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There are some things people can say which are presumably meant to sound reassuring but just aren’t. An example familiar to bankers might be “there are no planned redundancies at present” or “we are not experiencing trouble finding liquidity”. 

mine workers, construction workers and brick kiln workers across the country. In a letter dated April 12, labour secretary Sumita Dawar said the seasonal outlook issued by the Indian Meteorological Department on temperature for hot weather season during the current year indicates above normal maximum temperatures most likely over most parts of the country. “Therefore, effective steps need to be taken for management and mitigation of adverse effects of extreme hot weather through a multi-sectoral and multi-dimensional administrative approach,” Dawra said.

Philippines, the United States and Japan will change the dynamic in the South China Sea and the region, Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said on Friday, while seeking to assure China it was not a target. «I think the trilateral agreement is extremely important,» Marcos told a press conference in Washington a day after meeting President Joe Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida in the nations' first trilateral summit. «It is going to change the dynamic, the dynamic that we see in the region, in ASEAN in Asia, around the South China Sea,» Marcos said, referring to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations.

Cocoa and coffee futures reached new highs on mounting concerns of extreme weather, while aging trees in Africa cocoa crops and Vietnam coffee areas added to concerns. “Speculators are drawing parallels between cocoa and coffee, which is a bit surprising,” Rabobank analyst Carlos Mera said, adding that trees getting older in Vietnam is one of the reasons coffee production in the country is not expanding. New York cocoa futures rose to the highest in data going back to the 1960s, extending a rally driven by declining production in top-growers Ivory Coast and Ghana. Gains for most-active contract accelerated after prices broke the $10,000 mark, a level that hasn’t been seen since almost two weeks ago.

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Shahid Kapoor says actors playing aggressive characters today are criticised when in the past, they would become superstars for doing such roles. Shahid, who most recently appeared in romantic comedy «Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya», believes a distinction should be made between an actor's performance and the actions of a character. «This whole thing of 'yeh aisa, woh waisa hai', I think it's very extreme. Over many generations, there have been actors who've done characters that could be deemed aggressive but they are called superstars or legends. Now, suddenly, it's very critical,» Kapoor told PTI in an interview. «I feel if something is done well and if the emotion is coming through (to) the audience, we should be respectful of that. You can like it or dislike but the quality of the performance and traits of the character should not be confused,» he added.

The history of exploration in the Arctic by European and North American expeditions is littered with gruesome ways to die. The challenges of navigating the merciless landscape are many, which is why the first humans to travel over the surface of the frozen Arctic Ocean to reach the North Pole, the geographical top of the world, arrived as late as 1969—the same year astronauts made it to the surface of the moon. It is no longer possible to travel from land across Arctic Ocean pack ice to the North Pole as they did in 1969.

NEW DELHI : Climate change will accelerate the intensity and frequency of extreme weather events, India’s top weatherman warned, on the backdrop of the country witnessing a far higher number of intensely heavy rainfall and heatwave days, fewer colder days and increasing thunderstorms in recent times. Specifically, the next three months, which coincide with the general elections, are expected to be particularly bad in terms of heatwaves.

U.N.'s climate chief said on Wednesday, in a speech that warned global warming is slipping down politicians' agendas. Scientists say halving climate-damaging greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 is crucial to stop a rise in temperatures of more than 1.5 Celsius that would unleash more extreme weather and heat.

Bastar region ahead of the upcoming first phase of Lok Sabha elections with deployment of 350 companies of security personnel to safeguard and escort polling parties, both on foot and by road besides utilising ten Indian Air Force Mi-17 choppers assigned for polling duties. Bastar is scheduled to hold its first phase of LS polls on April 19, with 1,472,207 voters expected to cast their ballots. Massive Security Deployment in Bastar Voting will take place from 7 am to 3 pm across Bastar due to insurgency-related risks, except in Jagdalpur town, where the polling hours will extend until 5 pm.

S Somnath on Wednesday that the upcoming phase of the Chandrayaan project is in progress, aiming to advance India's lunar exploration efforts. He indicated that Chandrayaan-4 marks the initial stride towards India's aspiration of landing an astronaut on the moon by 2040. Addressing a press conference, Somnath said, “Chandrayaan-4 is a concept that we are now developing as a continuation of the Chandrayaan series...our honourable Prime Minister has announced that an Indian will land on the moon in 2040.

Paytm Payments Bank fiasco, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is insisting on KYC (Know Your Customer) compliance for accounts purchased by asset reconstruction companies from banks and non-banking finance companies. Earlier, asset reconstruction companies (ARCs) would ask creditors selling bad loans for central KYC records, but now the RBI is insisting on full KYC. «When purchasing portfolios from banks/NBFCs, RBI requires ARCs to maintain KYC documents for all accounts. This seems to be a fallout of the Paytm incident,» said an ARC executive.

Tornado Watch recently issued by NOAA's Storm Prediction Center. Amidst the looming threat of tornadoes in this region, residents are urged to remain vigilant as scattered large hail, including isolated instances of hail as large as tennis balls, poses an additional concern. Furthermore, the potential for scattered damaging wind gusts reaching speeds of up to 70 mph adds to the apprehension gripping the area, as per a report in Fox Weather. Anticipated to sweep across the Southern region starting Tuesday and advancing eastward until Thursday, a severe weather outbreak looms on the horizon. Wednesday stands out as the apex of this turbulent weather pattern, with a pronounced tornado threat menacing the central Gulf Coast. This escalation comes amidst the height of the spring storm season, amplifying concerns and prompting heightened vigilance among residents and authorities alike, Fox Weather reported.

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India's southern Andhra Pradesh state has become a positive example of the benefits of natural farming, a process of using organic matter as fertilizers and pesticides that makes crops more resilient to bad weather, and advocates say active government ...

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Mumbai: Frequent weather shocks caused by climate change pose challenges for the monetary policy as well as downside risks to economic growth, a Reserve Bank report said. Global average temperatures are on a rise, with accompanying increase in extreme weather events (EWE), and the economic and social impact of global warming is becoming increasingly evident, said RBI's Monetary Policy Report — April 2024. The report said that climate change has increased the frequency and ferocity of weather shocks, posing challenges for monetary policy. It said there are different channels through which climate change can affect monetary policy.

documentary 'Secrets of the Buddha Relics' made its debut on OTT platforms, captivating audiences with its storytelling and exploration of ancient mysteries. After premiering on the Discovery Channel, the documentary received acclaim, ranking among the top 5 shows in the factual genre and becoming one of the highly-rated Indian originals on the channel. It also claimed the top spot on the discovery+ OTT platform.

The smell comes from a concoction of cow urine, an unrefined sugar known as jaggery, and other organic materials that act as fertilisers, pesticides and bad weather barriers for his corn, rice, leafy greens and other vegetables on his farm in Guntur in India's southern Andhra Pradesh state. The region is frequently hit by cyclones and extreme heat, and farmers say that so-called natural farming protects their crops because the soil can hold more water, and their more robust roots help the plants withstand strong winds. Andhra Pradesh has become a positive example of the benefits of natural farming, and advocates say active government support is the primary driver for the state’s success. Experts say these methods should be expanded across India's vast agricultural lands as climate change and decreasing profits have led to multiple farmers' protests this year. But fledgling government support across the country for these methods means most farmers still use chemical pesticides and fertilisers, making them more vulnerable when extreme weather hits. Many farmers are calling for greater federal and state investment to help farms switch to more climate change-proof practices.