Each female red crab can carry 100,000 eggs to the sea; Christmas Island closes roads and deploys bridges to protect the moon-timed journeyEvery year, millions of red crabs embark on a mesmerizing migration across Christmas Island as the wet season rains commence. Males lead th...
18 Sep, 2026, 08.27 PM IST
UNGA 2026: Trump’s Iran war, Ukraine, Gaza and AI to dominate world leaders’ New York summitWorld leaders gather in New York for the UN General Assembly as wars in Iran, Ukraine and Sudan, the Gaza conflict and rapidly advancing ar...
18 Sep, 2026, 09.26 AM IST
'No doubt' of climate change role in deadly China-Nepal flood: ScientistsClimate change was a core factor in last month's deadly glacial mountain collapse on the China-Nepal border that killed more than 1,400 peo...
17 Sep, 2026, 08.50 AM IST
Super El Niño is here, and its record-breaking strength is about to reshape America's winterAn El Niño event has strengthened to unprecedented levels, impacting global weather. This phenomenon is defined by warmer Pacific Ocean wat...
14 Sep, 2026, 10.27 PM IST
BRICS adopts New Delhi Declaration: Inside the 140-point document on Global South's ambitionsBRICS leaders adopted the New Delhi Declaration at the 18th summit, reaffirming their commitment to cooperation, multilateralism and a more...
14 Sep, 2026, 01.31 PM IST
Mid-tier VCs scout deeptech deals; ETSA winner Varaha’s India playHappy Monday! Sector-agnostic mid-tier venture capital investors are recaliberating focus on India's deeptech startups. This and more in to...
14 Sep, 2026, 07.59 AM IST
Mid-tier VCs rewrite playbooks to chase India's deeptech betsSo far in calendar year (CY) 2026, deeptech startups have attracted $574 million across 61 deals, which is almost 84% of the $679 million r...
14 Sep, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Asian ports snarled as El Niño fuels busy typhoon seasonThe shipping industry in Asia is grappling with unprecedented challenges as the typhoon season proves to be remarkably intense. Shanghai is...
12 Sep, 2026, 10.36 AM IST
Elephant, Dragon & Bear: Modi, Xi and Putin may converge at BRICS for a big power playPrime Minister Narendra Modi will host Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin this weekend. Xi's visit marks his...
11 Sep, 2026, 02.02 PM IST
In Minnesota, trees were expected to release 23% more CO2 as climate change warms the planet, but a new study found a surprising resultA recent study by the University of Minnesota reveals that trees may emit less carbon dioxide with rising temperatures as young trees, subj...
10 Sep, 2026, 09.59 PM IST
Is China behind California’s 2017 catastrophic rain? New study finds a surprising 'climate teleconnection' linking the Rocky Mountains and Tibetan PlateauIs China behind California’s 2017 catastrophic rain? Recent studies indicate that unusually warm temperatures on the Tibetan Plateau have a...
10 Sep, 2026, 12.21 PM IST
India ramps up Nepal flood relief with 8th aid flight, specialised tunnel team and forensic expertsIndia has intensified its humanitarian assistance to Nepal in the wake of devastating flash floods, delivering over 130 tons of relief mate...
10 Sep, 2026, 08.51 AM IST
Nepal's flood disaster and the impact of climate change loom large in the icy shadow of Mont BlancMont Blanc's glaciers are rapidly retreating due to climate warming and heat waves. Permafrost is thawing, causing increased rock falls and...
09 Sep, 2026, 10.25 AM IST
Sri Lanka's Yala National Park is running short of water; El Niño threat forces authorities to put wildlife firstYala National Park is temporarily closing popular areas to visitors from September 14 to October 15, 2026. This action is necessary as a se...
08 Sep, 2026, 06.31 PM IST
In 1976, France’s maize harvest hit a historic low; 50 years later, extreme heat and drought could be pushing it there againEurope's farming calendar is shifting as crops mature weeks earlier due to rising temperatures. Extreme heat and prolonged drought are sign...
07 Sep, 2026, 11.29 PM IST
No winter in India in 2026? World Meteorological Organization warns of nearly 100% chance ‘Godzilla’ El Niño will affect temperatures till February 2027A powerful El Niño is strengthening over the tropical Pacific, with the WMO warning that the weather phenomenon is highly likely to continu...
07 Sep, 2026, 04.12 PM IST
From dialogue to delivery: Turning 3 decades of ASEAN-India agri-cooperation into farmers’ prosperityAs officials and ministers from India and the 11 ASEAN member states gather in New Delhi for a two-day meeting, the substance of this partn...
07 Sep, 2026, 11.03 AM IST