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‘Prospective parents’ complain of delay in adoption process, ministry says looking into itSubscriber Only
October 30, 2021 03:35 IST
The group, which includes NRIs, had written to Minister Smriti Irani on October 7. On October 21, some met officials of CARA — nodal agency that facilitates adoptions in India — seeking a faster adoption process.
Sat, Oct 30, 2021
National Minorities commission issues notices to states for failing to provide compensation to anti-sikh riot victims even after 37 yearsSubscriber Only
October 29, 2021 23:18 IST
In August this year, the Ministry of Minority Affairs had informed Parliament that the Centre had made a provision of Rs 4.5 crore in the Union Budget for the enhanced compensation for 1984 anti-Sikh riots victims.
Sat, Oct 30, 2021
Feedback invited: Draft amendments to JJ rules empowers DMsSubscriber Only
October 29, 2021 03:15 IST
Functions of the court, including procedure for obtaining adoption order, have been transferred to DMs, and courts will no longer be involved in the process, under the draft amendments.
Fri, Oct 29, 2021
Report finds G20 countries and richest economies will be hit by climate impactsSubscriber Only
October 28, 2021 03:08 IST
In India, the report finds, declines in rice and wheat production could spark economic losses of up to 81 billion Euros and a loss of 15% of farmers’ incomes by 2050.
Thu, Oct 28, 2021
Explained: What is the climate vulnerability index released by CEEW?Subscriber Only
October 27, 2021 15:26 IST
According to Germanwatch’s 2020 findings, India is the seventh-most vulnerable country with respect to climate extremes.
Thu, Oct 28, 2021
New climate vulnerability index finds Assam and Andhra most at risk, Kerala leastSubscriber Only
October 26, 2021 13:17 IST
The first-of-its-kind report released Tuesday by the Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW) analysed 640 districts in India and found 463 are vulnerable to extreme floods, droughts and cyclones
Tue, Oct 26, 2021
India set to stick to its stand at COP26: Polluters should paySubscriber Only
October 23, 2021 02:22 IST
Among key issues at the summit will be climate fair share, climate ambition, climate finance, loss and damage leverage, and carbon markets.
Sat, Oct 23, 2021
Uttarakhand: ‘Changing monsoon pattern led to October rain’Subscriber Only
October 22, 2021 02:43 IST
IMD data also shows that Uttarakhand recorded an alarming 192.6 mm of rainfall in October, out of which 122.4 mm was recorded in the 24 hours that caused mass devastation.
Fri, Oct 22, 2021
In poll-bound UP, Vishwakarma Vatikas for EBC artisansSubscriber Only
October 15, 2021 03:05 IST
Minority Affairs Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi and Union Ministers Dharmendra Pradhan and Arjun Ram Meghwal will inaugurate the first such Vishwakarma Vatika and Hunar Haat in Rampur district – which has a population of over 50 percent Muslims – on October 16.
Fri, Oct 15, 2021
Rajnath hails Indira Gandhi: ‘Led country in times of war’Subscriber Only
October 14, 2021 15:27 IST
Rajnath Singh further announced that from next year, women shall be able to join the National Defence Academy, “India’s premier tri-service pre-commissioning training institute”.
Fri, Oct 15, 2021
Explained: Why govt proposes to redefine forests, and the concerns this raisesSubscriber Only
October 13, 2021 04:14 IST
Ministry officials have said the current definition of forests has locked land across the country; even private owners cannot utilise their own property for non-forestry purposes.
Fri, Oct 15, 2021
India needs 5,630 GW solar capacity by 2070 for net zero emissions: studySubscriber Only
October 13, 2021 02:51 IST
Consequently, the total corresponding land requirement for India’s power generation assets, especially solar, would be approximately 4.6 perecnt, says the report – titled ‘Implications of a Net-zero Target for India’s Sectoral Energy Transitions and Climate Policy’.
Wed, Oct 13, 2021
Heatwave occurrences increasing in India, occurring in new regions: studySubscriber Only
October 11, 2021 03:47 IST
Heatwaves are defined as prolonged episodes of extreme temperature over any region. Apart from temperature, humidity is an important parameter considered for declaring heat-related stress.
Mon, Oct 11, 2021
Govt proposes changes to Forest Conservation ActSubscriber Only
October 06, 2021 02:57 IST
The ministry sent all states a copy of the proposed amendments on October 2, seeking their objections and suggestions within 15 days. Sources said a draft proposal will be drawn and placed before Parliament once these suggestions have been taken into consideration.
Wed, Oct 06, 2021
Coming soon, a project to secure India’s elephant corridorsSubscriber Only
October 01, 2021 04:51 IST
The corridors could also be notified in order to give legal protection to the movement of elephants.
Fri, Oct 01, 2021
India, UK likely to announce ‘green grid’ at COP26 summitSubscriber Only
September 30, 2021 03:32 IST
Both countries have been working towards achieving this concept, and the joint venture will be signed by energy ministers of the two nations in the presence of the two Prime Ministers, according to sources.
Thu, Sep 30, 2021
Changes in Gujarat new political philosophy, says Bhupender YadavSubscriber Only
September 28, 2021 04:12 IST
As a fresh set of leaders takes over the government, seniors would work for the party ahead of the Gujarat Assembly elections due late next year, Yadav said, calling it a “new political philosophy” that sets a model for other parties and strengthens democracy.
Tue, Sep 28, 2021
Marriages Bill gives legitimacy to child marriages, NCPCR tells RajasthanSubscriber Only
September 26, 2021 02:10 IST
NCPCR Chairperson Priyank Kanoongo Saturday wrote to Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, pointing out that the provisions of the Bill may have a serious impact on the “physical, psychological, social and education of minors in the state”.
Sun, Sep 26, 2021
Dream chasers: Bihar’s Shubham Kumar tops UPSC exam, Bhopal’s Jagrati secondSubscriber Only
September 25, 2021 03:54 IST
The list of top-20 rank holders in this year’s UPSC Civil Services Examination, touted as the toughest exam in the country, is a varied mix.
Sat, Sep 25, 2021
Explained: Why has peace process for Naga Accord been stuck, what is the way forward?Subscriber Only
September 25, 2021 03:22 IST
Sources in the security establishment say the enthusiasm with which the framework agreement was announced led to unreasonable expectations of an imminent Accord.
Wed, Oct 13, 2021
Air quality: New WHO norms, now almost entire India pollutedSubscriber Only
September 23, 2021 04:30 IST
While a PM2.5 concentration of 25 micrograms per cubic metre in a 24-hour period was considered safe earlier, the WHO has now said that a concentration of over 15 micrograms is not safe.
Thu, Sep 23, 2021
Disrupting parliamentary proceedings is contempt of House, can’t be privilege: Venkaiah NaiduSubscriber Only
September 18, 2021 20:36 IST
This is the first time that a presiding officer of any legislature in the country has taken a public position on the issue of disruptions in the Parliament.
Sun, Sep 19, 2021
WCD Ministry to bring rules to ease inter-country adoptionSubscriber Only
September 15, 2021 03:38 IST
Currently, families have to approach the courts for the no-objection certificates.
Wed, Sep 15, 2021
Expect India to announce more goals ahead of COP26: John KerrySubscriber Only
September 15, 2021 02:20 IST
“I’m confident that India is going to announce one thing or another going into COP, as will many other nations we haven’t heard from yet. So, I anticipate increases of ambition from a lot of different places,’’ he said.
Wed, Sep 15, 2021
US will help India with its target of achieving 450 GW of renewable energy by 2030: John KerrySubscriber Only
September 13, 2021 18:04 IST
John Kerry, along with Union Minister for Environment, Forests and Climate Change, Bhupender Yadav, on Monday launched the Climate Action and Finance Mobilisation Dialogue between the two countries, which Kerry has called a “powerful avenue for US-India collaboration”.
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