Researchers at IISER, Bhopal, have revealed that India's green cover has absorbed more carbon annually in the past decade. However, carbon sequestration rates decline during climate extremes like droughts, emphasizing the importance of vegetation in climate change mitigation. The study highlights the need for effective climate policies and ecosystem management.
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Air Marshal Jeetendra Mishra becomes the head of the IAF's Western Air Command, responsible for defending India's western borders, succeeding Air Marshal Pankaj Mohan Sinha. Mishra's career spans over three decades, holding significant command and staff positions, and he is a recipient of prestigious service medals.
A seven-ring security plan has been implemented for the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj, anticipating four crore devotees. Enhanced security measures include AI-driven surveillance, 2,751 CCTV cameras, anti-drone systems, and 40,000 personnel to ensure safety. A dedicated police team monitors the event, with 57 temporary stations and 20 hi-tech drones deployed.
On the auspicious occasion of Basant Panchami and Saraswati Puja, several leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, extended their wishes to the people, praying for wisdom, prosperity, and well-being.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen's visit to India was described as unprecedented and landmark. During the visit, she and Prime Minister Narendra Modi discussed various topics including trade, free trade agreements, digital green technologies, and supply chains. They aimed to finalize the India-EU Free Trade Agreement within the year.
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has received the first of 99 engines from General Electric for Tejas Mark-1A fighters after a two-year delay. This delivery is expected to boost the production of the indigenous jet, with HAL planning to increase its output significantly in the coming years.
Rohit, the lone deportee from Himachal Pradesh, returned to his village in Kangra district after being sent back from the US. His family had borrowed Rs 45 lakh to send him abroad for a better future, but his journey ended in deportation due to illegal immigration. Rohit's mother, devastated by the debt, faced further distress after fraud by an agent who swindled money during his journey from India to the US via Mexico.
Justice Hrishikesh Roy retired with high praise from peers, including CJI Sanjiv Khanna, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, and SCBA president Kapil Sibal. Known for his legal acumen and humor in court, Roy was a respected mentor for junior advocates. Appointed to the Supreme Court in 2019, his journey in law began in 1982.
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Amid the push for gender-neutrality in the armed forces, General Upendra Dwivedi supports women officers, countering a Lt General's criticism. The number of women officers is set to increase, with plans to induct more into various ranks by 2032. Women are already serving successfully in multiple non-combat roles.