5 October 2021
More Indian rhinos today than 100 years ago: Successful protective measures have spurred the growth of endangered rhino species
Workers union alleges undue benefits to Adani: In an open letter to PM Narendra Modi, the Airports Authority Employees’ Union has highlighted that assets valued at ₹1,300 cr were sold to Adani for a mere ₹500 cr when it took over the Mangalore, Lucknow, Ahmedabad airports last year
Coal shortages in India: India’s coal-fired power producers have an average of just 4 days’ worth of fuel consumption on hand; Stocks are rated critically low at 104 out of a total of 135 power plants; Stocks are rated critically low at 127 GW out of total of 165 GW of capacity
Climate change: Indian cities among places with highest rise in exposure to extreme heat
Yogi govt stops politicians from visiting farmer protest site: Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel stopped from coming out of Lucknow airport; This is probably the first time that a Chief Minister has not been allowed to move out of an airport
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