Environment
Mumbai Under Red Alert As IMD Warns Of Extremely Heavy Rainfall, High Tides Over Weekend
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for Mumbai, forecasting heavy to very heavy rainfall across the city and its suburbs...
Delhi Launches Rs 8,300 Crore Air Quality Initiative Funded by World Bank
The Delhi government has officially announced a comprehensive programme aimed at combating air pollution, with an estimated budget of Rs 8,300 crore. This initiative,...
How Europe’s Scorching Heatwave is Hitting Livelihoods and Travel
The current heatwave has exacerbated existing challenges in Europe, following a survey from September 2025 which highlighted the rising cost of living and climate...
River Restoration Project Aims to Revive Wildlife and Boost Biodiversity
The river in question was straightened during the 1800s as part of extensive land modification efforts. This alteration aimed to enhance navigation and agriculture...
France Reports a 30% Spike in Mortality as Peak Heatwave Claims Over 2,000 Lives
France has reported a substantial increase in deaths during the hottest week of its record heatwave last month. According to Public Health France, the...
Four Dead in 3 Days as Monsoon Exposes Civic Failures in Mumbai and Pune
Recent heavy rainfall in Mumbai and Pune has led to the deaths of four individuals, renewing discussions about civic preparedness in these regions. The...
India’s Coal Consumption for Power in June 2026 Reaches Highest Levels Since 2023
India's coal-fired electricity generation soared to its highest level since November 2023 during June 2026. This increase is attributed to a prolonged heatwave and...
Delhi’s Electric Vehicle Push Faces Significant Challenges
The initiative by the Delhi government to promote electric vehicles (EVs) faces serious obstacles, as numerous charging stations across the city are reportedly malfunctioning...
Nearly 100 Million Americans Face Extreme Heat as July Heatwave Peaks
The ongoing July heatwave is expected to affect nearly 100 million people in the United States as it reaches its peak over the July...
First-Ever Photographic Record of Eurasian Lynx Captured in Sikkim
A significant discovery in wildlife conservation has emerged with the first-ever photographic documentation of a Eurasian lynx in Sikkim. This rare image, shared by...
Persistent Rainfall Disrupts Life In Himachal Pradesh With 46 Roads Blocked
The ongoing heavy rainfall in Himachal Pradesh has severely impacted daily life and public services across the state. Recent updates from the State Emergency...
Jairam Ramesh Criticises PM Modi’s Actions on Great Nicobar Island Project
Congress leader Jairam Ramesh has recently accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of leading an "onward march to environmental disaster" regarding the Great Nicobar project....