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Environmental Impact of ISS Deorbit in 2031 Raises Concerns on Oceans and Atmosphere
The International Space Station (ISS) is set for a controlled deorbit in 2031, with plans to disintegrate over the South Pacific's remote Point Nemo. While NASA’s approach aims to reduce risks, concerns have been raised about the environmental impacts. Researchers highlight potential effects on Earth’s upper atmosphere, which remain poorly unde...
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The 10 Major South Indian Cities Violating WHO's Air Quality Guidelines
The latest report by Greenpeace India, analyzing the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB)'s data from ten major cities of South India revealed average pollution levels in the cities far exceed the latest World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines.
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Modi Government Trying To Silence Critics Through Raids, Says Amnesty
After Greenpeace, it was Amnesty International's turn to face Enforcement Directorate (ED) raids on Thursday for allegedly accepting foreign funding through illegal means. The human rights watchdog was quick to identify a link between the two crackdowns and the government's "attempts to silence critics".
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Amnesty International Bengaluru Office Raided By Enforcement Directorate
The Amnesty International's office in Bengaluru is being raided by the Enforcement Directorate.
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Home Ministry Hacked To Renew NGO Licenses? No, Finds Probe
Home Ministry computer systems weren't hacked to incorrectly renew foreign funding licenses of 16 non-governmental organisations or NGOs, government sources told NDTV today. An internal probe had been ordered earlier this month after the Ministry found licenses for the NGOs under the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act or FCRA, which allowed them t...
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Greenpeace Sought US Help Over India's Funding Rules On NGOs: WikiLeaks
Environmental groups like Greenpeace and other international NGOs working in India had sought US government intervention after their funding came under increased scrutiny of the government, according to emails released by the WikiLeaks.
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India's Nuclear Disaster Emergency Plans 'Outdated': Greenpeace
India's nuclear disaster emergency plans are "not in line with international standard" and some interventions set by Indian nuclear regulator in case of an emergency provide "inadequate" protection against possible radiation leak, Greenpeace India claimed today.
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Climate Talks Shift from Binding Targets to 'Name and Shame'
It's clear at this point that even if the international climate accord being negotiated in suburban Paris becomes legally binding, it won't include punitive measures like trade sanctions or embargoes on straggler countries that fail to meet their commitments.
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India Orders Greenpeace to Shut Down Over Fraud
India has cancelled Greenpeace International's license to operate and gave the group 30 days to close down, citing financial fraud and falsification of data, the environment watchdog said on Friday.
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2 Greenpeace India Executives Resign Following Internal Review
A top executive of Greenpeace India has resigned following an internal review by the NGO of its handling of two prior sexual harassment cases.
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Greenpeace India Apologises for Sexual Assault on Staff, Says Action Taken
Greenpeace India has apologized unconditionally for mishandling in cases of alleged rape and sexual harassment of its staffers. The organisation also said that its delay in response was probed by the Greenpeace International, its global head office based in Amsterdam.
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Opinion: Be Warned. Today Greenpeace, Tomorrow You
Thwarted in his efforts to undermine the basic functioning of our democracy in the political and administrative sphere, Modi is now probing the Achilles heel of our democracy
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US Ambassador Richard Verma Meets Speaker Sumitra Mahajan Amid Row Over NGO Remarks
US ambassador to India Richard Verma met Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan at Parliament House this morning, even as his comments on the Centre imposing restrictions on international agencies like Greenpeace and the Ford Foundation drew fire from political parties.
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Ford Foundation Put on Government Watch List, Can't Route Funds Without Permission
The government has added a prominent international charity, the Ford Foundation, to a list of groups that cannot fund Indian organisations without permission.
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Ford Foundation Statement on Government's Decision to Put it Under Watch List
International funding organisation - the Ford Foundation - today issued a statement on the Home Ministry's decision to put it on the watch list in which it said that the organisation is confident in its work and compliance with the law.
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Environmental Impact of ISS Deorbit in 2031 Raises Concerns on Oceans and Atmosphere
The International Space Station (ISS) is set for a controlled deorbit in 2031, with plans to disintegrate over the South Pacific's remote Point Nemo. While NASA’s approach aims to reduce risks, concerns have been raised about the environmental impacts. Researchers highlight potential effects on Earth’s upper atmosphere, which remain poorly unde...
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The 10 Major South Indian Cities Violating WHO's Air Quality Guidelines
The latest report by Greenpeace India, analyzing the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB)'s data from ten major cities of South India revealed average pollution levels in the cities far exceed the latest World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines.
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Modi Government Trying To Silence Critics Through Raids, Says Amnesty
After Greenpeace, it was Amnesty International's turn to face Enforcement Directorate (ED) raids on Thursday for allegedly accepting foreign funding through illegal means. The human rights watchdog was quick to identify a link between the two crackdowns and the government's "attempts to silence critics".
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Amnesty International Bengaluru Office Raided By Enforcement Directorate
The Amnesty International's office in Bengaluru is being raided by the Enforcement Directorate.
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Home Ministry Hacked To Renew NGO Licenses? No, Finds Probe
Home Ministry computer systems weren't hacked to incorrectly renew foreign funding licenses of 16 non-governmental organisations or NGOs, government sources told NDTV today. An internal probe had been ordered earlier this month after the Ministry found licenses for the NGOs under the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act or FCRA, which allowed them t...
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Greenpeace Sought US Help Over India's Funding Rules On NGOs: WikiLeaks
Environmental groups like Greenpeace and other international NGOs working in India had sought US government intervention after their funding came under increased scrutiny of the government, according to emails released by the WikiLeaks.
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India's Nuclear Disaster Emergency Plans 'Outdated': Greenpeace
India's nuclear disaster emergency plans are "not in line with international standard" and some interventions set by Indian nuclear regulator in case of an emergency provide "inadequate" protection against possible radiation leak, Greenpeace India claimed today.
-
Climate Talks Shift from Binding Targets to 'Name and Shame'
It's clear at this point that even if the international climate accord being negotiated in suburban Paris becomes legally binding, it won't include punitive measures like trade sanctions or embargoes on straggler countries that fail to meet their commitments.
-
India Orders Greenpeace to Shut Down Over Fraud
India has cancelled Greenpeace International's license to operate and gave the group 30 days to close down, citing financial fraud and falsification of data, the environment watchdog said on Friday.
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2 Greenpeace India Executives Resign Following Internal Review
A top executive of Greenpeace India has resigned following an internal review by the NGO of its handling of two prior sexual harassment cases.
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Greenpeace India Apologises for Sexual Assault on Staff, Says Action Taken
Greenpeace India has apologized unconditionally for mishandling in cases of alleged rape and sexual harassment of its staffers. The organisation also said that its delay in response was probed by the Greenpeace International, its global head office based in Amsterdam.
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Opinion: Be Warned. Today Greenpeace, Tomorrow You
Thwarted in his efforts to undermine the basic functioning of our democracy in the political and administrative sphere, Modi is now probing the Achilles heel of our democracy
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US Ambassador Richard Verma Meets Speaker Sumitra Mahajan Amid Row Over NGO Remarks
US ambassador to India Richard Verma met Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan at Parliament House this morning, even as his comments on the Centre imposing restrictions on international agencies like Greenpeace and the Ford Foundation drew fire from political parties.
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Ford Foundation Put on Government Watch List, Can't Route Funds Without Permission
The government has added a prominent international charity, the Ford Foundation, to a list of groups that cannot fund Indian organisations without permission.
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Ford Foundation Statement on Government's Decision to Put it Under Watch List
International funding organisation - the Ford Foundation - today issued a statement on the Home Ministry's decision to put it on the watch list in which it said that the organisation is confident in its work and compliance with the law.
