Critical Atlantic Ocean current system is showing early signs of collapse, prompting warning from scientists

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India experienced it's warmest October in 123 Years 🌡️

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2024 World Air Quality Report released yesterday
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Antarctica has gained ice mass for the first time in decades, reversing a long-term trend of lossing ice and temporarily offsetting sea-level rise. Between 2021 and 2023, the Antarctic Ice Sheet (AIS) gained approximately 108 gigatons of ice per year, a significant turnaround from the previous decade where it was losing ice at a rate of 142 gigatons per year. This mass gain was particularly notable in four East Antarctic glacier basins that had previously been losing ice.


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We welcome India’s Candidacy to host COP 33 in 2028

– BRICS JOINT STATEMENT

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La Niña likely by year-end, may bring colder winter in India

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🇮🇳🤝🇬🇧 INDIA-UK JOINT STATEMENT

KEY POINTS :-

TRADE

1. Both leaders looked forward to the ratification of the India–UK Comprehensive Economic and #Trade Agreement (CETA) as early as possible to realise its benefits.

2. The Prime Ministers welcomed the resetting of the Joint Economic and Trade Committee (JETCO) which will support the governance and utilisation of the CETA and drive forward our wider trade and investment partnership.

3. Opportunities for investment in both countries in the focus sectors of construction, infrastructure and clean energy, advanced manufacturing, #Defence, #Education, #Sport, #Culture, financial and professional business services, #Science, Technology and innovation, consumer goods and food.

Technology and Innovation

4. Building on the landmark Technology Security Initiative (TSI) –

(1) India–UK Connectivity and Innovation Centre, a joint hub focused on developing AI Native Network for 6G, Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTNs), and Cyber Security for Telecoms.

(2) India–UK Joint Centre for #AI, advancing responsible and trustworthy AI across #Health, #Climate, #Fintech, and Engineering Biology.

(3) India-UK Critical #Minerals Processing and Collaboration to build concrete partnerships which strengthen and diversify Critical Mineral supply chains and deliver investment and growth in both nations. They also announced Phase 2 of the UK-India Critical Minerals Supply Chain Observatory to expand Mineral coverage.

5. India-UK continues to work together to advance Biotechnology with Strategic partnerships being signed between institutions of both countries.

Defence and Security

6. Both countries to expand Bilateral exchanges between the Armed forces of India and UK through Joint Exercises, Training and Capacity building and to build a robust #Maritime security collaboration in the Indo-Pacific, including establishment of the Regional Maritime Security Centre of Excellence (RMSCE) under the Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative (IPOI).

7. An arrangement that will see Indian Air Force Qualified Flying Instructors integrated into UK Royal Air Force training, alongside an agreement that will facilitate our strong training and education relationship.

8. India-UK Inter-Governmental Agreement (IGA) on cooperation in developing Maritime Electric propulsion systems for Indian Naval platforms.

9. Agreement to proceed via G2G route on an initial supply of Lightweight Multirole Missile (LMM) Systems to India.

10. Counter Radicalisation and Violent extremism; combat financing of terrorism and the cross-border movements of Terrorists, prevent exploitation of new and emerging technologies for terrorist purposes; enhance cooperation in information sharing, Judicial Co-operation, Capacity building; and strengthen Bilateral and Multilateral Co-operation in these spheres, including at UN and FATF.

Climate and Energy

11. Reaffirmed the importance of collaboration to achieve Net-Zero goals. India-UK Climate Finance Initiative to enable scaling up of Climate finance, unlocking #GreenEnergy Growth. A new joint investment in the Climate Tech Start-up Fund was announced.

12. The Leaders welcomed the establishment of Offshore Wind Taskforce.They reiterated their intent to explore possibilities for working together through the Global Clean Power Alliance (GCPA).

Education, Culture and People to People

13. Opening of Campuses of Nine leading UK Universities in India.

Regional and Multilateral Cooperation

14. Shared commitment to Global peace and a rules-based International Order, promoting reformed Multilateralism, including reform of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC). UK supports India’s legitimate aspirations for permanent membership in the UNSC.

15. Expressed support for a just and lasting peace in Ukraine ; peace and stability in the Middle East, calling for a 2 State Solution between Israel & Palestine

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🇮🇳🤝🇨🇦 INDIA - CANADA JOINT STATEMENT

1. India & Canada to take Calibrated Measures to restore stability in the Relationship and to pursue a Constructive and Balanced Partnership

2. Advancing India & Canada Security Cooperation and Agreement to continue discussions on Security and Law Enforcement Cooperation.

3. Ministers recognized that in the ongoing Global Economic uncertainty and rising Geopolitical tensions, a strong and Resilient India-Canada Bilateral Relationship is essential.

4. Growing Opportunities in Goods, Services, and #Investment, both sides agreed in #Trade Cooperation :

(1) Ministerial-level discussions on Bilateral Trade and Investment

(2) Resuming the India–Canada CEO Forum in early 2026

5. Recognizing their shared Vision of a Sustainable Future and addressing #Climate Change, Biodiversity loss and Pollution

6. Acknowledging #Energy transformation, both sides reaffirmed :

(1) Re-establish the Canada–India Ministerial Energy Dialogue (CIMED)

(2) Promote Two-Way trade for LNG & LPG and investment in #Oil and #Gas Exploration & Production

(3) Collaborate on sustainable low-carbon fuels and technologies such as Green Hydrogen, Biofuels, Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage (CCUS) and Electric Mobility #GreenEnergy

(4) Exchange Best Practices on Electricity System Management to enhance Grid safety

(5) Discussions in civil nuclear cooperation in support of clean energy transitions

(6) Discussions between India’s Department of Atomic Energy and Canadian Uranium suppliers, from the standpoint of existing and proposed new #Mines

(7) First Critical #Minerals Annual Dialogue in Toronto in March 2026

7. Both sides agreed to deepen collaboration in S&T including #AI, and Digital Infrastructure:

(1) Relaunch the Joint Science and Technology Cooperation Committee (JSTCC)

(2) Canadian AI companies and researchers to participate in India’s forthcoming AI Impact Summit from Feb 2026

8. Deepening collaboration in the Agricultural Sector to promote Food security, enhance Trade and Productivity

9. Strengthen Cooperation in #Education, #Tourism, Cultural exchange

10. Expand Collaboration on Global issues, to ensure more effective and inclusive Multilateral Institutions

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After Record heat in Iceland, Mosquitos have been discovered.

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Another West Disturbance to hit Northern India from May 12-15.

WD is the major reason why Heatwaves have not hit Northern India in May so far at it's potential

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SW Monsoon to hit Andaman & Nicobar Islands Chain by May 16 : IMD #Climate

El Niño is emerging even faster than expected in the Pacific Ocean and odds are increasing that it could become historically strong — a rare "Super" El Niño — by Fall 🍂 or Winter 2026 #Climate

This year, the SouthWest #Monsoon is likely to set in over Kerala on 26th May with a model error of ± 4 days: India Meteorological Department (IMD) #Climate

SW Monsoon have reached Andaman & Nicobar Chain Islands #Climate

India is set to witness Nautapa, the most intense phase of summer heat, from May 25 to June 2. Stay safe!

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Good news for North & East India... A massive Western Distrubance (WD) will hit India from May 29 - June 3 bringing Rainfall

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IMD revise SouthWest #Monsoon Arrival date to 3 June ± 1 day in Kerala #Climate

Another Western Disturbance(WD) is likely to hit North India from June 11-15 #Climate

🚨 IMD announces onset of El-Nino which will severely (-ve) impact Monsoon Rains in India

In it's June 2026 ENSO and Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD) Bulletin, the IMD said that warming sea surface temperatures in the central and eastern Pacific have crossed the threshold required for El Nino conditions #Climate

An El Nino year, a Forecast of below-normal rain and UP was potentially heading with a Huge Monsoon Deficit. But retreating monsoon changes the dynamics and the seasonal deficit turns 2% Surplus.

In the last 48 hours, UP received 19 times its normal rainfall for the period.

Note – The Great Indian Monsoon has once again delivered without fail

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