INDIA
Cold day to severe cold day conditions prevailed on Monday: IMD
"Today cold wave to severe cold wave conditions prevailed at few places over west Rajasthan and at isolated pockets over east Rajasthan and Haryana and cold wave conditions prevailed at isolated pocket over Himachal Pradesh, Punjab and Delhi," the IMD said.
PM Modi speaks to Ukraine's President Zelenskyy, discusses G20 issues, offers support for peace efforts
Prime Minister Narendra Modi also conveyed to Ukraine India's support for any peace efforts and assured its commitment to continue providing humanitarian assistance for affected civilian population. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy conveyed his best wishes for India's presidency of G20.
S. Jaishankar beefs up preparations for G20, all ministries on board
According to sources, "Jaishankar gave mantra to BJP spokespersons today. In the present circumstances, G20 is a big opportunity for India, public participation has to be increased in this. The Minister asked the spokespersons to take the spirit of G20 to new heights. With preparation on G20 and international issues, the spokesperson should go to public."
Covid fear: Masks made mandatory in Karnataka, new guidelines released
Revenue Minister R. Ashoka, talking to reporters after holding a meeting with the officials of the Health and Disaster Management Departments, announced the decision of making wearing of masks compulsory. "However, fines will not be imposed for not wearing masks as of now," he said.
India's ambitious 2070 zero emission target needs $10 trillion investment
With a year having passed since that announcement and 2023 about to commence, the challenge is a stiff one as India is the third largest emitter of greenhouse gases after China and the US and it would require some real action on the ground to achieve this target, environment watchers have said.
India logs 196 Covid cases in past 24 hrs
Meanwhile, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya will hold a meeting via video conferencing with the Indian Medical Association later in the day on Covid-19 situation and preparedness.
Delhiites wake up to cold, foggy morning
A minimum temperature of 5 degree Celsius, three notches below, was recorded at the Safdarjung observatory while the maximum temperature is likely to settle at 19 degrees," said the weather man.
Modi congratulates Prachanda on becoming Nepal PM
"Warmest congratulations @cmprachanda on being elected as the Prime Minister of Nepal. The unique relationship between India & Nepal is based on deep cultural connect & warm people-to-people ties. I look forward to working together with you to further strengthen this friendship," Modi tweeted. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday congratulated Nepal Prime Minister-designate Pushpa Kamal Dahal, better known as Prachanda.
Govt gives nod to procure Pralay ballistic missiles for armed forces
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) had last year in December successfully conducted the maiden flight test of the indigenously developed surface-to-surface Pralay missile. Pralay is capable of striking and destroying targets in the range of 150-500 km, and can also be used in the night to attack enemy's targets.
Cold wave in Delhi for next 2 days, mercury drops in many places in North India
According to the India Meteorological Department, Delhi will continue to be in the grip of a cold wave on Sunday and Monday. In the next 48 hours, the city's temperature may come down to 4 degrees. At the same time, the maximum temperature is expected to be 19 degrees on Sunday and 20 degrees on Monday. The minimum temperature of Delhi was recorded at 5.3 degree Celsius on Sunday morning.
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