Neha Poonia

Director of News, APAC @featurestory | On air for @ChannelNewsAsia @CBCNews @itvnews @AJEnglish, @SBSNews, among other networks| Usual disclaimers

[Neha Poonia @NehaPoonia]

'We should all be feminists.'

[Vijaita Singh @vijaita]

Excl: Ground reality vs official records: Census fieldwork is throwing up data that differ from govt records on open defecation free villages, use of cow dung cakes/kerosene/crop residue for cooking in urban areas despite LPG connection, no electricity. Enumerators asked to revisit and review the “data discrepancies”.I ✍️

https://t.co/1LaYwpiiED

[Neha Poonia @NehaPoonia]

We’re looking to talk to impacted CBSE students for a story for @ChannelNewsAsia. If you know someone or are someone who’d like to tell us about your experience, do get in touch. @IshanGarg93

[Soumya Swaminathan @doctorsoumya]

Modelling results suggest that even a single day of extreme heat yields thousands of excess deaths, and a multi-day heatwave results in tens of thousands of excess deaths. #Heat is a public health emergency. https://t.co/RNgkPNAkq6 @MoHFW_INDIA @ndmaindia @thePHFI @CEEWIndia

[suhasini raj @suhasiniraj]

Deadly Violence Spreads in India’s Forgotten War Zone

https://t.co/CI1PhbnNm1 via @NYTimes

[Al Jazeera English @AJEnglish]

US-Israeli war on Iran overshadow Quad alliance talks in New Delhi, as foreign ministers pledge deeper energy and maritime security cooperation across the Indo-Pacific.

Al Jazeera’s @NehaPoonia reports.

[Neha Poonia @NehaPoonia]

Our report on the #Quad Foreign Ministers’ meeting today for @AJEnglish

Filmed and edited by @KshitijNagar

[Neha Poonia @NehaPoonia]

We spoke to @shrutipandalai at @LowyInstitute on the Quad FMs summit and the expectations around it.

@ChannelNewsAsia

[The Lowy Institute @LowyInstitute]

The @LowyInstitute's @shrutipandalai was quoted by @ChannelNewsAsia on the upcoming Quad foreign ministers meeting in New Delhi, aimed at reaffirming the bloc's relevance. 👇https://t.co/1zI35D7jUO

[Aditya Kalra @adityakalra]

🚨BREAKING NEWS: Air India crash report -- India is preparing an interim report ahead of the accident’s anniversary, not a final one, as the investigation is complex and is taking time, a source said.

Some investigators involved in the crash probe were not aware of the Indian officials’ planned visit to Seattle to inspect a fuel switch linked to a separate Air India London incident.

https://t.co/9JSnA0tMeP @abhijithg4 @ReutersMontreal @Jamie_Freed

[Shruti Pandalai @shrutipandalai]

Joined ⁦@BloombergTV⁩ earlier to discuss the Quad FM’s meeting. “Get messaging on US reassurance to region right,sharpen focus on key deliverables,Quad’s flexibility is an asset, persevere and deliver”. The Presser from Delhi seems in tune! https://t.co/535zlsRK7T

[Dr. S. Jaishankar @DrSJaishankar]

🇮🇳 dispatched the first tranche of urgent medical supplies and protective kits to @AfricaCDC today.

Committed to support Africa in responding to the emerging Ebola public health emergency. @_AfricanUnion

[Suhasini Haidar @suhasinih]

Excl: Quad remains ‘vital’, says Japan FM Motegi rejecting concerns over the grouping’s importance, indicates in intv @the_hindu that Critical Mineral coop at top of agenda, calls on India to improve infra, protect IPR to shore up Japanese investment. https://t.co/5i3HQlbsGS

[Al Jazeera English @AJEnglish]

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has held talks with senior officials in New Delhi. The two sides discussed trade, energy, defence cooperation, and the conflict in the Middle East.

Al Jazeera’s @NehaPoonia has the latest.

[Suhasini Haidar @suhasinih]

Jaishankar to host Quad FM meet with Rubio, Motegi and Wong on Tuesday, announces MEA. Free and Open Indo Pacific, Hormuz blockade on agenda, unclear if sinking of Iran ship by Us in Indian Ocean will be raised. https://t.co/5GmwRNwyyi

[Secretary Marco Rubio @SecRubio]

In New Delhi, I met with Indian Prime Minister @narendramodi to underscore the importance of the U.S.-India relationship. We discussed the situation in the Middle East and U.S.-India partnership in energy, securing critical supply chains, and collaboration on emerging technologies. I was pleased to invite Prime Minister Modi to the White House on behalf of the President.

[Ambassador Sergio Gor @USAmbIndia]

Secretary Marco Rubio has landed in Kolkata. This is his first trip to India. Later today, we will call on Prime Minister @narendramodi in New Delhi. Trade, Technology, Defense, QUAD, and many other items to discuss and advance over the next few days!

[Soumya Swaminathan @doctorsoumya]

Time for India to set up a Heat Commission- we need a forward looking, coordinated, gender sensitive, multi-sectoral plan to address the varied impacts that heat is having on our society. A roadmap to protect lives & livelihoods, food security, & strengthen community resilience.

[Astha Savyasachi @SavyasachiAstha]

🚨 Delhi’s toxic air isn’t just choking people. It’s cutting pregnancies short.

Nearly 1 in 8 babies in Delhi are now born premature.

In just 5 years, the preterm birth rate has shot up by 21%.

Doctors are increasingly linking it to toxic air pollution. Behind the smog are babies in NICUs, mothers struggling through pregnancy, and a public health crisis hiding in plain sight.

@AkankhyaAk72623 and I report for @newslaundry -

https://t.co/Hbj97xUZe9

[Neha Poonia @NehaPoonia]

@abhijeet_dipke Hi Abhijeet,
What's the best way to get in touch with you please? This is for a story for @ChannelNewsAsia.

[Shaun Tandon @shauntandon]

Sign of influence US exerts now in Venezuela. Rubio effectively makes travel announcement for interim president Delcy Rodriguez, telling reporters she'll go to India next week to discuss energy cooperation. Rubio there next week as well.

[India Meteorological Department @Indiametdept]

Heat waves in India are becoming longer, stronger, and more frequent.
Our research paper explores how the El Niño–Southern Oscillation (ENSO) influences extreme temperature events across India and intensifies heat wave conditions during El Niño years.

Key insights:
• Higher heat wave frequency during El Niño
• Increased temperature anomalies across Northwest & Central India
• Longer heat wave duration and wider spatial spread
• Growing climate risks in a warming world

Understanding ENSO is crucial for improving heat wave prediction, preparedness, and climate resilience.

#heatwave #enso #elnino #climatechange #extremeweather #indiaweather #meteorology #climatescience #research #MAUSAMJournal

@moesgoi @airnewsalerts @DDNational @ndmaindia @ICRER_MHA