NEW DELHI: The rise in global average temperature beyond the Paris Agreement’s 1.5°C threshold by 2024 signals a “very grave danger,” but does not signify the end of the global climate accord, according to Celeste Saulo, secretary-general of the World Meteorological...

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NEW DELHI: Highlighting the rapid growth of India’s private space sector, three indigenous startups—Bengaluru-based Digantara and Pixxel, along with Hyderabad-based XDLINX Spacelabs—are set to launch satellites aboard SpaceX’s Transporter-12 mission. The launch...

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The Standing Committee of the National Board for Wildlife (NBWL) has postponed a proposal to use 134.1 hectares of land for the construction of a 4/6-lane highway on the Palakkad-Kozhikode stretch (NH-966) under the Bharatmala Pariyojana project. The deferment is due...

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A breakthrough in negotiations has led to a truce deal draft being presented to Israel and Hamas, with reports suggesting Hamas may release 33 hostages in the first phase. The deal, mediated by Qatar in Doha, involves senior officials from Israel, including Mossad and...

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THRISSUR: A 31-year-old man from Thrissur, Kerala, who was allegedly forced to fight for Russia in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, is believed to have been killed in action. The family of Binil Babu, a native of Kuttanellur, received the information via a verbal...

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MUMBAI: The competition for deposits among banks shows no signs of slowing as liquidity shortages persist in the banking system. Leading banks are introducing special tenures, benefits for senior citizens, and bulk deposit schemes to attract depositors. The latest...

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