Over 5,100 forest fires affected 11,580 hectares in Maharashtra in 2023-24: Minister NaikMaharashtra witnessed over 5,100 forest fires in 2023-24, impacting nearly 11,600 hectares. Gadchiroli alone reported over 7,000 incidents....
25 Jun, 2026, 02.19 PM IST
Indian Army contingent participates in Exercise Khaan Quest 2026 in MongoliaThe 23rd edition of the Multilateral Joint Military Exercise Khaan Quest 2026 is currently underway at the Five Hills Training Area, Ulaanb...
25 Jun, 2026, 12.48 PM IST
Aromatic coffee, lush plantations, misty hills: 5 magical monsoon destinations in India for a dreamy escape into natureIndia's monsoon season offers a refreshing escape, transforming landscapes into vibrant green havens. From Coorg's misty coffee estates to ...
25 Jun, 2026, 12.30 PM IST
Stainless steel sector MSMEs flag import surge, urges govt to reintroduce quality control orderIndian stainless steel MSMEs are urging the government to reinstate a quality control order after its suspension led to a surge in cheap Ch...
25 Jun, 2026, 11.08 AM IST
AAP MLA Chaitar Vasava sentenced to seven years in assault, extortion case involving forest officialsA significant blow to the Aam Aadmi Party in Gujarat, Dediapada MLA Chaitar Vasava and eight others, including his wife, have been sentence...
24 Jun, 2026, 12.35 AM IST
Gujarat: AAP MLA Vasava, 8 others get 7 years in jail for assaulting forest officials, extortionAam Aadmi Party MLA Chaitar Vasava and eight others, including his wife, have been sentenced to seven years in prison by a Rajpipla court. ...
23 Jun, 2026, 04.14 PM IST
Rare wildlife, dense evergreen forests, rich biodiversity: 5 stunning rainforests in India that every nature-lover must visitCelebrating World Rainforest Day, India boasts incredible biodiversity across its lush rainforests. From Arunachal Pradesh's Namdapha to Ke...
23 Jun, 2026, 11.58 AM IST
Aravalli Biodiversity Park helps Delhi retain 3 million litres of rainwater, reduce flooding: StudyDelhi's Aravalli Biodiversity Park is a vital green lung, retaining nearly three million litres of rainwater annually and significantly red...
22 Jun, 2026, 04.44 PM IST
Indian workers complain to Singapore ministry over unpaid wagesOver a hundred migrant workers, predominantly from India and Bangladesh, approached Singapore's Ministry of Manpower seeking unpaid wages. ...
22 Jun, 2026, 04.09 PM IST
Jairam Ramesh writes to Sarbanand Sonowal, seeks clarifications on Great Nicobar project's transhipment portCongress leader Jairam Ramesh has questioned Union Minister Sarbanand Sonowal about the Great Nicobar Island project's transhipment port, s...
22 Jun, 2026, 11.19 AM IST
Universities should blend Indian culture, tradition with modernity: President Droupadi MurmuPresident Droupadi Murmu urged educational institutions to blend Indian culture and tradition with modernity for students. Speaking at Rani...
21 Jun, 2026, 02.39 PM IST
Gujarat's dolphin count tops 680, boosts conservation effortsGujarat's coastline is now a thriving dolphin habitat, with over 680 recorded individuals. A recent survey revealed a significant populatio...
20 Jun, 2026, 11.46 PM IST
Great Nicobar project: Ramesh flags non-transparency in latest letter to Environment MinisterCongress leader Jairam Ramesh has raised concerns about the Great Nicobar Island project. He has written to the Environment Minister, highl...
19 Jun, 2026, 11.13 AM IST
How four teenagers accidentally discovered a 19,000-year-old cave filled with more than 2,000 ancient paintingsIn 1940, a dog led Marcel Ravidat to the Lascaux cave, revealing thousands of prehistoric paintings dating back 17,000-19,000 years. These ...
18 Jun, 2026, 06.23 PM IST
In 1960, Spain planted an invasive tree thinking it was a great idea, and now it's hammering local birdlife because the ecosystem can't keep upNew research from Spain reveals a stark difference in birdlife between native forests and eucalyptus plantations. While species numbers rem...
18 Jun, 2026, 04.03 PM IST
What happens when ants get addicted to junk food as much as we do? The consequences could be seriousAnts eating junk food behavior study: Tiny potato chip crumbs are a big distraction for ants. Researchers found ants are drawn to human sna...
17 Jun, 2026, 07.03 PM IST
India restores 21.76 million hectares of deforested land, nears 84 per cent of Bonn Challenge targetIndia has made significant strides in land restoration. Between 2011 and 2020, over 21 million hectares of degraded land were restored, as ...
17 Jun, 2026, 03.06 PM IST