Global temperatures the highest in at least 100,000 years

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New Delhi, July 7 (IANS) The planet’s temperature has soared again to levels not seen in the modern record-keeping era, marking the fourth straight day of record temperatures.

These alarming new records are likely the highest temperatures in “at least 100,000 years", one scientist told CNN.

The global average daily temperature climbed to 17.23-degree Celsius on Thursday, according to the University of Maine’s Climate Reanalyser, which uses data from the US National Centers for Environmental Prediction, CNN

It’s been a week of recordbreaking temperatures. On Monday, the average global temperature reached 17.01-degree Celsius, the highest in the NCEP’s data, which goes back to 1979. On Tuesday, it climbed to 17.18-degree Celsius, where it remained on Wednesday.

Before this week, the record in NCEP’s data was 16.92-degree Celsius, which was set in August 2016, CNN reported.

Though this week’s records are not yet official, another global climate tracking agency confirmed several in its own data.

The European Union’s Copernicus Climate Change Service said that Monday’s and Tuesday’s global temperatures were also records in its data, which dates back to 1940.

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"But being an Indian in UAE, which is completing 40 years, I will be the first person to support any initiative taken by our government and being an Indian, it is the responsibility of every Indian to support the initiatives taken by the Prime Minister of our country. support."

Azad Moopen, Founder Chairman & Managing Director, Aster DM Healthcare expressed his excitement about this visit and said: "As a strong advocate for the India-UAE Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, I welcome Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the UAE this week.

"This visit holds immense significance as it presents an opportunity to further enhance collaboration and explore avenues for growth across multiple sectors. With a focus on energy, education, healthcare, food security, fintech, defense, and culture, this visit will pave the way for deeper engagement and mutually beneficial outcomes. Additionally, discussions on global issues, considering UAE's Presidency of COP-28 and India's G20 Presidency, will strengthen cooperation and address shared challenges on the international stage.

"I believe that the discussions and engagements during this visit will not only strengthen the bilateral relationship but also benefit both nations by catalyzing advancements in healthcare delivery and innovation.”

Looking forward to PM Modi's visit, Chandu Siroya, MD, Siroya Jewelers, who was the first to receive the consignment from India after CEP, said: "We are eagerly looking forward to the upcoming visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the UAE, as his previous visits have consistently reinforced the strong bond between our countries.

"We are confident that this upcoming visit will lead to many promising announcements, which will further boost our development. Modi's visit will add a different dimension to the relationship in terms of diplomacy and trade.

"As we all know, Modi enjoys good personal relations with the rulers of the UAE. Every Indian will benefit from this visit, as India and the UAE now share ties at multiple levels, including culture, entertainment, and import and export."

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From a merchant'S perspective, RuPay offers lower processing fees than its competitors, making it a more affordable option for merchants. It provides greater flexibility and convenience, along with reducing transaction costs for both consumers and merchants. Relation between India and UAE is giving an amazing opportunity to Indian startups, to launch their ideas in the international market through a friendly country UAE. Startups are very excited about this visit as for many Indian startups in UAE, it is PM Modi’s first visit after their operation in UAE.

Indian students pursuing Masters in France to get 5-year work visa: PM Modi observational data sets that only go back to the mid-20th century, they are “almost certainly” the warmest temperatures the planet has seen over a much longer time period, according to Jennifer Francis, a senior scientist at Woodwell Climate Research Center, CNN reported.

Francis estimated that this week’s temperatures are the warmest “probably going back at least 100,000 years,” calling the records “a huge thing”, CNN reported.

Scientists know this because of the many millennia of climate data extracted from proxies like tree rings, ice cores and coral reefs – data that is a cornerstone to their understanding of the climate system and how humans have contributed to rapid global warming since the industrial revolution.

New Delhi, July 14 (IANS) Indian students pursuing a Master's degree in France will now be given a five-year long-term post-study visa, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced. Modi, who is on an official visit to France at the invitation of President Emmanuel Macron, made the announcement during his address to the Indian community at LA Seine Musicale in Paris on Thursday.

"The last time I came to France, it was decided that Indian students studying in France would be given a two-year post-study work visa. Now, it has been decided that Indian students pursuing Masters in France will be given a long-term post-study visa of five years," he said.

During his address, the Prime Minister also highlighted the contribution of the Indian community in France, who form a strong foundation of the IndiaFrance partnership. Approximately 65,000 immigrants from India currently reside in France.

Around 2.7 million students enroll for French higher education, 14 per cent of whom are foreign students, according to a French embassy data.

France is especially popular for its management programmes with over 70 per cent of Indian students enrolled in them. According to the latest official data collected post-Covid, there were around 6,000 Indian students in France in the 20212022 academic year.

France plans to invite 20,000 Indian students in the country by the year 2025, Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna said last year.