Disaster Management

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Women and Women's OrganizationsPoverty and Developmental IssuesHealth SectorDisaster and Disaster Management
7 Dec, 2025

Women face greater health risks from rising heat: study, Pg11

Extreme heat disproportionately impacts women's health, causing fatigue, mental distress, and economic losses, especially among vulnerable populations across seven states.

Urbanization, Problems and RemediesImportant Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesDisaster and Disaster Management
4 Dec, 2025

The climate is breaching the wall of urban metrics, Pg8

Urban liveability indices fail to account for climate risks, disproportionately impacting vulnerable populations in developing Asian cities during extreme weather events.

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsDisaster and Disaster Management
3 Dec, 2025

How the river Kosi’s shifting course exposes the perils of embankments, Pg II

Kosi River's frequent embankment breaches highlight the limitations of structural flood control measures and ecological impacts in the Gangetic plains.

India and its Neighbourhood RelationsDisaster and Disaster Management
29 Nov, 2025

India launches ‘Operation Sagar Bandhu’ to provide relief supplies to Sri Lanka, Pg8

India initiates 'Operation Sagar Bandhu,' dispatching INS Vikrant and INS Udaygiri with relief for cyclone-hit Sri Lanka, reaffirming 'Neighbourhood First' policy.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureDisaster and Disaster Management
29 Nov, 2025

India’s disaster response, a slippery slope for federalism, Pg6

Kerala's Wayanad landslides expose Centre-State asymmetry in disaster relief, raising concerns over India's cooperative federalism and disaster-risk finance framework.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsDisaster and Disaster Management
29 Nov, 2025

India's 'Operation Sagar Bandhu' to assist neighbour, Pg14

India initiates 'Operation Sagar Bandhu,' dispatching INS Vikrant and INS Udalgiri with aid to cyclone-hit Sri Lanka, facing unprecedented disaster.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Environmental Impact AssessmentDisaster and Disaster Management
19 Nov, 2025

The NH-701A highway is an ecological risk, Pg7

NH-701A highway project in J&K raises ecological concerns due to fragile Himalayan landscape and relaxed environmental scrutiny.

Important International Institutions, Agencies and ForaConservation, Pollution and DegradationDisaster and Disaster Management
15 Nov, 2025

Invest in people's resilience, clean energy, Pg 12

Global Carbon Project warns emissions are still rising, jeopardizing Paris Agreement's 1.5°C target despite renewable energy growth.

Conservation, Pollution and DegradationDisaster and Disaster Management
13 Nov, 2025

India ninth worst affected by extreme weather: study, Pg14

India ranks ninth globally in Climate Risk Index 2026, facing increased extreme weather events and economic losses between 1995-2024.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesConservation, Pollution and DegradationDisaster and Disaster Management
13 Nov, 2025

India 9th among countries worst hit by climate disasters in last 30 yrs: Report, Pg9.

India ranks 9th globally in climate disaster impact over 30 years, facing 430 extreme events costing $170 billion.

E GovernanceConservation, Pollution and DegradationDisaster and Disaster Management
12 Nov, 2025

When data became the first responder, Pg11

Andhra Pradesh's Cyclone Michaung response showcases data-driven disaster governance, leveraging technology for proactive resilience and minimizing impact through early warning systems.

Important International Institutions, Agencies and ForaConservation, Pollution and DegradationDisaster and Disaster Management
11 Nov, 2025

What South Asia wants from COP30, Pg6

South Asia seeks climate finance, adaptation focus, and trust-building at COP30 for effective climate action and regional resilience.

World WarsDisaster and Disaster Management
10 Nov, 2025

Russia targets Ukrainian nuclear substations, kills 7, PgII.

Russia intensifies attacks on Ukrainian nuclear substations, raising nuclear safety concerns and leaving thousands without power amid ongoing conflict.

Important International Institutions, Agencies and ForaConservation, Pollution and DegradationDisaster and Disaster Management
8 Nov, 2025

COP 30 must address the most vulnerable, Pg10.

COP30 faces pressure to bridge adaptation finance gap, prioritizing vulnerable populations amidst escalating climate impacts and unmet Paris Agreement goals.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentConservation, Pollution and DegradationDisaster and Disaster Management
5 Nov, 2025

Lives saved, livelihoods lost, Pg9

Cyclone Montha devastates Odisha, exposing livelihood vulnerabilities despite improved disaster preparedness and highlighting the need for resilient economic strategies.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesDisaster and Disaster Management
4 Nov, 2025

WHAT MAKES AFGHANISTAN SO PRONE TO EARTHQUAKES?, Pg13.

Afghanistan's frequent earthquakes: Tectonic plate interactions, historical devastation, and vulnerable regions explained after recent 6.3 magnitude tremor killed seven.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsDisaster and Disaster Management
4 Nov, 2025

As quake hits Afghanistan, India reaches out to Taliban govt, sends aid, Pg1.

India provides aid to Afghanistan after earthquake, reaffirming commitment to Afghan people and improving bilateral relations with Taliban regime.

Urbanization, Problems and RemediesChanges in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaDisaster and Disaster Management
4 Nov, 2025

Delhi sinking fastest among Indian megacities, Pg3.

Study reveals Delhi is sinking at alarming rate of 51mm/year, putting 2,264 buildings at high structural risk due to groundwater depletion.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsDisaster and Disaster Management
3 Nov, 2025

Depressing pattern, Pg6

India's recurring stampedes highlight governance gaps; stricter licensing and safety enforcement urged for religious gatherings to avert disasters.

Science and Technology in Everyday LifeDisaster and Disaster Management
2 Nov, 2025

IIT Kanpur tried cloud seeding despite ‘no clouds’ alert, Pg 8.

The article reports on IIT Kanpur’s recent cloud seeding experiment conducted over Delhi to combat air pollution, despite the India Meteorological Department (IMD) warning that cloud conditions were inadequate. The experiment failed twice, raising questions about scientific coordination and efficacy.

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