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El Niño, a rare weather pattern that occasionally impacts California, has returned, with meteorologists predicting it to be a strong one, potentially as severe as the one that contributed to the hottest year on record in 2016. This El Niño comes with a unique twist: it’s occurring against the backdrop of significant global warming, leaving experts uncertain about its consequences.

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Bengaluru was ranked the second-most congested city in the world during 2022 in the city centre (BBMP area) category, according to the traffic index published by Dutch location technology specialist TomTom. On average, it took 29 minutes and 10 seconds for Bengalureans to cover 10km in the CBD area during 2022.
All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Rishikesh, conducted a successful trial for transporting tuberculosis medicines with the help of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) to the district hospital in Tehri Garhwal in Uttarakhand. Gurugram-based drone start-up TechEagle on February 16 delivered 3 kg of tuberculosis medicines with the help of unmanned aerial vehicles. AIIMS Rishikesh has taken this initiative to supply ATT drugs to prevent TB with the incorporation of innovative interventions, which would likely reach the World Health Organization’s objective to eliminate TB.
Manipur, on February 17, hosted the first of four B20 sessions — the official G20 dialogue forum for the global business community — scheduled in the Northeast. Given the upcoming G20 events in Manipur, local fishermen and community members cleaned Takmu Pat in a significant effort to conserve the pristine environment of the unique Loktak Lake. Residences built on Phumdi have endangered the lake and negatively impacted the surrounding ecosystem. The inhabitants of this lake have been utilizing natural resources to establish a vibrant local economy for generations.
The residents of Andaman & Nicobar are facing massive inconvenience due to the poor road condition on the islands. Residents claim the road was laid out a night before, but it is nearly impassable to motor vehicles since it is chipping off as they drive over it.
As part of Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation officials conducted door-to-door cleanliness awareness drives across Hyderabad. The campaign aims to promote designated public dustbins, and citizens are advised to dump garbage on them instead of littering the roads.
A Twitter video shared by Hindu Raja Gayan on February 10 shows the rescue of an eagle entangled in Chinese manja on a tree in Vadodara. After multiple efforts, rescuers were finally able to retrieve the bird. The eagle suffered multiple cuts, was given first aid and rushed to the forest department for further treatment.
A Twitter video shared by Ajay Thipaiah on February 11 shows forest fires occurring at Aldur Range of Chikkamagaluru district. Reportedly, Fires in eight locations have been spotted and spread fast due to winds. The total Chikkamagaluru forest area is 71,863 hectares.
Join the kind community @efgorg Health Melas are to be organized at 1.56 Lakh Ayushman Bharat – Health & Wellness Centres on the 14th of every month. AB-HWCs and LHMC, New Delhi organized cycling event to enhance physical and mental well-being awareness and promote environment-friendly conveyance. We appreciate the initiative, as health is not just physical but also mental!
A new research study reveals that exposure to traffic pollution for even a couple of hours could change the brain's default mode network. This can potentially affect the person's thinking and working capacities. 
The secretary of the building stated in the notice that the flat should only be rented to families and that there had been complaints of apartments being rented out by owners to single men and women of different castes.
Jammu-based 'Radio Sharda' has been taking the culture and pertinent issues faced by the Kashmiri pandits to the world for over a decade. It has now become a household name that has rekindled memories of the beloved valley among several displaced families.
Ever since the Advertising Standards Council of India set the advertising guidelines for social media influencers, there have been complaints of over 2,700 violations. Instagram and Youtube topped the platforms where such violations were repeatedly noted.
"Warning! Your shift time is over. The office system will shut down in 10 mins. Please go home!" reads the system of an IT company to promote work-life balance. Here's how netizens are reacting to this system.
Announcing the fund allocation for the development of border villages in the North, minister Anurag Thakur said that the border regions brims with beauty and opportunities. With the borders coming under the Vibrant Villages Programme, the quality of life of people and the land is expected to be enhanced.
Children with disabilities are 10 times less likely to attend school than other children due to the lack of inclusive infrastructure in educational spaces. They face several challenges even if they are braving to attend a regular school.
In 2022, many students and faculty had posted photos and videos that claimed that mass cheating was happening at exam centres across Maharashtra. To curb such practices in the coming years, the Maharashtra govt adopted stringent measures under the 'Copy-free campaign'.
Guwahati's Air Quality has dropped over the last month for various reasons. Today, Guwahati seems covered in white as the dust storm looms over the city. Guwahati's air quality has stayed in the 'Very Poor' category for a month as per the daily Air Quality Index (AQI) bulletin published by the Central Pollution Control Board. Air pollution has increased to an alarming level, forcing many city-bound flights to divert due to low visibility from a thick dust cloud.
The new Zuari Bridge was inaugurated on December 29, and traveling between North and South Goa will never be the same again. The crucial connection over the river - which was the old Zuari bridge - was plagued by traffic snarls and was a nightmare, especially during the tourist season. But after the new bridge was inaugurated, according to Goa Times, they found commuters were pleased, traffic cops happy, and a general sense of ease.
A Twitter video shared by Auraiya Police on February 8 shows a 98-year-old man, a resident of village Navi Mohan of Thana Sahayal, who traveled to Lahrapur Bank to collect his pension. Due to old age, he faced inconvenience in walking. Observing the situation, a police officer from Auraiya offered to drive the elderly man home in his official vehicle. His admirable act of generosity moved internet users.
Weeks after the BBC Documentary row, the Income Tax Department have raided the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) offices in New Delhi and Mumbai. The move brought in severe criticism from both national and global media watchdogs.
Sponge iron industries in India are located in clusters in the state of Chhattisgarh and utilize about one-third of the total coal consumed in central India, thus making it a significant source of air pollution in central India. Sponge iron plants are 'red category' industries, which means they have very high pollution potential and can cause serious health hazards. The manufacturing process releases extreme heat and smoke containing oxides of sulphur and carbon, unburnt carbon particles, and silica. This video is of an industry situated in Sendri, Bilaspur.
SSLV-D2, the Indian Space Research Organisation's (ISRO) new rocket, successfully placed three satellites into the intended orbit shortly after its launch from Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh, this morning. The rocket soared into the skies from the first launch pad at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre with three mini, micro, and nano satellites at 9:18 am and placed them into a 450 km circular orbit around the Earth during its 15-minute flight.
Amidst heavy snowfall in Jammu and Kashmir, the Army and Air Force on February 9 airlifted a pregnant woman in critical condition from a hamlet in the Kishtwar district of Jammu division. Responding to a call, Army troops rushed to the village of Nawapachi and carried the woman on a stretcher through snowfields. The IAF flew a MI chopper to Nawapachi and airlifted the woman to the district hospital in Kishtwar for specialized treatment. The people of Nawapachi expressed gratitude towards the Army and the IAF, and some of them also raised slogans praising the two forces.
A Twitter video shared by Karthik on February 3 shows a Koramangala Traffic Cop pushing a vehicle for about 100 meters with bare hands while also attempting to clear the traffic on the route. Another man joins in and assists in pushing the car. Netizens appreciate the noble deed. We should always be grateful for such unsung heroes, as they deserve eternal gratitude!