2024 Lok Sabha Elections

Earth faces radio blackout amid Solar storm; another expected tomorrow

NEW DELHI: On Monday, a radio blackout occurred over the Pacific Ocean following a solar storm’s impact on Earth. ‘Earth.com’ reported that the blackouts were identified around 4:20 pm EST (2:50 am IST) along the western US and South American coasts, lasting only a brief period of a few seconds. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric […]

ISRO aims to launch 50 satellites in the next five years: S Somanath

Somanath stressed the importance of bolstering the nation's ability to monitor and respond to threats effectively.

AQI reaches ‘severe’ levels, Delhi enforces GRAP-III

NEW DELHI: The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has reinforced the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) III in Delhi as the Air Quality Index (AQI) reached the ‘severe’ category on Saturday. According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the AQI surged to 447, prompting the CAQM to take immediate measures. Environment Minister, Gopal […]

RGCB opens BSL-3 labs to promote research on life-threatening diseases

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: A state-of-the-art bio-safety level-3 (BSL-3) laboratory under the Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology (RGCB) has begun functioning, bringing in a new-age facility for research on viruses with high potential for life-threatening diseases. This is a dedicated modular-type BSL-3 laboratory which was commissioned, after National Institute of Animal Biotechnology (Hyderabad), the Indian Institute of Science […]

Is it essential for global leaders to fly in private jets for climate summits?

NEW DELHI: As world leaders conclude their discussions in Dubai on December 12, at COP28, the carbon-intensive journey to this global climate summit raises critical questions about the environmental impact of their travel choices. The conspicuous use of private jets, emblematic of a growing trend, demands a reconsideration of the means by which our leaders […]