India's Crompton Greaves quarterly profit falls as cooler weather crimps demand for fans

-India's Crompton Greaves Consumer Electricals reported a 43% slump in second-quarter profit on Thursday, as above-normal rainfall reduced demand for cooling products. The Mumbai-based company's consolidated net profit fell to 711.7 million rupees...

COP30 to begin next week: How India was hit by climate crisis in 2025

As the global climate community prepares for the upcoming COP30 summit, which will convene in Belem, Brazil from 10 to 21 November this year, India is paying close attention. For India, the talks aren’t just about cutting emissions but also about...

Climate change impacting health of billions

The health of billions living in India and around the world is at risk due to a worsening climate crisis. The grim conclusion is a result of a new Lancet Countdown study led by University College London in partnership with the World Health...

India’s Environment Minister Exists Like Clean Air in Delhi — Technically, but Nobody’s Seen Him Yet.

⚡THE minister OF INVISIBLE MATTERS His title says Minister for Environment, Forest, and Climate Change. But for most indians, he might as well be the Minister for Silence, Symbolism, and Selective Outrage. While cities choke, forests vanish, and...

India needs world-class banks; in talks with RBI, lenders: FM

Mumbai: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday said the country needs big and world-class banks, and discussions are on with the Reserve Bank and lenders in this regard. Addressing the 12th SBI Banking and Economics Conclave 2025,...

Delhi blanketed in grey haze as farm fires, firecrackers spike AQI by 100 points

Air pollution levels in Delhi surged by more than 100 points on the air quality index (AQI) on Thursday, as smoke from farm fires in Punjab and the bursting of firecrackers overnight in the capital, combined with local emissions trapped by calm...

India emerges as global torchbearer linking economic growth with environmental sustainability: Dr Jitendra Singh

India emerges as global torchbearer linking economic growth with environmental sustainability: Dr Jitendra Singh New Delhi: India has emerged as a global torchbearer in linking economic progress with environmental sustainability, guided by the...

India–Australia engagement on critical minerals is evolving and expanding

Recent bilateral and multilateral initiatives show a clear acceleration in India–Australia critical minerals engagement. This growth has been characterised by government memorandums of understanding, tariff-reducing trade agreements, joint...

India, Angola to deepen defence, energy ties; $200 million Line of Credit to be finalised: MEA

New Delhi [India], November 7 (ANI): India is set to strengthen its defence and energy cooperation with Angola ahead of President Droupadi Murmu's upcoming state visit to Angola and Botswana, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced on...

Delhi Capitals retain Jemimah Rodrigues and Shafali Verma ahead of WPL 2026 Mega Auction

Delhi Capitals have retained World Cup-winning duo Jemimah Rodrigues and Shafali Verma ahead of the WPL 2026 Mega Auction. Also retained are Annabel Sutherland, Marizanne Kapp, and Niki Prasad, with 13 slots and a Rs 5.70 crore purse remaining...

India, Luxembourg Explore Ways To Promote Indian Space Start-Ups In Europe

New Delhi: A high-level team of Indian officials, led by Union Minister Jitendra Singh, held discussions with the Luxembourg envoy on Thursday for the promotion of Indian space start-ups there, aimed at connecting India’s rapidly growing private...

Delhi air quality back in very poor category, stubble burning major contributor

After two days of slight improvement, Delhi's air quality has worsened again, plunging back into the 'very poor' category on Thursday, with stubble burning emerging as a major contributor and no respite expected anytime soon. The 24-hour average...

India, Finland Agree To Strengthen Ties In Trade, Digitalisation And AI

Helsinki: India and Finland held 13th Foreign Office Consultations in Helsinki on Thursday and reviewed the entire gamut of bilateral cooperation, while agreeing to further strengthen ties in trade and investment, digitalisation, quantum...

India-Chile lithium collaboration holds “promising future”, says envoy Juan Angulo

New Delhi [India], November 6 (ANI): India's collaboration on lithium with Chile holds a very promising future, Chile's Ambassador to India, Juan Angulo, said, emphasising Santiago's intention to play a deeper role in the lithium-based products...

Delhi’s air quality plunges again into ‘very poor’ category

New Delhi: After a brief improvement, Delhi’s air quality deteriorated once again on Thursday, plunging into the ‘very poor’ category, with stubble burning emerging as a major contributor and no immediate relief expected. The 24-hour average Air...

Delhi's Toxic Air Is Hurting Unborn Babies

Every winter, Delhi’s air turns hazardous — but its impact goes beyond coughs and masks. Doctors warn that pregnant women breathing this toxic air face higher risks of premature birth, low birth weight, and even stillbirths. Studies show that tiny...

India releases AI governance guidelines

New AI governance guidelines issued by India's Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology outlined a pro-innovation approach, The Hindu reports. The guidelines contain seven core principles for AI, including trust, "responsible...

Weather Updates: IMD Predicts Rain And Thunderstorms For These Southern States

Last Updated:November 06, 2025, 22:13 IST Weather alert: Heavy rain is predicted in Kerala and Mahe between November 8 and 10. A yellow alert has been issued in Kerala. Rains in Kerala (File/PTI) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on...

India News | Assam Disaster Management Authority Strengthens Disaster Preparedness Ecosystem Through Technology, Research, Partnerships

Guwahati (Assam) [India], November 6 (ANI): The Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) organised a ceremonial launch, Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) signing and release programme titled "Building Collaborative Resilience for the...

India’s digital thirst: How Bengaluru’s tech dreams are colliding with a worsening water crisis

Bengaluru depends on just two primary water sources, local groundwater and surface water drawn from the River Cauvery, which is pumped from nearly 100 kilometres away. The entire Bengaluru region, including Devanahalli, is officially classified as...