Why Parts of the Sahara Suddenly Turned Green: Here’s What HappenedUnusual heavy rainfall transformed pockets of the Sahara Desert into vibrant green landscapes in September 2024. This rare event, triggered...
23 Feb, 2026, 03.58 PM IST
A Deluge for the Sahara: Satellites Tracked Extreme Rain Where It Feels ImpossibleIn September 2024, intense rainfall, exceeding 200 millimeters in some areas, transformed parts of the Sahara Desert, filling dry basins an...
20 Feb, 2026, 03.11 PM IST
India, UAE troops to take part in joint military exercise in Abu Dhabi from December 18-30An Indian Army contingent has departed for the United Arab Emirates to participate in the second edition of Exercise Desert Cyclone to be c...
17 Dec, 2025, 10.38 PM IST
Third edition of India-Egypt Joint Special Forces exercise CYCLONE-III underway in RajasthanThe third edition of the India-Egypt Joint Special Forces Exercise CYCLONE-III is underway at the Mahajan Field Firing Range in Rajasthan. ...
19 Feb, 2025, 02.19 PM IST
Indian, Egyptian armies begin 11-day exerciseThe Indian contingent comprised 25 personnel from the Parachute Regiment (special forces) at the second edition of the India-Egypt exercise...
22 Jan, 2024, 07.44 PM IST
India-UAE joint military exercise 'Desert Cyclone' underway in RajasthanThe inaugural 'Desert Cyclone' joint military exercise between India and the UAE kicked off in Rajasthan, focusing on enhancing interoperab...
05 Jan, 2024, 08.47 AM IST
India-UAE joint military exercise 'Desert Cyclone' commences in RajasthanThe inaugural India-UAE joint military exercise, 'Desert Cyclone,' commenced in Rajasthan involving 45 personnel from each force. Troops fr...
02 Jan, 2024, 06.46 PM IST
India-UAE joint military exercise 'Desert Cyclone' to be held in Rajasthan from January 2India and the UAE enjoy strong bonds of friendship which are founded on millennia-old cultural, religious and economic intercourse between ...
31 Dec, 2023, 11.46 AM IST
Cyclone Midhili: Alert sounded as heavy rain lashes MizoramHeavy rain battered Mizoram's capital Aizawl and other parts of the state on Friday affecting normal life. The streets of Aizawl wore a des...
17 Nov, 2023, 08.03 PM IST
Thar Desert turns green after unseasonal rains; greenery lures vibrant butterflies to JaisalmerEarly rainfall and pre-monsoon activities have transformed the Thar Desert of Jaisalmer district into a lush green landscape, attracting a ...
12 Aug, 2023, 10.18 AM IST
Cyclone Sitrang spares India, hits BangladeshThe Bangladeshi media reported that the cyclone caused heavy rain in southeastern parts of the neighbouring country. It is very likely to w...
25 Oct, 2022, 12.44 PM IST
Cyclone 'Nivar': Pondy experiences moderate rainThe union territory has been experiencing since Tuesday night intermittent moderate rain influenced by the cyclonic storm.
25 Nov, 2020, 04.37 PM IST
Brace for more extreme weather events: ExpertsIndia should brace for more extreme weather events as the adverse impact of global warming is increasing, as seen by the recent cyclone, wh...
28 May, 2020, 01.04 PM IST
- Cooling Earth artificially could be disastrous, warn scientists
London, Nov 15 (IANS) Proposals to counter the effects of global warming by imitating volcanic eruptions could lead to natural disasters in...
15 Nov, 2017, 02.07 PM IST
Cyclone Hudhud: 8 die in AP, Odisha; Vishakapatnam worst hitThe high velocity winds battered Visakhapatnam, which is home to a Naval base, Srikakulam, Vizianagaram and East Godavari districts throwin...
13 Oct, 2014, 02.42 AM IST
Uprooted trees, electric poles tell tale of Cyclone Hudhud's impactNormal life was thrown completely out of gear as winds with a speed of 170 to 180 kmph battered Visakhapatnam, Srikakulam and Vizianagaram ...
12 Oct, 2014, 03.40 PM IST
Gopalpur lighthouse stands up to cyclone 'Phailin'Red-and-white striped lighthouse standing on popular beach was the lone witness to the fury of the severe cyclone 'Phailin'.
13 Oct, 2013, 02.59 PM IST