India submits its new climate action pledge to UN body, marks conditions for delivering on its promise | india news
India in its presentation promised to achieve 60% cumulative installed capacity of its electric power from non-fossil fuel-based energy resources by 2035 “with the help of transfer of technology and low-cost international finance”; reducing emissions intensity (emissions per unit of GDP) by 47% from 2005 levels by 2035; and create carbon sinks equivalent to 3.5 to 4.0 billion tonnes of CO₂ through forest and tree cover by 2035 on 2005 stocks.Apart from these three quantitative targets, India in its presentation on April 24 made five other points which include efforts to mobilize new and additional finance domestically and from developed countries to implement adaptation and mitigation actions; Promote a healthy and sustainable way of living; Capacity building; Align with the vision of ‘Vikit Bharat’ (Developed India) by 2047; and better adaptation to climate change by increasing investment in development programs in sectors vulnerable to climate change, especially agriculture, water resources, Himalayan region, coastal areas, health and disaster management.Marking the conditions in meeting climate commitments, India in its submission said, “A significant part of the NDCs of developing countries is dependent on the availability of adequate means of implementation, especially finance, technology transfer and capacity building.“Without adequate funding, technology cooperation and capacity building, these conditional commitments cannot be met, resulting in an ambition gap that undermines the collective objectives of the Paris Agreement.”India also clarified in its document that the country’s NDC does not commit to any specific emissions reduction obligations for individual sectors, including agriculture. “The objective is to reduce the overall emissions intensity of our economy by promoting the deployment of clean energy and increasing energy efficiency, as well as protecting vulnerable sectors and communities,” it said.India reminded rich countries of their obligations, saying under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and its Paris Agreement, developed countries are obliged to provide finance, technology and capacity building assistance to tackle climate change.“In return, India will need a fair share of these resources and support to pursue its climate goals. Effective implementation of India’s NDCs depends on the provision of additional support such as financial resources, technology transfer and capacity building by developed countries in accordance with the UNFCCC and its Paris Agreement,” the document said.Countries’ NDCs are non-binding, voluntary climate action commitments that are submitted every five years to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to climate change. India presented its first NDC in 2015 for the target year 2030 which was later updated to 2022.Both times India had flagged the necessary conditions to the UN body by reminding it of the promise of developed countries to support developing countries, including India, to implement their climate action goals. However, the country has fulfilled some of its commitments and is on track to meet the remaining commitments from domestic finance.As of 28 February, India’s non-fossil fuel based electricity installed capacity was over 52.5% of total installed capacity, while the emissions intensity of its GDP declined by 36% between 2005 and 2020.“India is on track to create an additional carbon sink equivalent to 2.5 to 3.0 billion tonnes of CO2 through forest and tree cover by 2030. During 2005 to 2021, an additional carbon sink of 2.29 billion tonnes of CO2 equivalent has been created,” India said in its submission.Outlining the country’s priority, the document says, “India aims to meet its ambitious targets of universal access to services such as water, sanitation, waste management, affordable housing, electricity in line with the short and medium horizon targets set by the government’s current initiatives, including the fulfillment of the Sustainable Development Goals.”
मुजफ्फरनगर-जानसठ कुतुबपुर नहर झाल पर डकैती की साजिश नाकाम, मुठभेड़ में दो बदमाश घायल, आठ गिरफ्तार
मुजफ्फरनगर जिले के जानसठ इलाके में देर रात पुलिस और बदमाशों के बीच हुई मुठभेड़ में एक संभावित बड़ी घटना टल गई. पुलिस ने कुतुबपुर नहर झाल के पास डकैती की योजना बना रहे बदमाशों को घेर लिया, जिसके बाद जवाबी कार्रवाई में दो शातिर बदमाश गोली लगने से घायल हो गए, जबकि छह अन्य आरोपियों को कॉम्बिंग ऑपरेशन के दौरान गिरफ्तार कर लिया गया.
पुलिस अधिकारियों के मुताबिक, समय पर सूचना और त्वरित कार्रवाई के कारण एक संगठित आपराधिक योजना को विफल कर दिया गया।
मुखबिर की सूचना पर पुलिस टीम सक्रिय हो गई
देर रात पुलिस को सूचना मिली कि कुतुबपुर नहर झाल के पास कुछ संदिग्ध लोग किसी बड़ी घटना को अंजाम देने की तैयारी में हैं। सूचना मिलते ही इंस्पेक्टर राजीव शर्मा के नेतृत्व में पुलिस टीम ने तुरंत इलाके की घेराबंदी शुरू कर दी.
इस कार्रवाई में एसआई ओमेंद्र सिंह, एसआई मोहित परिहार, एसआई कामिल चौधरी, एसआई भूपेन्द्र सिंह कालरा, एसआई दीपक शर्मा, हेड कांस्टेबल जीतेन्द्र सिंह यादव और कांस्टेबल सचिन चौधरी शामिल रहे। पुलिस टीम ने रणनीतिक तौर पर इलाके को घेर लिया.
बदमाशों ने सरेंडर करने की बजाय फायरिंग कर दी
घेराबंदी के बाद पुलिस ने बदमाशों को आत्मसमर्पण करने की चेतावनी दी, लेकिन आरोप है कि जवाब में बदमाशों ने पुलिस पर जानलेवा फायरिंग शुरू कर दी. हालात पर काबू पाने के लिए पुलिस ने भी जवाबी कार्रवाई की.
जवाबी फायरिंग के दौरान दो बदमाशों के पैर में गोली लगी, जिससे वे घायल हो गए और मौके पर ही पकड़े गए. पुलिस ने तुरंत दोनों को हिरासत में ले लिया और आगे की कार्रवाई शुरू कर दी.
घायल बदमाशों की पहचान मेरठ और हापुड निवासी के रूप में हुई।
गिरफ्तार घायल आरोपियों की पहचान आरिफ पुत्र मोहम्मद उमर निवासी आशियाना कॉलोनी, लिसाड़ी गेट, मेरठ और साजिद पुत्र अनीस निवासी कस्तला काशमाबाद, हापुड के रूप में हुई है।
पुलिस के मुताबिक दोनों आरोपियों पर पहले से ही लूट, डकैती और चोरी जैसे गंभीर अपराधों के करीब एक दर्जन मुकदमे दर्ज हैं. इससे पता चलता है कि ये पेशेवर आपराधिक गिरोहों से जुड़े थे.
मौके से बंदूकें और कारतूस बरामद हुए हैं
पुलिस ने मौके से दो पिस्तौल, दो चले हुए कारतूस और दो जिंदा कारतूस बरामद किये हैं. बरामद हथियारों को कब्जे में लेकर फोरेंसिक जांच की प्रक्रिया शुरू कर दी गई है.
पुलिस का मानना है कि इन हथियारों का इस्तेमाल किसी बड़ी वारदात को अंजाम देने में किया गया होगा.
कॉम्बिंग ऑपरेशन में छह और अपराधी पकड़े गये
घटना के बाद चलाए गए सघन तलाशी अभियान के दौरान छह अन्य संदिग्ध आरोपियों को भी गिरफ्तार किया गया. इनमें इकरामुद्दीन (मवाना, मेरठ), मुजाहिद (जंदरपुर, बिजनोर), शादाब (भोवनवाड़ा, बिजनोर), राशिद (बटला हाउस, दिल्ली), अकील अहमद (नहटौर, बिजनोर) और जीशान (मंडावली, बिजनोर) शामिल हैं।
इन आरोपियों के पास से छह चाकू भी बरामद हुए हैं, जिन्हें पुलिस ने जब्त कर लिया है.
घायलों को जिला अस्पताल में भर्ती कराया गया
मुठभेड़ में घायल दोनों आरोपियों को प्राथमिक उपचार के लिए जिला अस्पताल में भर्ती कराया गया है, जहां उनकी निगरानी की जा रही है. मेडिकल ट्रीटमेंट के बाद उनसे विस्तार से पूछताछ की जाएगी.
पुलिस अधिकारियों का कहना है कि गिरोह के अन्य संभावित सदस्यों के बारे में भी जानकारी जुटाई जा रही है.
सीओ ऋषिका सिंह ने मौके पर पहुंचकर जायजा लिया
घटना की जानकारी मिलते ही क्षेत्राधिकारी ऋषिका सिंह मौके पर पहुंचीं और पुलिस टीम से पूरी जानकारी ली. उन्होंने घटना स्थल का निरीक्षण कर आगे की जांच के निर्देश दिये.
मुठभेड़ की सूचना मिलने पर जानसठ थाना, रामराज थाना और ककरौली थाने की पुलिस भी मौके पर पहुंच गई, जिससे पूरे इलाके में सुरक्षा व्यवस्था मजबूत कर दी गई.
समय पर कार्रवाई से बड़ी घटना टली
पुलिस अधिकारियों के मुताबिक अगर समय रहते कार्रवाई नहीं की जाती तो गिरोह बड़ी डकैती को अंजाम दे सकता था। त्वरित कार्रवाई के कारण न सिर्फ अपराधियों की गिरफ्तारी हुई बल्कि संभावित अपराध को भी रोका जा सका.
इस कार्रवाई को क्षेत्र में कानून व्यवस्था बनाये रखने में एक महत्वपूर्ण उपलब्धि माना जा रहा है.
कुतुबपुर नहर झाल इलाके में देर रात हुई मुठभेड़ ने एक बार फिर संकेत दिया है कि पुलिस की सतर्कता और त्वरित कार्रवाई से संगठित अपराध की बड़ी घटनाओं को समय रहते रोका जा सकता है। आठ आरोपियों की गिरफ्तारी के साथ इस कार्रवाई ने इलाके में सुरक्षा व्यवस्था मजबूत करने का स्पष्ट संदेश दिया है.
चमोली: गर्मी के कारण उच्च हिमालयी क्षेत्रों में पिघल रही बर्फ, धौली नदी का जलस्तर बढ़ा, झील जैसे हालात
द्वारा प्रकाशित: अलका त्यागी
अद्यतन सोम, 27 अप्रैल 2026 08:23 अपराह्न IST
ज्योतिर्मठ से करीब 40 किलोमीटर आगे तमक गांव के पास पिछले साल भूस्खलन के कारण मलबा जमा हो गया था. इन दिनों हिमालयी क्षेत्रों में ग्लेशियरों के पिघलने से नदी का जलस्तर बढ़ गया है।
तमक गांव के पास धौली नदी में पानी रुक गया
– फोटो : संवाद न्यूज एजेंसी
Times Internet Half Marathon: Empowering every step: The partner ecosystem behind the Times Internet Half Marathon | india news
There were many partners behind this smooth and well-managed event, each of whom played an important role in making it much more than just a race.At the forefront stood Merrill, leading the way as associate sponsor and cementing the program’s commitment to precision and performance. The smart cooling partner that implemented this was Panasonic, which was aptly branded as “India’s Captain Cool”, ensuring runners experienced comfort even in tough conditions.Hydration, a vital pillar for any endurance competition, was powered by Bisleri, whose continued support kept participants fresh and race-ready. Adding a layer of engagement and storytelling to the experience, Pocket FM stepped in as the entertainment partner, and brought the stories to life even off the track.Nutrition and wellness formed the strong backbone of the event. As breakfast partners, Bagridge ensured participants started their race off on the right foot, while MuscleBlaze and The Whole Truth supported runners with performance-focused nutrition and clean, healthy snacking options. Meanwhile, Ascend, the official energy partner, contributed to maintaining momentum far and wide.Enhanced health and performance tracking through health intelligence partner Radcliffe Labs, providing insights tailored to the evolving needs of modern runners.
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The reach and atmosphere of the event was enhanced by Red FM, the exclusive radio partner, bringing energy and enthusiasm to both runners and spectators. On a more strategic level, HOI drives meaningful conversations as a CXO Lounge partner, connecting leadership, wellness and community.Experience-driven elements were seamlessly integrated throughout the event. The Tea Maker enabled participants to personalize their race memorabilia, while My Coffee Company added a relaxing touch for post-race recovery moments. Fix Derma addressed the skin care needs of athletes living in outdoor conditions, and TenXU showcased functional style as an athleisure partner.The on-ground engagement was brought to life by Active N Alive, ensuring crowd participation remained lively and dynamic throughout the course. Execution excellence was provided by official event partner Showboat, whose behind-the-scenes coordination ensured flawless delivery.Precision, a non-negotiable in competitive racing, was upheld by official timing partner iFinish, which guarantees accurate race tracking, capturing the spirit, emotions and intensity of the events, with photography partner second in command, preserving the moments that define the runner’s journey.
A collective effort beyond sponsorship
What makes the Times Internet Half Marathon different is not just the scale of participation, but also the synergy between its partners. Each association went beyond branding – it reflected a shared vision of promoting health, stamina and community spirit.From hydration to health intelligence, energy to engagement, each participant played a role in shaping an experience that resonated with thousands of people. Together, they turned the marathon into much more than a race – it became a celebration of resilience, discipline and collective effort.In the end, when the runners crossed the finish line, it was the powerful collaboration behind the scenes that ensured every step along the way was supported, safe and memorable.
‘Stealing from family business’: Truck driver caught with $3,000 in fuel from petrol station in Sydney
The owner of a service station in Sydney was left fuming after a truck driver allegedly filled up several tanks and drove off without paying, stealing almost $3,000 worth of fuel in one incident.The theft happened at a petrol station in Cranbrook, near Penrith, where owner Anthony Pinswick says the driver spent about 10 minutes filling up with fuel before leaving without paying the bill.Pinswick claims the driver worked his way between several pumps, filled the truck’s tanks and also used on-site facilities to clean the vehicle before driving off with an estimated $2,800 to $3,000 worth of fuel.Speaking to 9News he said the incident was particularly disappointing because it seemed so random.“People come here and think it’s a big branded site, so it doesn’t matter,” he said.He said: “But this is actually a family-run business. You are stealing from us.”He said fuel theft has become common, adding to the pressure on already thin margins in the industry.“We’re trying to keep prices reasonable, but margins are very thin,” he said.NRMA industry commentator Peter Khouri said fuel prices remain volatile, with wholesale changes impacting what drivers pay at the pump.“The only certainty right now is how volatile things are,” he said, referring to recent fluctuations in fuel prices.Pincevic has reported the matter to police but says progress has been slow. He is now offering a $1,000 reward for information that helps identify the driver.
Amid defection in BJP, Ajay Maken told that the average wealth of 7 Rajya Sabha MPs of AAP is Rs 818 crore. india news
New Delhi: Seven Rajya Sabha MPs of Aam Aadmi Party are joining BJPThe Congress said Arvind Kejriwal nominated members to the Upper House on the basis of their monetary strength, claiming that the average net worth of current turncoats is Rs 818 crore.congress treasurer Ajay Maken Said in a press conference that all seven people who left AAP and joined BJP were millionaires, who had never even issued a statement in favor of AAP till they were nominated for Parliament. He said, “What kind of common man is this? Kejriwal should change the name of the party to ‘Crorepati Aadmi’.”Maken said, “I tried to calculate the total assets of the seven MPs, but the total amount was shocking. So, I took the average. And, it comes to Rs 818 crore per MP.”Maken claimed that he was always aware of the Rajya Sabha nomination in AAP, as Sushil Gupta, who was a Congress functionary, had come to him in 2017 and asked to be relieved of the party membership because “he had a ‘setting’ in AAP and would be made a Rajya Sabha MP”.He said the large-scale defection in the BJP has exposed the reality that the BJP had formed AAP as a proxy to counter the Congress, which it was not able to fight until 2014. He said, “India’s two best administrators were Sheila Dikshit and Manmohan Singh, and Kejriwal was used to defame them…This led to the BJP coming to power.”Maken said AAP contests elections in states where Congress and BJP are in direct competition and splits the votes to benefit BJP, naming Haryana, Goa, Gujarat as some of them.“We always knew the reality but now the mask has been revealed to the allies of the Indian faction and we hope they will see the reality of AAP,” he said, underlining that the Congress had struck an electoral pact with Kejriwal under pressure from its Indian allies.He claimed that the BJP is playing a dangerous game through defection as it now has 86% MPs from Punjab while it got only 6.6% votes in the 2022 state elections. He said, “Separatists claim that the voice of Punjab is being suppressed. BJP’s game of capturing MPs from Punjab is emboldening the separatists.”
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इंटरमीडिएट परीक्षा में सीतापुर की शिखा वर्मा 97.60 फीसदी अंक हासिल कर पहले स्थान पर रहीं. खास बात यह है कि कशिश वर्मा और शिखा वर्मा एक ही स्कूल की छात्राएं हैं, जो इस उपलब्धि को और भी खास बनाती हैं.
अखिलेश यादव ने आईपैड और हौसला अफजाई की
सम्मान समारोह के दौरान अखिलेश यादव ने अंशिका और कशिश को आईपैड भेंट किया और सभी छात्राओं को आगे की पढ़ाई के लिए प्रेरित किया. उन्होंने कहा कि समाजवादी पार्टी शिक्षा को सर्वाधिक महत्व देती है और ऐसे प्रतिभाशाली छात्र भविष्य में देश का नाम रोशन करेंगे। इन छात्राओं की सफलता इस बात का उदाहरण है कि छोटे शहरों में भी प्रतिभा की कमी नहीं है। सही मार्गदर्शन और कड़ी मेहनत से बड़ी उपलब्धियां हासिल की जा सकती हैं। उनकी उपलब्धि से अन्य विद्यार्थियों को भी प्रेरणा मिलेगी।
एएमयू की कॉफी टेबल बुक का भी विमोचन किया गया
इस कार्यक्रम में अखिलेश यादव ने अलीगढ़ मुस्लिम यूनिवर्सिटी के 100 साल पूरे होने पर एक कॉफी टेबल बुक का विमोचन भी किया. यह किताब प्रोफेसर राहत अबरार ने लिखी है। उन्होंने कहा कि एएमयू और बीएचयू जैसे संस्थानों ने देश के इतिहास में अहम योगदान दिया है और यहां से निकले लोगों ने दुनिया में भारत का नाम रोशन किया है.
‘The Fear of 13’: Tessa Thompson praises Adrien Brody, says, ‘He’s a tremendous actor; He is very kind’.
‘Men in Black’ actresses Tessa Thompson and Adrien Brody recently made their theater debut with their latest Broadway show. During her debut, Thompson talked about what it was like to work with the brutalist actor on stage, and the actress had nothing but good things to say about her co-star.
Read on to learn more about what Thompson said about Adrien Brody
Tessa Thompson talks about Adrien Brody during her Broadway debutEarlier this month, Thompson and Brody opened their first play, ‘The Fear of 13,’ at the James Earl Jones Theater in New York City. During her debut, as reported by People, Thompson gushed about what a great person and actor her co-star, Adrien Brody, was.When asked how was the overall experience of working with the actor, she shared, “It’s great. I worship him. He is amazing in this drama. He is a tremendous actor; He is very kind.” Furthermore, she said that while working with him she felt as if she had known him as a person for a very long time. She added, “I feel like I know him – maybe it’s just that you practice so much, and you get so close – but at the moment it feels like I’ve known him for ages. But it feels like this is just the beginning for us, which I’m grateful for.”The play’s writer Lindsay Ferentino also explained how much she wanted Brody to be a part of her play. Sharing that she kept up with the drama over the ‘Splice’ actor, she added that she “can’t say enough good things about what it’s like to work with him.” [Brody] And write for him.”
About Adrien Brody and Tessa Thompson’s Broadway Debut, ‘The Fear of 13’
Both actors made their Broadway debut in ‘The Fear of 13’, which was written by none other than Lindsay Ferentino. She is known for her work in ‘The Queen of Versailles’, ‘This Flat Earth’ and ‘Ugly Lies the Bone’.The drama is based on a documentary about a man named Nick Yaris, who was sentenced to death for 22 years on false terms. The Broadway play explores his life and how he was imprisoned while awaiting death row, as well as his growth as a person during his more than 20 years behind bars.
Mental health crisis in UK: Survey finds nurses’ workload ‘unbearable’ as patients remain at risk of harm
Survey finds only one in five specialist mental health nurses consider their workload manageable
Mental health patients are being “routinely harmed” in the UK due to rising cases, chronic staff shortages and excessive administrative burden, according to a survey by the Royal College of Nursing (RCN).The survey found that only one in five specialist mental health nurses consider their workload manageable.The UK-wide survey, which received 399 responses from community mental health nurses, highlights the increasing strain on services already struggling to keep pace with demand.
‘Perfect storm’ in mental health nursing, says RCN
Professor Nicola Ranger, general secretary and chief executive of the RCN, said mental health nurses were working in a “perfect storm” of increased demand and inadequate staffing.He warned that despite nurses working under extreme pressure, many patients are missing out on timely care, leading to worsening mental health conditions.
Patients are facing delays, risk of loss is increasing
According to the survey findings, 51 percent of respondents said patients often suffer harm due to high caseloads, while almost a quarter said time pressure results in daily problems such as relapses, falls or self-harm.Some nurses reported that vulnerable patients often waited weeks for a response, while some were never contacted.One respondent described the situation as “unregulated and unsafe”, while another said that due to work pressure, employees sometimes do not have time even for basic needs.
The number of cases is increasing faster than the workforce growth
The RCN said demand for community mental health services in England would increase by 38 per cent between October 2022 and 2025 – from about 499,000 to about 690,000 people. Over the same period, the nursing workforce grew by only 15 percent.Nearly two-thirds of nurses said their workload had increased significantly over the past three years, while only 19 percent described the workload as manageable.
Warnings on burnout and system stress
Nurses also reported severe burnout, with some saying they routinely worked beyond shifts and struggled to complete essential tasks. Administrative burden and “tick-box” processes were cited as major factors reducing time for direct patient care.The Care Quality Commission separately warned that long waiting times were common, with many patients waiting months for mental health appointments.
Call for immediate investment in workforce
The RCN has called for continued and significant investment in community mental health nursing, along with improvements to digital systems to reduce administrative duplication.Professor Ranger said there is an urgent need for stronger workforce planning, adding that community mental health nurses play a vital role in preventing hospital admissions and aiding recovery.
Government defends record funding push
A spokesperson for the UK Department of Health and Social Care said the number of mental health nurses is expected to increase by 26 per cent from July 2024 and highlighted a record £16.1 billion investment in mental health services this year, along with improvements to the Mental Health Act and the recruitment of additional staff.However, health experts and nursing leaders have warned that demand continues to exceed capacity, putting frontline services under continued pressure.
VHP alerts UNGA on minority atrocities in Pakistan and Bangladesh ahead of Chief’s visit to India. india news
VHP raises issue of ‘atrocities’ on minorities to UNGA chief before India tour
New Delhi: A day ahead of UN General Assembly President Annalena Baerbock’s visit to India, Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) has written to her calling for “persistent atrocities” against religious minorities in Pakistan and Bangladesh and sought immediate intervention of the UN.In a letter dated April 27, VHP international president Alok Kumar cited examples of forced conversions, violence and systemic discrimination targeting Hindus, Sikhs, Buddhists and Christians. “The scale and persistence of these serious human rights violations points to systemic discrimination,” he wrote, urging the United Nations to take “affirmative action to protect the lives, rights, dignity and properties of minorities.”Citing findings by UN human rights experts, the letter said that in Pakistan, “about 75% of women and girls affected by forced conversion through marriage were Hindu and 25% were Christian,” with “about 80% of the incidents” taking place in Sindh province. “Adolescents aged 14 to 18 are particularly targeted…women and girls…facing coercion…abuse and severe trauma,” it said. It said authorities often “dismiss complaints… fail to investigate or prosecute… or neglect to properly assess the age of victims”.On Bangladesh, the VHP cited the report submitted to the UN Human Rights Council, which said that “from August 4 to 20, 2024 alone… 2,010 incidents of communal violence were recorded”, “primarily targeting Hindus”. The letter also cites concerns over the safety of indigenous communities in the Chittagong Hill Tracts area.Alleging continued oppression, Kumar said the assurance of equal rights to minorities after Partition was “unfortunately… overturned”. The VHP has demanded an independent international investigation, a victim protection mechanism and accountability under international law.Copies were sent to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar.