Month: May 2025

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday reiterated that Operation Sindoor should not be treated as a one-off initiative and civil defence preparedness must be institutionalised by the states.During the Governing Council meeting of Niti Ayog, PM Modi said that the states must modernise their approach to civil preparedness. He also added that the recent mock drills have reignited our attention to civil defence states should institutionalize Civil Defence preparedness."The CMs and LGs praised Operation Sindoor for its precision and targeted strikes which led to destruction of terror infrastructure. In one voice, they praised PM’s leadership and the valour of the Armed Forces," Niti Ayog said in a statement."They also praised the efforts towards Aatmanirbharta in the defence sector which have strengthened the defence forces and bolstered confidence in our capabilities," it added.This was the first major meeting […]

[ad_1] Climate change can affect mental health (AI image) As the effects of climate change become increasingly visible- through rising temperatures, erratic weather patterns, and environmental degradation- another, often overlooked crisis is also deepening: its impact on mental health.The psychological burden of climate change is not just reactive- it is systemic. It reflects how environmental disruptions are inseparable from human life, livelihoods, and emotional security. The mind, much like the ecosystem, is sensitive to instability and loss.According to research available at the National Library of Medicine, climate change affects mental health in numerous ways. "Droughts, floods, rising sea level, increasing ambient temperatures and other consequences of climate change can produce increasing psychological distress through many mediators," the report stated. These mediators include economic strain, forced migration, traumatic events, and a gradual erosion of social capital.Coping with eco-anxiety and building emotional […]