India sets up National Designated Authority to implement provisions of carbon trading under Paris Agreement | India News

NEW DELHI: India has constituted a 21-member National Designated Authority, headed by the Union environment secretary, for implementation of provisions related to carbon trading and other market-based mechanisms, to achieve its climate targets under the Paris Agreement on climate change.As part of its 19-core functions, the authority — constituted by the environment ministry on Aug…

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New chancery premises of Indian consulate in Seattle inaugurated | India News

Indian ambassador to the US Vinay Kwatra inaugurated the new chancery premises of the Indian consulate in Seattle. Washington state governor Bob Ferguson joined the inauguration.Ferguson welcomed the opening of the new Indian consulate as a landmark development, especially in deepening bilateral ties between India and the US Pacific Northwest region.PM Narendra Modi had announced…

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‘Will prove beyond doubt in 6 months’: Rahul Gandhi on his ‘vote chori’ charge; ‘will expose model of theft’ | India News

Rahul Gandhi (ANI photo) NEW DELHI: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday doubled down on his “vote chori” charge, affirming that he would prove “beyond doubt in six months” that the ruling BJP is “stealing” the elections.During his Vote Adhikar Yatra at Muzaffarpur in poll-bound Bihar, the Lok Sabha leader of opposition alleged that Prime…

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Uttar Pradesh govt to run ‘No Helmet, No Fuel’ campaign from September 1-30 | India News

Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Aadityanath LUCKNOW: In line with the Yogi Government’s directive, a statewide road safety campaign, ‘No Helmet, No Fuel,’ will run from September 1 to 30 across Uttar Pradesh, according to an official release.Led by district magistrates in coordination with road safety committees, the drive will see police, transport, revenue, and district…

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CM Mann deploys Punjab govt chopper to help flood-affected people | India News

CHANDIGARH: Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann on Wednesday visited the flood-hit areas in Gurdaspur district to take stock of the situation and asked the district administration to use the state government’s helicopter for delivering relief supplies to those affected.Swollen rivers and rivulets and incessant rains have submerged many villages and low-lying areas in several districts…

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Furry devotee: Wild bear strays into Shiv Temple in Chhattisgarh’s Kanker, sets off bell; leaves locals surprised | Raipur News

RAIPUR: A rare and unusual incident was reported from Junwani Police Lines in Chhattisgarh’s Kanker district headquarters, where a bear reportedly entered the premises of a Shiv temple and rang the bell.A video showing the bear inside the temple has gone viral on social media, sparking curiosity and concern among local residents.Forest department officials said…

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