India's 2030 stronger climate targets set momentum
By Vishal Gulati
New Delhi, Sep 26 (IANS) With only weeks from the most important UN climate event or COP27 happening in Egypt's coastal city of Sharm El-Sheikh amid a growing realisation that the impact of climate change is here and the world needs to come together to act now, IANS takes a look about how India's updated climate plan, comprising 45 per cent reduction in emissions intensity by 2030, adds to set a good momentum.
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International Crime/Disaster/ 10:58 AMSuper typhoon Noru slams Philippines, kills 5 (Ld)
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National Wildlife 09:48 AMPartly cloudy sky, light rain likely in J&K: MeT
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Tropical storm Ian to become major hurricane: US forecaster
Washington, Sep 26 (IANS) Tropical storm Ian is expected to be a major hurricane in the eastern Gulf of Mexico during the middle of this week, the US National Hurricane Center (NHC) said in its latest update.
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4 dead as super typhoon Noru hits Philippines
Manila, Sep 26 (IANS) At least four people were killed and one other person remained unaccounted for after super typhoon Noru hit the Philippines, authorities said on Monday.
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Kaziranga 'evening safari': Activists slams Assam CM, Sadhguru for breaking law
Guwahati, Sep 25 (IANS) Environment and animal rights activists on Sunday alleged that Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, state Tourism Minister Jayanata Malla Baruah, and spiritual guru Jaggi Vasudev aka Sadhguru violated the Wildlife (Protection) Act by driving a safari vehicle inside the Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve beyond the scheduled time.
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IMD predicts light rain, thunderstorms in Chennai & surrounding districts
Chennai, Sep 25 (IANS) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted light rain and thunderstorms in Chennai and surrounding areas in the coming days.
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Light to moderate rain likely in J&K
Srinagar, Sep 25 (IANS) Light to moderate rain was expected in Jammu and Kashmir during the next 24 hours, the Meteorological (MeT) office said on Sunday.
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Centre to launch Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan ranking of cities
New Delhi, Sep 24 (IANS) With a view to reduce the level of air pollution in cities, the Central government will launch Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan that promotes ranking of 131 cities in the country for implementing City Action Plans prepared as part of National Clean Air Programme (NCAP).
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Rain drenches Delhi for third day, traffic hit across city
New Delhi, Sep 24 (IANS) The national capital continued to witness light to moderate rain for the third straight day on Saturday, putting the commuters in a tight spot as they faced heavy traffic jam on several roads.
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Timber smuggler killed by tree he was felling in J&K's Budgam
Srinagar, Sep 24 (IANS) A timber smuggler died on Saturday while illegally felling a tree in Jammu & Kashmir's Budgam district.
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2 killed as typhoon Talas batters Japan
Tokyo, Sep 24 (IANS) Two people were killed and tens of thousands of households left without power after typhoon Talas lashed Japan's Shizuoka prefecture with heavy rain on Saturday.
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Shooting stones disrupt traffic on Jammu-Srinagar National Highway
Srinagar, Sep 24 (IANS) Vehicluar traffic has been disrupted on the Jammu Srinagar National highway at Ramban due to shooting stones, officials said on Saturday.
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Gurugram: Underpasses, subways closed for NMT amid heavy downpour
Gurugram, Sep 24 (IANS) Incessant rain continued to lash Gurugram for the third day on Saturday leading to severe waterlogging and disrupting traffic in several areas.
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Partly cloudy sky, light rain likely in J&K
Srinagar, Sep 24 (IANS) The Meteorological (MeT) department on Saturday forecast partly cloudy sky with light rain in Jammu and Kashmir during the next 24 hours.
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Kaziranga National Park likely to open by October 15
Guwahati, Sep 23 (IANS) Assam's Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve (KNPTR) is likely to reopen for tourists after October 15, officials said.
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India among 23 nations to deliver 221 clean energy projects
Pittsburgh, Sep 23 (IANS) Twenty-three national governments, including India and the UK, and the EU, collaborating through Mission Innovation (MI), on Friday announced that they will coordinate to deliver 221 demonstration projects globally in this decade to accelerate clean energy technologies in the hardest to abate sectors.
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PM advises E&F ministry to set parameters for clearing projects
Narmada (South Gujarat), Sep 23 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday advised Environment and Forest departments to set parameters to give early clearances to environment and forest-related projects.
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Liz Hurley 'always' goes for a mammogram around her birthday
Los Angeles, Sep 23 (IANS) Actress Elizabeth Hurley 'always' schedules a mammogram around her birthday as she continues to urge women to get themselves checked for breast cancer.
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Australia's east coast sees flash floods, rescue ops underway
Sydney, Sep 23 (IANS) Australian states of Queensland and New South Wales (NSW) have witnessed flash floods with severe weather warnings issued, with emergency services conducting multiple rescues.
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Never underestimate the power of your intuition, says actress Sadaa
Chennai, Sep 23 (IANS) Well-known actress Sadaa, who has now taken to wildlife photography in a big way, has told her followers on Instagram to never underestimate the power of intuition.
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New Zealand funds projects to cut plastic waste
Wellington, Sep 23 (IANS) The New Zealand government on Friday announced funding for projects that will cut plastic waste and reduce its impact on the environment.
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Focus on achieving net-zero target for 2070, PM Modi tells states
New Delhi, Sep 23 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that the focus of the country is on green growth and green jobs.
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District Magistrate's office in Noida's Surajpur waterlogged
Greater Noida, Sep 23 (IANS) District Magistrate's office in Noida's Surajpur has got waterlogged due to rainfall lashing the National Capital Region since past two days.
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Light rain to occur over Delhi-NCR during next 2 hours: IMD
New Delhi, Sep 23 (IANS) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Friday said that the Delhi-NCR and adjoining area will receive light rain or drizzle during the next two hours till 3 p.m.
