NDRF says no impact of Nepal flash floods in UP, Bihar till now; continuous vigil onNo adverse impact from Nepal flash floods has been observed in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh. The National Disaster Response Force is continuousl...
27 Aug, 2026, 12.52 PM IST
Embassy coordinating with Nepal govt for rescue of Indians affected by flash floods: MEAIndia's Embassy in Kathmandu is coordinating with Nepal for Indian nationals affected by flash floods. At least forty-six people have died ...
27 Aug, 2026, 12.22 PM IST
Nepal flash floods dragged five elephants into raging currents. Three adult jumbos refused to abandon the calves. IAS officer shares how they saved the young onesNepal flash floods swept five wild elephants, including two young calves, into powerful currents before they reached Girijapuri Barrage in ...
27 Aug, 2026, 12.03 PM IST
In 1963, New York abandoned an island where Typhoid Mary had been quarantined; 63 years later, 25 decaying buildings remain closed to the publicNorth Brother Island ultimately stands as one of New York City’s most unusual historical landscapes because its ruins tell several stories ...
27 Aug, 2026, 01.44 AM IST
Quote of the day by Franklin D. Roosevelt: 'Never underestimate a man who overestimates himself.' Life lessons from motivational quote on self-belief, confidence, power, unexpected success, ambition, hidden competence, human nature and unpredictabilityQuote of the day by Franklin D. Roosevelt is, “Never underestimate a man who overestimates himself.” The quote looks at confidence, ambitio...
27 Aug, 2026, 12.28 AM IST
- India dispatches first relief aid to flood-hit Nepal
In response to the horrific flash floods in Nepal that claimed 157 lives and left over 750 individuals unaccounted for, India swiftly dispa...
27 Aug, 2026, 12.27 AM IST
Centre approves Rs 5,000 crore PMAY housing package for flood-affected AssamIndia has sanctioned Rs 5,000 crore to support families in Assam devastated by floods, under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-G)...
26 Aug, 2026, 01.54 PM IST
In the early 1930s, New York State bought 340,000 acres of abandoned farmland for trees. 26 years later, the new forests had significantly reduced runoff, with their effect stable through 1967New York's reforestation program transformed abandoned farmland into dense woodlands. This initiative significantly reduced streamflow and ...
25 Aug, 2026, 06.07 PM IST
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma meets Nitin Gadkari for key discussions on infrastructureAssam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma met Union Minister Nitin Gadkari to discuss road infrastructure, with their meeting focusing on re...
25 Aug, 2026, 01.56 PM IST
Quote of the day by Paul Krugman: 'I think so long as fossil fuels are cheap, people will use them and it will...' - powerful quote by Nobel Prize-winning economist teaches inspiring life lessons on change, innovation and how cheap energy can slow the shift to new technologyQuote of the day by Paul Krugman: Economist Paul Krugman highlights cost as a key factor in energy transitions. He argues cheap fossil fuel...
24 Aug, 2026, 10.08 PM IST
In 1992, deadly category 5 Hurricane Andrew caused massive destructions in Florida, 34 years later as rising sea level flooding threatens nearly 40 per cent of U.S. population, Miami, other areas are showing how to be ready for doomsdayAs global average temperatures climb because of fossil fuel emissions, so do sea levels, making low-lying coastal cities vulnerable to floo...
24 Aug, 2026, 09.27 PM IST
NYC weather takes a turn: What New Yorkers can expect this weekTorrential downpours and travel headaches will slam the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic today. Ground already soaked could quickly take on more ...
23 Aug, 2026, 06.43 PM IST
Assam CM discusses Jal Jeevan Mission, Silsako Beel rejuvenation with Union Jal Shakti MinisterAssam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma met Union Minister C R Paatil to discuss water infrastructure. They focused on strengthening the J...
21 Aug, 2026, 10.31 AM IST
Watch Video: Drivers rescued by raft after vehicles get stranded in flooded Newark, New Jersey roadsSevere thunderstorms brought heavy rain and flash flood warnings across the Tri-State area. Videos showed drivers being rescued on rafts af...
21 Aug, 2026, 09.56 AM IST
Earlier this year, New York City committed $95 million to turn Brooklyn parks and courts into stormwater storage. Today, the project can manage nearly 30 million gallons of rainwater a year, easing pressure on sewers and streetsNew York City is using an innovative Cloudburst strategy to help manage heavy rainfall by turning everyday public spaces into temporary sto...
21 Aug, 2026, 12.37 AM IST
New York's largest food rescue organization needed urgent funding. Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's surprise, quiet donation will help them feed millions of people this yearTaylor Swift and Travis Kelce have marked a major moment in their lives with a quiet act of generosity, supporting several charities across...
19 Aug, 2026, 10.55 PM IST
In 2006, engineers reused 250,000 cubic yards of dredged sand to restore Elders Point East in Jamaica Bay. 10 years later, the approach had restored 40 acres of wetlands and helped reverse marsh-island erosionA New York Harbor dredging project became an opportunity to restore Jamaica Bay’s declining marsh islands. Beginning in 2006, the U.S. Army...
19 Aug, 2026, 12.24 AM IST