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Andhra Pradesh to experience heat wave for the next few days
Nearly 5 billion people endured extreme heat in June; 619 million affected in India: Report

More than 60 per cent of the world population faced extreme heat that was made at least three times more likely by climate change during June 16-24

By Newsmeter Network  Published on 28 Jun 2024 3:34 PM IST


At Rs 2L per person, India ranks 2nd in world for spending annually on clothes
At Rs 2L per person, India ranks 2nd in world for spending annually on clothes

In collaboration with the I3 Foundation of Ranchi, the expedition set new benchmarks for youth in mountaineering

By Anoushka Caroline Williams  Published on 22 Jun 2024 11:50 AM IST


Childrens Academy Students Achieve Record-Breaking Feat: Youngest Twins to Reach Everest Base Camp
Children's Academy Students Achieve Record-Breaking Feat: Youngest Twins to Reach Everest Base Camp

Grade III students, siblings Aarav and Aarvi Rathi set a record of the youngest twins to climb Everest Base Camp

By Newsmeter Network  Published on 20 Jun 2024 3:47 PM IST


New council of ministers: 11 are 12th pass, 57 are graduate or above
New council of ministers: 11 are 12th pass, 57 are graduate or above

The report, which scrutinized 71 ministers, highlights significant trends in educational attainment

By Newsmeter Network  Published on 11 Jun 2024 5:56 PM IST


Jammu jeweller crafted lotus flower in silver for Modi on becoming PM for third term
Jammu jeweller crafted lotus flower in silver for Modi on becoming PM for third term

Chauhan, who is affiliated with BJP for the past nearly two decades, said he was confident of Modi’s return for the third term

By Newsmeter Network  Published on 9 Jun 2024 3:03 PM IST


India now has the most YouTube users; USA comes second
India now has the most YouTube users; USA comes second

Its popularity stems from its vast and diverse content library, user-friendly interface

By Anoushka Caroline Williams  Published on 5 Jun 2024 8:16 PM IST


2 incarcerated MPs in new Lok Sabha: What the rule book says
2 incarcerated MPs in new Lok Sabha: What the rule book says

Engineer Rashid has been lodged in Tihar jail since August 9, 2019, on charges of terror financing

By Newsmeter Network  Published on 5 Jun 2024 3:37 PM IST


Exit polls euphoria led to stocks rout; reforms to suffer under coalition: Experts
Exit polls euphoria led to stocks rout; reforms to suffer under coalition: Experts

The new government, most likely to be an NDA-led coalition, will have to forego the "intensity" of implementing the promises made in the manifesto

By Newsmeter Network  Published on 4 Jun 2024 9:48 PM IST


Increasing flights, more observations of clear air turbulence
Increasing flights, more observations of clear air turbulence

CAT is generally defined as turbulence occurring in clear air, making it invisible and difficult to detect by pilots and aircraft radars

By Newsmeter Network  Published on 2 Jun 2024 12:16 PM IST


Urbanisation led to 60 pc more night-time warming in Indian cities than non-urban areas: Study
Urbanisation led to 60 pc more night-time warming in Indian cities than non-urban areas: Study

Indian Institute of Technology Bhubaneswar in its study found that urbranisation led to 60 pc more night-time warming in Indian cities

By Newsmeter Network  Published on 29 May 2024 3:54 PM IST


Peak power demand hits seasons high of 235 GW on Wednesday amid severe heat wave
Peak power demand hits season's high of 235 GW on Wednesday amid severe heat wave

The all-time high peak power demand of 243.27 GW was recorded in September 2023

By Newsmeter Network  Published on 23 May 2024 4:50 PM IST


39 flamingos die in a flight-bird strike in Mumbai
39 flamingos die in a flight-bird strike in Mumbai

This is the first major aviation disaster involving birds reported in Mumbai

By Kaniza Garari  Published on 21 May 2024 5:18 PM IST


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