India needs to expand its climate policy toolkit to include robust adaptation strategies. For this to work multiple policy actions will have to be taken simultaneously.
As frantic rescue operations continue in the tunnel, where 40 workers are still trapped, it’s time to heed environmental and safety warnings about the Char Dham project.
UP to Kerala—National Centre for Seismology's microzonation will detect every tremor & shakes. India's border regions are in the risky earthquake-prone area.
The report said main causes of damage to buildings in Joshimath include use of weak materials, insufficient reinforcement, structural flaws, and buildings location on steep slopes.
No specific natural disaster policy is sold in India. It is part of regular fire insurance that covers damage to the property from flooding, cyclone, etc.
According to Indian Space Research Organisation report, Joshimath experienced a subsidence of around 5 centimeters in just 12 days, between 27 December 2022 and 8 January 2023.
Japan’s technological sophistication align with India’s growing blue-water reach and central geographic position. Together, they can act as a counterweight to the Chinese navy.
November exports to the US saw 10% growth from the previous month. Overall, in the first 8 months this fiscal, the merchandise exports to the US touched has touched $59bn.
Of the total package, $649 million will be utilised for additional hardware, software, and support services, and the remaining for Major Defence Equipment (MDE).
Don’t blame misfortune. This is colossal incompetence and insensitivity. So bad, heads would have rolled even in the old PSU-era Indian Airlines and Air India.
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