Top Delhi official expresses concern over wanton encroachment on forests under guise of ‘religious structures’

Expressing deep concern over uncontrolled encroachment of forests and unauthorized constructions, including those in the guise of religious structures, the Delhi High Court emphasized that green cover is the “lungs of Delhi” to fight pollution and safeguard public health. Acting Chief Justice Manmohan and Justice Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora underscored the urgent need to restore … Read more

New COP29 president-elect expresses commitment to strengthening climate finance in developing countries

The next UN climate summit, hosted by Azerbaijan this year, is committed to strengthening climate finance for developing countries, newly appointed COP29 president-elect Mukhtar Babayev said. He was speaking at the 23rd World Sustainable Development Summit (WSDS), which kicked off on Wednesday at the Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), Delhi. Babayev, the Azerbaijani government’s Minister … Read more

Revanth Reddy expresses concern over US student attack in Hyderabad, promises helpdesk

Last updated: February 7, 2024 18:40 US Standard Time Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy on Wednesday expressed concern over the attack on an Indian IT student from Hyderabad, US, saying the government will set up dedicated services for all young people living there and from other countries desk to ensure all their needs are met. … Read more

‘Media should be Modi’s partner in Viksit Bharat mission’: Anurag Thakur expresses concern over fake news, anti-India bias

Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur, while addressing the Storyboard18 DNPA conclave and awards ceremony 2024 on Tuesday, urged Indian media to become Narendra Modi by 2047 Modi’s Viksit Bharat mission. He also urged media entities to engage in “reflection and introspection to protect themselves from the dangers of infodemics”. Thakur added that fake news … Read more

Biden expresses ‘concern’ over King Charles’ cancer diagnosis

Biden expresses ‘concern’ for King Charles after cancer diagnosis Washington: US President Joe Biden said on Monday that he was “concerned” about King Charles III, telling the media that he “just heard” that the British monarch had been diagnosed with cancer. Former President Donald Trump, who is likely to be the Republican candidate for the … Read more

‘My life is for my country’: Advani expresses gratitude as he accepts Bharat Ratna

Veteran BJP leader LK Advani accepted the honor of ‘Bharat Ratna’ and said the motto – “This life is not mine. My life is for my country” – was his life’s inspiration. “It is with great humility and gratitude that I accept the ‘Bharat Ratna’ conferred on me today,” the 96-year-old co-founder of the BJP … Read more

Captured wild elephant dies in Bandipur; Kerala minister expresses shock

Last updated: February 3, 2024 13:04 UTC The wild elephant, which was captured on February 2 during an hour-long mission in Wayanad and transported to Karnataka, has died, Kerala Forest Minister AK Saseendran said on Saturday. The minister called it “extremely painful” and said news of the animal’s death came as a shock to everyone. … Read more