South Africa, in the mid-1800s, planted millions of Australian acacias as a dune fix; 180 years later, that decision is costing the country its rivers and ecosystemA 19th-century solution to coastal erosion in South Africa, planting Australian Acacia trees, has become a major environmental crisis. Thes...
03 Jul, 2026, 05.04 PM IST
PM Modi to visit Rajasthan, Gujarat on SaturdayPrime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate India's first integrated refinery-cum-petrochemical complex in Rajasthan and a semiconduc...
03 Jul, 2026, 03.41 PM IST
El Niño officially returns in 2026: WMO warns climate event could strengthen between July and September, raising risk of heatwaves, droughts and heavy rainfallA powerful El Niño event is officially underway, with the World Meteorological Organization warning of intensified global weather extremes....
03 Jul, 2026, 02.54 PM IST
Ayatollah Khamenei's coffin taken to the site of assassination: Iranian mediaAyatollah Khamenei's funeral news: Iran is preparing for a massive public farewell and funeral for former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Kham...
03 Jul, 2026, 02.12 PM IST
Pick n Pay launches AI grocery shopping assistant in South AfricaSouth African retailer Pick n Pay has launched an AI-powered shopping assistant named "Penny" to simplify grocery ordering. Customers can n...
02 Jul, 2026, 10.37 PM IST
Pakistan alleges, yet again, India making efforts to control riversPakistan has strongly refuted India's alleged attempts to control rivers, particularly the Indus basin, by treating water as a "strategic a...
02 Jul, 2026, 08.48 PM IST
England Women vs South Africa Women 2nd semi-final live streamingENG W vs SA W 2nd Semi-Final Live Streaming: England faces South Africa in a thrilling ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 semifinal at Kenningt...
02 Jul, 2026, 06.34 PM IST
US proposes EB-5 programme changes with tighter oversight, higher investment thresholdUS Homeland Security is proposing stricter rules for the EB-5 investor visa program, aiming to boost oversight and integrity. The plan incl...
02 Jul, 2026, 11.26 AM IST
Micron pledges $250 million for Trump Accounts, says US PresidentMicron Technology has pledged $250 million to the "Trump Accounts" initiative, a program designed to bolster financial security for America...
01 Jul, 2026, 10.16 PM IST
A pail of water may unleash India's ₹20 lakh crore opportunityIndia faces a significant water crisis, with demand projected to double supply by 2030, creating a massive ₹20 lakh crore investment opport...
30 Jun, 2026, 02.12 PM IST
Water crisis ahead? PL Capital says water deficit creates Rs 20 lakh cr infra opportunity, picks 3 stocksIndia's widening water deficit could create an infrastructure investment opportunity worth over Rs 20 lakh crore over the next decade, acco...
30 Jun, 2026, 02.07 PM IST
Four things to know about South Africa's anti-migrant protestsSouth Africa is gripped by anti-immigrant unrest as citizen groups demand undocumented foreigners leave, leading to at least four deaths an...
30 Jun, 2026, 10.18 AM IST
These large-caps have ‘strong buy’ & ‘buy’ recos and an upside potential of up to 24%Any long-term investor knows that corrections are part of every bull run. But it is important that they be aware whether the correction is ...
30 Jun, 2026, 09.48 AM IST
Small-space gardening: 7 indoor plants that grow beautifully in tiny homesTransforming small apartments into lush green spaces is achievable with the right plant choices. Discover compact, low-maintenance varietie...
27 Jun, 2026, 10.55 AM IST
Waka Waka! Indian consumer giants seek to roar louder in AfricaIndian consumer firms are significantly boosting investments in Africa, shifting from market entry to large-scale operations. Driven by a y...
25 Jun, 2026, 04.02 PM IST
India's AI boom cannot ignore its water crunchIndia's AI growth risks exacerbating severe water stress as data centers, crucial for AI infrastructure, consume vast amounts of water. Cit...
24 Jun, 2026, 11.32 PM IST
Elephant encounters: Scientists tracked elephants for 19 years in Botswana and found that year-long droughts pushed them toward human settlements, raising the risk of dangerous encountersAfrican elephants are increasingly venturing closer to human settlements as prolonged droughts persist, a new study reveals. Research from ...
24 Jun, 2026, 05.37 PM IST