Nestlé, PepsiCo, Coca-Cola among 60 firms responsible for half of world’s plastic pollution

Fewer than 60 multinationals are responsible for more than half of the world’s plastic pollution, with five responsible for a quarter of that, based...

India’s household debt hits record high at 39.1% of GDP

New Delhi: India's household debt may have hit an all-time high of 39.1% of the gross domestic product (GDP) in the third quarter of...

Amid dull campaigning, Jammu braces for Lok Sabha elections

  Jammu, Apr 22: Unlike Udhampur constituency, Jammu Lok Sabha seat is expriencing subdued  enthusiasm as political parties are seen shying away from holding any...

122 glaciers shrinking in Pir Panjal, heightened risk of Glacial Floods: Report

  Srinagar, Apr 20: A study on the extent of damage caused by climate change has revealed some shocking aspects of glaciers in Kashmir's Pirpanjal...

Lok Sabha polls phase 1: 62% voter turnout against 69% in 2019

New Delhi: Defying heat that scorched most of the 102 constituencies spread across 18 states and three Union territories, millions queued up at polling...

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