India’s Moneycontrol reports that Temasek’s board is visiting India to implement Singapore’s plan of investing US$10 billion over three years, significantly boosting their annual investment.
Gujarat, an Indian coastal state, reels from unseasonal rains and hailstorms, resulting in multiple casualties, injuries, and widespread damage.
The severe weather, caused by a cyclonic circulation, has also led to significant agricultural losses and industry disruptions.
Salman Khan fans caused a stir by setting off fireworks during a screening of Tiger 3.
The video, widely shared on social media, prompted swift online criticism. This echoes a similar incident in 2021, raising concerns over safety and security in cinemas.
Schools in Delhi closed due to severe smog caused by crop burning, vehicle emissions, and industrial pollution. The public health crisis, with dangerously high PM2.5 levels, persists, affecting millions of residents and causing premature deaths. Efforts to reduce pollution have had limited impact.
Thailand is launching a six-month trial, offering visa-free entry to Indian and Taiwanese tourists for up to 30 days. This move aims to revitalize the struggling tourism sector, which contributes significantly to the country’s GDP. The government hopes to attract 1.4 million additional visitors, generating US$1.5 billion in income.
Glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs) occur when water held in former glacier beds is suddenly released, often due to natural dam breaches. Climate change intensifies this risk, impacting vulnerable populations downstream.
Indian anti-terror police arrested two individuals linked to a news website and raided 44 others, raising concerns about media freedom in the country amid alleged Chinese funding connections.
India needs to increase solar capacity by 36% annually for five years, improve grid and storage, aiming to achieve 25% solar in the power mix by 2032, states a report by Ember.
Neeraj Chopra, Olympic and world javelin champion, gears up to defend his Asian Games title, emphasizing mental readiness for the competition despite a challenging season.
India reinstates an internet ban in Manipur following violent protests over images of two dead students, amid ethnic conflicts between Hindu Meitei and Christian Kuki communities, with over 150 casualties since May.