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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


Hearing, speech and visually impaired woman casts vote at polling booth in Indore
Hearing, speech and visually impaired woman casts vote at polling booth in Indore

32-year-old Indore woman Gurdeep Kaur Vasu is voting for the second time in her life

By Newsmeter Network  Published on 13 May 2024 3:31 PM IST


Wrinkles Acche Hain: Un-ironed clothes can help fight climate change
'Wrinkles Acche Hain': Un-ironed clothes can help fight climate change

The 'Wrinkles Acche Hai' initiative aims to remind everyone about saving energy and protecting the environment

By Newsmeter Network  Published on 8 May 2024 5:38 PM IST


Masinagudi Jungle Retreat: An ideal getaway in Tamil Naduā€™s forests
Masinagudi Jungle Retreat: An ideal getaway in Tamil Naduā€™s forests

The rainforests here are home to a variety of wildlife

By Beyniaz Edulji  Published on 5 May 2024 12:47 PM IST


Manipur one year on: Meitei-Kuki couples forced to live apart, contemplate uncertain tomorrow
Manipur one year on: Meitei-Kuki couples forced to live apart, contemplate uncertain tomorrow

She meets her family once a month in neighbouring Mizoram, travelling 15 hours each way

By Newsmeter Network  Published on 2 May 2024 12:17 PM IST


Political parties from 10 countries visiting India on BJPs invite to experience polls
Political parties from 10 countries visiting India on BJP's invite to experience polls

The BJP said the foreign leaders will also be given insights into the party's election campaign

By Newsmeter Network  Published on 1 May 2024 10:28 AM IST


VVPats Expalined: Back in focus after SC verdict
VVPat's Expalined: Back in focus after SC verdict

Introduced nearly 11 years ago to enhance transparency

By Newsmeter Network  Published on 26 April 2024 5:17 PM IST


83% women drivers want more women traffic personnel, says Park+ survey
83% women drivers want more women traffic personnel, says Park+ survey

With the 2024 Lok Sabha elections around the corner, the expectations of Indian car owners have come into focus

By Anoushka Caroline Williams  Published on 26 April 2024 9:00 AM IST


Many extreme events of 2023 in line with predictions of warmer world, study finds
Many extreme events of 2023 in line with predictions of warmer world, study finds

Change in seasonality of extreme events too is another trend the researchers observed.

By Newsmeter Network  Published on 21 April 2024 12:40 PM IST


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