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Science at scale: India’s journey from food security to global leadershipToday, India is the world’s largest producer of milk, pulses, and spices; the largest exporter of rice; and among the leading producers of ...
Russian military satellites, designed to detect nuclear explosions are jamming GPS signals across Europe; incidents go back to 2019, new study warnsMysterious GPS disruptions across Europe, affecting vast areas for years, are now linked to a Russian military satellite network. A new stu...
Root cause: India’s spice crown under threat as quality concerns trace back to farmsFarm-level traceability, quality, value addition, and branding are key to converting export scale into global trust, according to experts.
Switzerland just buried solar panels under a live train track to get clean energyA Swiss startup, Sun-Ways, has installed solar panels between railway tracks in western Switzerland. This innovative project tests if train...
US-China conflict over Taiwan risks a nuclear escalation, study findsA new report from the International Institute for Strategic Studies warns that Asia is at the center of escalating nuclear rivalries, with ...
El Nino threat: Centre rolls out kharif contingency plan to shield cropsAgriculture ministry has directed states to prepare district-wise crop strategies, and promote short-duration crops such as pulses, certain...
Andhra CM Chandrababu Naidu writes to Centre over shrimp feed price hike, seeks relief for aquaculture farmersAndhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has urged the Union Agriculture Minister to address rising shrimp feed prices. The state ...
ICAR Pune grape institute Director served notice as Shivraj Singh Chouhan cracks down on lapsesShivraj Singh Chouhan also ordered a wider review of appointments and leadership systems.
Heat threat hangs over 2026 FIFA World Cup as scientists warn of unsafe match conditionsThe 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America faces a significant risk from soaring temperatures. Scientists warn that many matches could be pla...
Is Antarctica's tourism boom a ticking time bomb for disease and contamination? Here's what you need to knowAntarctica's tourism is booming, attracting over 80,000 visitors. Experts warn this surge increases risks of contamination and disease. A r...
Why gentle acceleration may be the most overlooked fuel-saving techniqueDrivers can significantly boost fuel efficiency and cut emissions by accelerating gently. This simple technique, often overlooked, helps en...
Antarctica's tourism boom raises concerns about contamination and diseaseSoaring tourism to Antarctica, driven by climate change fears, raises concerns about contamination and damage to the fragile ecosystem. A r...
The ancient miracle tree that filters your tap water better than any man-made system ever couldNew research published in ACS Omega reveals that Moringa oleifera seeds can remove over 98 percent of harmful microplastics, including dang...
Low turnout as Palestinians vote in first elections since Gaza warPalestinians in the West Bank and central Gaza cast votes in municipal elections. This marks the first vote since the Gaza war began. Turno...
Government to bring new seed, pesticide laws next Parliament session, says Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh ChouhanNew laws for seeds and pesticides are nearing completion. These laws aim to curb fake farm inputs with stricter penalties. The government i...
Hooking the future: Scientists deploys AI to track hilsa in Bengal—but fishers fear it may net more than it shouldIndia has launched an AI-based system to help fishers locate hilsa shoals in the Bay of Bengal, using machine learning to analyse ocean con...
Centre pushes states on fertiliser black-marketing, MSP procurement; 9.25 crore farmer IDs createdUnion Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan urged states to achieve 100% farmer registration for schemes within six months, emphasizin...
Russians leave Chernobyl; Ukraine braces for renewed attacksUkraine's state power company, Energoatom, said the pullout at Chernobyl came after soldiers received "significant doses" of radiation from...
Rising sea levels to flood major US cities: StudyIf the sea level predictions are accurate, places like New York, Boston, San Francisco and Miami face a grim future, according to researche...
- Experts raise questions over future of Kyoto Protocol
The sense of achievement over the Cancun Agreements was replaced with a realisation that the road to Durban was going to be a difficult one.