle rise in respiratory diseases.
In Episode 1554 of #CutTheClutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta explains the science behind the hazardous air quality and why pollution is a year-round challenge.
Country's used lithium-ion battery problem is also set to grow sharply in next decade. India 3rd largest e-waste producer with 7% global share but currently recycles only about 10% of it.
Shield AI will provide V-BAT vertical takeoff & landing drones along with licences for software, which will be integrated into aircraft and made available to select Indian partners.
No nation other than China can negotiate one-on-one with Trump on an equal footing. That’s why the middle powers who so far formed the core of multilateral bodies now feel orphaned.
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