Puja Das

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After Sindoor India Ramps Up Nuclear Security
Rediff.com3 Jul 2025

'Attacks on nuclear sites pose significant threats.'

'Auto industry has resilience to tackle rare earth issue'
Rediff.com27 Jun 2025

'The government is actively engaging with EU to ensure that concerns of Indian...

Over 2000 Killed by Extreme Weather in 2024
Rediff.com26 Jun 2025

The death toll included over 450 from intense heat wave last summer, according to the...

India Eyes Key Rare Earths Amid China Worry
Rediff.com19 Jun 2025

Dysprosium and terbium, two heavy rare earth elements with unique properties, are not...

Rs 1,500 cr incentive scheme in the works for recycling critical minerals
Rediff.com14 Jun 2025

Following the disruption in the supply of rare earth or permanent magnets after China's...

Will India Inc get to explore critical minerals overseas?
Rediff.com14 Jun 2025

India is planning to amend the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation)...

Soon, you can't keep your AC temperature below 20 degrees C
Rediff.com11 Jun 2025

The move is aimed at improving cooling efficiency, potentially reducing sudden power...

Centre To Boost States' Heatwave Plans
Rediff.com9 Jun 2025

About 57 per cent of Indian districts, home to 76 per cent of the country's population,...

Global majors keen to make e-cars in India; Tesla quiet
Rediff.com4 Jun 2025

Elon Musk-led Tesla Inc is yet to express interest in India's flagship scheme to...

Lifestyle for environment likely to become national mission
Rediff.com30 May 2025

Currently, the NAPCC has eight active missions across sectors like water, energy, and...

World Is About To Get Hot -- Here's Why You Should Worry
Rediff.com30 May 2025

The year 2024 was not only the hottest year on record but also the first to breach 1.5C...

Govt to operationalise Rs 1-trillion innovation fund in next 3 months
Rediff.com29 May 2025

The Rs 1-trillion Research Development and Innovation (RDI) fund, which was announced...

EV charging in 15 minutes could be a reality soon!
Rediff.com23 May 2025

'The testing and certification have been completed, and implementation could occur...

Tesla's EVs to start rolling out of Satara in Maharashtra?
Rediff.com19 May 2025

The US carmaker's entry into India is expected by the last quarter of the current...

Modi-Musk Talk: Will Starlink Get Go Ahead?
Rediff.com19 Apr 2025

Starlink's application for offering satcom services in India had been held up for the...

Nearly 90% of orders in Feb sales fully paid: Ola Electric
Rediff.com9 Apr 2025

Ola Electric on Tuesday clarified that its February sales figures reflect genuine...

Be Prepared! Heat Waves Coming!
Rediff.com1 Apr 2025

'The intensity and frequency of heatwaves will be much higher than in previous years...

As Scorching Temp Grips India, NDMA Drafts Heatwave Plan
Rediff.com28 Mar 2025

With the summer approaching sooner than scheduled, Maharashtra, Telangana, Odisha, and...

NDMA Plans 300 More Heat Action Plans as Mercury Rises
Rediff.com18 Mar 2025

States are mandated to develop and implement 'heat HAPs' for prevention of heat-induced...

Delhi's Fuel Ban On 15-year-old Vehicles Finds No Backers
Rediff.com13 Mar 2025

The Delhi government has announced that vehicles older than 15 years will be denied...