The World Meteorological Organization’s State of the Climate in Asia 2024 report warns that the region is warming nearly twice as fast as the global average, driving more extreme weather and posing serious threats to lives, ecosystems, and economies. In 2024, Asia experienced its warmest or second warmest year on …
“States must re-examine applications for non-notified areas” The Union Ministry of Mines on Wednesday said mining lease applications from States would only be considered if they pertain to notified areas. Addressing a press conference here, Union Mines Minister Narendra Singh Tomar said, “States usually forward mining applications in both notified …