European heatwave: Riot vehicles, fire hoses and soaked pedestrians. How Germany is battling record heatEurope is grappling with an intense heatwave, shattering weather records and pushing temperatures above 40 degrees Celsius in several natio...
28 Jun, 2026, 02.04 PM IST
NASA's Perseverance discovers a rich cache of organic molecules on Mars, suggesting the building blocks of life were widespread on the ancient Red PlanetLife on Mars: Scientists have detected complex organic matter in an ancient river valley on Mars, specifically within Jezero Crater. This d...
28 Jun, 2026, 10.50 AM IST
China's rivers and lakes defied a global oxygen crisis across 17 years, and nearly 1,300 sites, and the surprise is that it had nothing to do with slowing down climate changeFreshwater ecosystems worldwide are facing declining oxygen levels, a critical issue for aquatic life. However, a recent study in China rev...
27 Jun, 2026, 04.53 PM IST
People scramble to buy ACs and cooling fans in France as record Europe heatwave disrupts schools, nuclear reactorsEurope is grappling with a severe heatwave, forcing France to elevate health emergency responses and consider public alcohol bans. Schools ...
26 Jun, 2026, 12.05 PM IST
France shuts down nuclear reactors in heatwave precautionFrance's primary energy provider has temporarily halted two nuclear reactors amid a severe heatwave to protect rivers from excessive warmin...
25 Jun, 2026, 07.03 PM IST
Bangladesh, China agree to strengthen cooperation on Teesta river management: reportBangladesh and China have agreed to boost cooperation on managing the Teesta and other rivers. Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, currently in ...
25 Jun, 2026, 03.42 PM IST
EU moves to strengthen Europol against rising digital, cross-border crimeEuropol warned last year that organised crime gangs were turning to AI-powered scams to target victims. Tackling smuggling gangs that ill...
25 Jun, 2026, 08.20 AM 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
A legendary river that shaped ancient empires and civilizations may have just revealed its pastEuphrates River origin: Contrary to popular belief, the mighty Euphrates River wasn't always a single entity. New research reveals it began...
23 Jun, 2026, 05.56 PM IST
The Arctic is sitting on a 63-billion-ton carbon secret, and scientists are concernedBeneath the Arctic’s frozen surface lies a hidden carbon reserve of nearly 63 billion tons. As rising temperatures thaw ancient permafrost,...
22 Jun, 2026, 10.30 PM IST
These busy beavers are quietly helping fight climate change more than experts thoughtBeaver dams carbon storage: New research reveals beavers are more than just landscape architects; their dams create wetlands that act as si...
22 Jun, 2026, 07.15 PM IST
Karnataka CM Shivakumar's first wish list: Water share, Bengaluru infra boostKarnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has presented his first wish list to the Centre. His top priorities include securing the state's rig...
19 Jun, 2026, 04.00 PM IST
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay moves resolution in Assembly against Mekedatu dam; Congress, VCK extend supportThe Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly is set to pass a unanimous resolution today against the Karnataka government's proposal to construct a ...
19 Jun, 2026, 11.43 AM IST
Bengal plans dolphin parks, Ganga Aarti on Hooghly under Namami Gange pushWest Bengal is set to establish two dolphin parks, including one in Contai. The state will also undertake extensive cleaning of the Hooghly...
18 Jun, 2026, 09.11 PM IST
Ganga cleanliness no longer matter of opinion, data shows improvement: National mission bodyScientific data now proves the Ganga river is getting cleaner. Twelve years of the Namami Gange programme have led to measurable improvemen...
18 Jun, 2026, 05.15 PM IST
Are the world’s freshwater sources vanishing before our eyes? Satellite images reveal an appalling global water crisisAcross the globe, our precious rivers, lakes, and reservoirs are diminishing at an alarming rate. Cutting-edge satellite imagery underscore...
18 Jun, 2026, 05.09 PM IST
Afforestation, dolphin revival show life returning to Ganga under Namami Gange: NMCGThe Namami Gange program has brought ecological revival to the Ganga river. Large-scale afforestation efforts have led to forest cover alon...
14 Jun, 2026, 07.34 PM IST