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Space Debris Accumulation in the Stratosphere Threatens Major Environmental Risks
The growing presence of satellite space junk, as more satellites enter Earth's orbit, has raised concerns about environmental impacts. Pollution from burnt-up satellites contributes to changes in atmospheric chemistry, with metals like aluminium potentially harming the ozone layer. Scientists warn that satellite re-entries are contributing to a ris...
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Delhi Environment Minister Calls Emergency Meeting Amid Rising Air Pollution
Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Thursday directed all concerned officials to take necessary action at 13 hotspots in the national capital in view of the rising pollution in Anand Vihar.
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India Hosts Mega Naval Exercise In Visakhapatnam, 50 Nations Participating
India kick-started a nine-day mega naval exercise in Visakhapatnam with the participation of around 50 navies that came amid the fractious geopolitical environment including growing global concerns over the deteriorating security situation in Red Sea
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Littering In Himachal Pradesh Tourist Spots Raises Environmental Concerns
"Let's all make a conscious effort to keep our natural surroundings clean and beautiful, especially when visiting such breathtaking places. Let's take care of the environment together," a social media user posted.
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Scientists Concerned About Humanity's Impact On Moon, Say It Has Entered A New Era
Moon has been impacted by human activity since 1959, when Soviet Union's unmanned spacecraft Luna 2 touched down on on its surface.
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India Concerned About Global Economic Outlook, Says Nirmala Sitharaman
India remains concerned about the global economic outlook and geopolitical environment, despite this year's projected growth rate of over six per cent for the country's economy, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has said.
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"Matter Of Concern": S Jaishankar On Indian Baby In Foster Care In Germany
India has concerns that she should be in her linguistic, religious, cultural, and social environment and it is her right, EAM Jaishankar said on Monday regarding the Indian baby who is in German custody.
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"Deeply Concerned About Security Of Chinese People," Xi Tells Pak PM
President Xi Jinping on Wednesday expressed "deep concern" over the security of Chinese nationals working in Pakistan on the CPEC projects and sought "reliable and safe environment" for them during his talks with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, who is
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Metaverse May Open Up New World of Cybercrime, Fears Interpol
Global police agency Interpol said it was preparing for the risk that online immersive environments — the "metaverse" — could create new kinds of cybercrime and allow existing crime to take place on a larger scale. Interpol's member countries have raised concerns about how to prepare for possible metaverse crime, Madan Oberoi, Interpol's execu...
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Satellite Pics: Ship Leaking Oil Off Gibraltar, Concerns Over Environment Damage
A bulk carrier that collided with an LNG tanker off Gibraltar started leaking fuel oil, authorities in the British overseas territory on the southern tip of the Iberian peninsula said on Wednesday.
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Developed Countries No Match To India: Minister Over Clean Energy Goals
Developed countries are no match to India in the speed at achieving their pledges for clean energy as it has concern for the environment and is working towards becoming self-reliant in the energy sector, Minister of Power RK Singh said.
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Facebook, Google, Other Top Tech Firms Warn Indian Cybersecurity Rules May Create an Environment of Fear
Facebook, Google and other companies who are part of the Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI) have expressed concerns that the Indian cybersecurity rules may create an "environment of fear rather than trust.”
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World Running Out Of Sand And UN Says It Is Pretty Concerning
The UN report, released last week, called for urgent action to avert a "sand crisis," including a ban on beach extraction.
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Nitin Gadkari Urges Advance Action Over EV Fire Incidents, Shares Concerns Over Rising Temperature on EV Batteries
The Centre for Fire Explosive and Environment Safety (CFEES) had been asked to probe the circumstances that led to the incident and also suggest remedial measures, according to the road transport ministry.
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Microplastics Found In Human Blood For First Time, Researchers Concerned
A study, led by senior scientist Dr Mahua Saha last year, indicated presence of microplastics in water, sediment and local animal and plant life from the estuary.
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Space Debris Accumulation in the Stratosphere Threatens Major Environmental Risks
The growing presence of satellite space junk, as more satellites enter Earth's orbit, has raised concerns about environmental impacts. Pollution from burnt-up satellites contributes to changes in atmospheric chemistry, with metals like aluminium potentially harming the ozone layer. Scientists warn that satellite re-entries are contributing to a ris...
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Delhi Environment Minister Calls Emergency Meeting Amid Rising Air Pollution
Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Thursday directed all concerned officials to take necessary action at 13 hotspots in the national capital in view of the rising pollution in Anand Vihar.
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India Hosts Mega Naval Exercise In Visakhapatnam, 50 Nations Participating
India kick-started a nine-day mega naval exercise in Visakhapatnam with the participation of around 50 navies that came amid the fractious geopolitical environment including growing global concerns over the deteriorating security situation in Red Sea
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Littering In Himachal Pradesh Tourist Spots Raises Environmental Concerns
"Let's all make a conscious effort to keep our natural surroundings clean and beautiful, especially when visiting such breathtaking places. Let's take care of the environment together," a social media user posted.
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Scientists Concerned About Humanity's Impact On Moon, Say It Has Entered A New Era
Moon has been impacted by human activity since 1959, when Soviet Union's unmanned spacecraft Luna 2 touched down on on its surface.
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India Concerned About Global Economic Outlook, Says Nirmala Sitharaman
India remains concerned about the global economic outlook and geopolitical environment, despite this year's projected growth rate of over six per cent for the country's economy, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has said.
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"Matter Of Concern": S Jaishankar On Indian Baby In Foster Care In Germany
India has concerns that she should be in her linguistic, religious, cultural, and social environment and it is her right, EAM Jaishankar said on Monday regarding the Indian baby who is in German custody.
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"Deeply Concerned About Security Of Chinese People," Xi Tells Pak PM
President Xi Jinping on Wednesday expressed "deep concern" over the security of Chinese nationals working in Pakistan on the CPEC projects and sought "reliable and safe environment" for them during his talks with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, who is
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Metaverse May Open Up New World of Cybercrime, Fears Interpol
Global police agency Interpol said it was preparing for the risk that online immersive environments — the "metaverse" — could create new kinds of cybercrime and allow existing crime to take place on a larger scale. Interpol's member countries have raised concerns about how to prepare for possible metaverse crime, Madan Oberoi, Interpol's execu...
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Satellite Pics: Ship Leaking Oil Off Gibraltar, Concerns Over Environment Damage
A bulk carrier that collided with an LNG tanker off Gibraltar started leaking fuel oil, authorities in the British overseas territory on the southern tip of the Iberian peninsula said on Wednesday.
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Developed Countries No Match To India: Minister Over Clean Energy Goals
Developed countries are no match to India in the speed at achieving their pledges for clean energy as it has concern for the environment and is working towards becoming self-reliant in the energy sector, Minister of Power RK Singh said.
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Facebook, Google, Other Top Tech Firms Warn Indian Cybersecurity Rules May Create an Environment of Fear
Facebook, Google and other companies who are part of the Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI) have expressed concerns that the Indian cybersecurity rules may create an "environment of fear rather than trust.”
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World Running Out Of Sand And UN Says It Is Pretty Concerning
The UN report, released last week, called for urgent action to avert a "sand crisis," including a ban on beach extraction.
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Nitin Gadkari Urges Advance Action Over EV Fire Incidents, Shares Concerns Over Rising Temperature on EV Batteries
The Centre for Fire Explosive and Environment Safety (CFEES) had been asked to probe the circumstances that led to the incident and also suggest remedial measures, according to the road transport ministry.
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Microplastics Found In Human Blood For First Time, Researchers Concerned
A study, led by senior scientist Dr Mahua Saha last year, indicated presence of microplastics in water, sediment and local animal and plant life from the estuary.
