Amid reports of differences cropping up between various parties in the INDIA bloc, the alliance has decided to reschedule the meeting of party heads to the third week of December. Earlier Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge had called a meeting of the INDIA bloc leaders for December 6. Instead, the 14-member coordination panel will meet at Mr. Kharge’s residence on Wednesday.

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<p>A recent report brings good news about India's efforts to protect the environment. It says that each person in India produces much less pollution than the global average. This is a big deal and shows that India is doing well in being eco-friendly.</p>

<p>The report looks at important data, focusing on how much pollution each person makes in India. Unlike other places worldwide, India stands out because people here create way less pollution individually. This news makes us wonder why India is doing better in taking care of the environment.</p>

<h2><strong>Comparison with global averages</strong></h2>

<p>In comparison to the average pollution created globally, which is often criticised for causing climate change, India stands as a good example. The report tells us that the pollution produced by each person in India is less than half of what is usual worldwide. This shows that India could be a guide for other countries trying to reduce the impact of their activities on the environment.</p>

<p>Looking into why India has lower pollution per person, we find that the country's rules about taking care of nature play a big role. India has smart plans for using clean energy, planting more trees, and being mindful of how people live. The report suggests that these rules are not only helping India grow in a good way but also encouraging people to live in a more eco-friendly manner.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;COP28 President Sultan al-Jaber under fire over fossil fuel remark</strong></p>

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<p>Even though India is doing well in keeping pollution low, there are still some problems. More people moving to cities, industries growing, and the need for more energy might make pollution go up. But the report also tells us that this is a chance for the government, businesses, and people to find new ideas that let us grow and still take care of the environment.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/cop28-presidents-no-science-behind-oil-phase-out-statement-causes-alarm-666064">Also read |&nbsp;COP28 president's 'no science to justify oil phase-out' statement causes alarm</a></p>

<p>As the world deals with the results of climate change, India's success in taking care of the environment becomes very important. The report suggests that if other countries learn from India's good way of developing, it could help everyone fight climate change together.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


A recent report brings good news about India's efforts to protect the environment. It says that each person in India produces much less pollution than the global average.

A recent report brings good news about India's efforts to protect the environment. It says that each person in India produces much less pollution than the global average. This is a big deal and shows that India is doing well in being eco-friendly. The report looks at important data, focusing on how much pollution each person makes in India. Unlike other places worldwide, India stands out because people here create way less pollution individually. This news makes us wonder why India is doing better in taking care of the environment. Comparison with global averages In comparison to the average pollution created globally, which is often criticised for causing climate change, India stands as a good example. The report tells us that the pollution produced by each person in India is less than half of what is usual worldwide. This shows that India could be a guide for other countries trying to reduce the impact of their activities on the environment. Looking into why India has lower pollution per person, we find that the country's rules about taking care of nature play a big role. India has smart plans for using clean energy, planting more trees, and being mindful of how people live. The report suggests that these rules are not only helping India grow in a good way but also encouraging people to live in a more eco-friendly manner. Also watch | COP28 President Sultan al-Jaber under fire over fossil fuel remark Even though India is doing well in keeping pollution low, there are still some problems. More people moving to cities, industries growing, and the need for more energy might make pollution go up. But the report also tells us that this is a chance for the government, businesses, and people to find new ideas that let us grow and still take care of the environment. Also read | COP28 president's 'no science to justify oil phase-out' statement causes alarm As the world deals with the results of climate change, India's success in taking care of the environment becomes very important. The report suggests that if other countries learn from India's good way of developing, it could help everyone fight climate change together. (With inputs from agencies)

India's per capita greenhouse gas emissions less than half of global average: Report

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Kenyan President William Ruto are exchanging MoUs. At the invitation of the President, Droupadi Murmu, the President of the Republic of Kenya, H.E. Dr. William Samoei Ruto is on a state visit to India from 4-6 December, 2023. He is accompanied by a high-level official delegation. It is President William Ruto’s first visit to India in his present capacity.

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At the time Cyclone Michaung makes its landfall, its windspeed is expected to be 110 kmph. Almost 10,000 people have been evacuated. Heavy to very heavy rains, accompanied by strong winds, have already lashed many parts, including Nellore, Prakasam and Bapatla districts. The Andhra Pradesh government has appointed several senior bureaucrats as special officers for the cyclone affected districts.

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In the alleged plot to murder Khalistani terrorist in the US - Pannun - senior US officials lead a delegation in India to discuss the alleged murder plot. White House deputy National Security Advisor lead the US delegation.

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At the invitation of the President, Droupadi Murmu, the President of the Republic of Kenya, H.E. Dr. William Samoei Ruto will pay a State visit to India from 4-6 December, 2023. He will be accompanied by a high-level official delegation. It will be President William Ruto’s first visit to India in his present capacity. During his stay in New Delhi, President Ruto will meet with the President.

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The Indian states of Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu are on orange alert for cyclone Michaung. Rains lashed parts of Southern India as a tropical Cyclone began its approach towards the region. Both states are bracing themselves for the Cyclone to make landfall on December 5th.

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India celebrated its Navy Day today, honouring and acknowledging achievements of country's naval forces. This year India celebrated Navy day at Sindhudurg Fort.

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PM Narendra Modi says, "I have been urging for your (Opposition) cooperation in the House. Today, I also speak politically - it is beneficial for you too if you give a message of positivity to the country. It is not right for democracy if your image becomes that of hatred and negativity. Opposition is equally important for democracy, it should be equally capable."

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Maldives President Muizzu says that India has agreed to withdraw its soldiers from the island nation. Muizzu made these remarks following engagements on the sidelines of COP28 climate summit with the Indian officials.

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India and US are considering plans to team up and deliver development projects in the Pacific Island. This comes after island became a strategic location for both US and China.

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India is gearing up for the winter session of the parliament this is going to be the last full-fledged session before the next Lok Sabha elections. The session is starting on Monday, a day after the results of the assembly elections to four states will be out.

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<p>Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's ruling Bharatiya Janata Party won three key states in western and central India ahead of next year's general elections. The BJP, on December 3, unseated the principal opposition party Congress in two states, Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh, in another sign of the expanding political dominance of the BJP under Modi.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Congress party was able to win the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/telangana-election-results-2023-brs-concedes-defeat-extends-congratulations-to-congress-665743">southern state of Telangana</a>, which had its only third assembly election since its formation in June 2014 after its division from Andhra Pradesh state.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In India, the state elections do not decide the formation of government at the Centre in New Delhi's corridors of power. They partly decide the composition of the upper house of parliament or the Rajya Sabha (where members are elected by the members of state assemblies), and whose tenure almost never coincides with the tenure of Lok Sabha, the upper house of parliament directly elected by people during General Elections every five years.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/indian-pm-modi-hails-four-state-election-results-as-victory-of-politics-of-development-665751">Hat-trick in state elections is guarantee of hat-trick in 2024, says Indian PM Modi</a></strong></p>

<p>The Congress party conceded defeat while hailing its grace-saving win in Telangana.</p>

<p>Here's how the elections looked like in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Telangana, according to the Election Commission of India.<img alt="Courtesy: Election Commission of India" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="bda8e0e7-2498-45e5-b061-588898e5e06a" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/Untitled%20design%20-%202023-12-04T023837.200.png" /></p>

<p><em>Courtesy: Election Commission of India</em></p>

<h2><strong>What does it mean?</strong></h2>

<p>Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh, where the BJP won,&nbsp;together constitute 65 of 543 seats in Lok Sabha or Lower House of the Indian Parliament directly elected by the people every five years. The BJP currently holds 63 of these 65 seats, and for the Indian National Congress — the principal opposition party run by India's fourth-generation Nehru-Gandhi family — this loss is morale-shattering.</p>

<p>"We bow to the Janata Janardan," Indian PM&nbsp;Modi, wrote on X (formerly Twitter), expressing reverence for the electorate's mandate in these states.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Suggesting that the win in three states is a sign of BJP securing a third straight term in New Delhi, Modi, while delivering a speech at the BJP headquarters in New Delhi,&nbsp;said: "Some people are even saying that today's hattrick has guaranteed the hattrick in 2024."</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Assembly elections results: Backward castes, women swing the results towards BJP</strong></p>

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<p>In total, elections were held in five states&nbsp;— Rajasthan in western India, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh in central India, Telangana in southern India and Mizoram state in the northeast&nbsp;—&nbsp;in November to choose lawmakers for their local legislatures.</p>

<p>The Election Commission of India released the results for four states on Sunday (Dec 3), while counting in Mizoram will be done on Monday (Dec 4).</p>


Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's ruling Bharatiya Janata Party won three key states in western and central India ahead of next year's general elections. The BJP, on December 3, unseated the principal opposition party Congress in two states, Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh, in another sign of the expanding political dominance of the BJP under Modi.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's ruling Bharatiya Janata Party won three key states in western and central India ahead of next year's general elections. The BJP, on December 3, unseated the principal opposition party Congress in two states, Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh, in another sign of the expanding political dominance of the BJP under Modi. The Congress party was able to win the southern state of Telangana, which had its only third assembly election since its formation in June 2014 after its division from Andhra Pradesh state. In India, the state elections do not decide the formation of government at the Centre in New Delhi's corridors of power. They partly decide the composition of the upper house of parliament or the Rajya Sabha (where members are elected by the members of state assemblies), and whose tenure almost never coincides with the tenure of Lok Sabha, the upper house of parliament directly elected by people during General Elections every five years. Also read | Hat-trick in state elections is guarantee of hat-trick in 2024, says Indian PM Modi The Congress party conceded defeat while hailing its grace-saving win in Telangana. Here's how the elections looked like in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Telangana, according to the Election Commission of India. Courtesy: Election Commission of India What does it mean? Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh, where the BJP won, together constitute 65 of 543 seats in Lok Sabha or Lower House of the Indian Parliament directly elected by the people every five years. The BJP currently holds 63 of these 65 seats, and for the Indian National Congress — the principal opposition party run by India's fourth-generation Nehru-Gandhi family — this loss is morale-shattering. "We bow to the Janata Janardan," Indian PM Modi, wrote on X (formerly Twitter), expressing reverence for the electorate's mandate in these states. Suggesting that the win in three states is a sign of BJP securing a third straight term in New Delhi, Modi, while delivering a speech at the BJP headquarters in New Delhi, said: "Some people are even saying that today's hattrick has guaranteed the hattrick in 2024." Also watch | Assembly elections results: Backward castes, women swing the results towards BJP × In total, elections were held in five states — Rajasthan in western India, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh in central India, Telangana in southern India and Mizoram state in the northeast — in November to choose lawmakers for their local legislatures. The Election Commission of India released the results for four states on Sunday (Dec 3), while counting in Mizoram will be done on Monday (Dec 4).

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<p>India and Maldives have agreed to form a core group to deliberate on the continued usage of Indian military platforms in the island nation. This initiative follows a key meeting between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu in Dubai, where the leaders discussed various aspects of bilateral cooperation, including development cooperation, economic relations, and climate change.</p>

<p>Regarding the utilisation of Indian platforms, such as helicopters and Dornier aircraft, gifted to the Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF), sources stated that during the Dubai meeting on December 1, the leaders briefly discussed the issue of Indian platforms in the Maldives, emphasising that the "continued usefulness of the Indian platforms....needs to be looked at in a proper perspective."</p>

<p>According to sources, the "Maldivian side has acknowledged the utility of these platforms. The fact that it is an important segment of bilateral development partnership is recognised by both sides."</p>

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<p>Both sides will be discussing how to keep the platforms operationally going, which are run by Indian military personnel, and the core group's role will be to look into the "details of how to take this forward".</p>

<p>President Muizzu, who had made the removal of Indian military personnel from the Maldives an election issue, raised the matter with Indian Minister Kiren Rijiju during his recent visit to the country.</p>

<p>He was in the country in November to take part in the oath-taking ceremony of the new President.</p>

<p>Also Read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/telangana-elections-from-hattrick-loading-ktr-goes-to-missed-the-mark-after-defeat-665769">Telangana elections: From ‘hattrick loading’, KTR goes to ‘missed the mark’ after defeat</a></p>

<p>According to Maldives media reports, Muizzu after returning from his foreign visits, in a presser with the local media, stated that the "Indian government has agreed to remove the Indian soldiers and a high-level committee to solve the issues related to the development."</p>

<p>India's gifted platforms have not only contributed significantly to areas like humanitarian assistance, disaster relief, and combating illegal maritime activities but have also played a crucial role in executing over 500 medical evacuations in the past five years, saving numerous Maldivian lives.</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/new-maldives-president-wants-india-out-662557">New Maldives President wants India out</a></strong></p>

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<p>Friday's meeting in Dubai on the sidelines of the Climate Summit was the first in-person meeting between Indian and Maldivian leaders since President Muizzu assumed office.</p>

<p>Breaking from tradition, the newly elected President embarked on his inaugural foreign visit to Turkey and the UAE instead of the customary first visit to India, signalling a departure from the longstanding practice where new Maldivian presidents traditionally travel to India to underscore the close ties between the two nations.<br />
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India and Maldives have agreed to form a core group to deliberate on the continued usage of Indian military platforms in the island nation. This initiative follows a key meeting between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu in Dubai, where the leaders discussed various aspects of bilateral cooperation, including development cooperation, economic relations, and climate change.

India and Maldives have agreed to form a core group to deliberate on the continued usage of Indian military platforms in the island nation. This initiative follows a key meeting between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu in Dubai, where the leaders discussed various aspects of bilateral cooperation, including development cooperation, economic relations, and climate change. Regarding the utilisation of Indian platforms, such as helicopters and Dornier aircraft, gifted to the Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF), sources stated that during the Dubai meeting on December 1, the leaders briefly discussed the issue of Indian platforms in the Maldives, emphasising that the "continued usefulness of the Indian platforms....needs to be looked at in a proper perspective." According to sources, the "Maldivian side has acknowledged the utility of these platforms. The fact that it is an important segment of bilateral development partnership is recognised by both sides." Also Read | Jaishankar, Amit Shah react as BJP secures power in key states ahead of 2024 elections Both sides will be discussing how to keep the platforms operationally going, which are run by Indian military personnel, and the core group's role will be to look into the "details of how to take this forward". President Muizzu, who had made the removal of Indian military personnel from the Maldives an election issue, raised the matter with Indian Minister Kiren Rijiju during his recent visit to the country. He was in the country in November to take part in the oath-taking ceremony of the new President. Also Read | Telangana elections: From ‘hattrick loading’, KTR goes to ‘missed the mark’ after defeat According to Maldives media reports, Muizzu after returning from his foreign visits, in a presser with the local media, stated that the "Indian government has agreed to remove the Indian soldiers and a high-level committee to solve the issues related to the development." India's gifted platforms have not only contributed significantly to areas like humanitarian assistance, disaster relief, and combating illegal maritime activities but have also played a crucial role in executing over 500 medical evacuations in the past five years, saving numerous Maldivian lives. Watch | New Maldives President wants India out × Friday's meeting in Dubai on the sidelines of the Climate Summit was the first in-person meeting between Indian and Maldivian leaders since President Muizzu assumed office. Breaking from tradition, the newly elected President embarked on his inaugural foreign visit to Turkey and the UAE instead of the customary first visit to India, signalling a departure from the longstanding practice where new Maldivian presidents traditionally travel to India to underscore the close ties between the two nations.

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