Are the world’s freshwater sources vanishing before our eyes? Satellite images reveal an appalling global water crisisGlobal freshwater sources are alarmingly diminishing, with satellite images revealing 10 critical locations experiencing severe water loss....
17 Jun, 2026, 07.28 PM IST
Mumbai rations water supply as June rainfall hits 12-year lowMumbai faces its driest June in over a decade. Water supply to construction sites is cut. Industrial usage is reduced by 20%. Reservoir lev...
17 Jun, 2026, 04.01 PM IST
This Indian metro city has the most pampered pets. It’s not Delhi or MumbaiBengaluru leads India in pet pampering, with most spending on treats and premium items. Cat food demand is high, making Mumbai the cat capi...
17 Jun, 2026, 02.51 PM IST
Telegram’s Pavel Durov says NTA restrictions punish 150 million India users and ‘haven't stopped anything’Telegram CEO Pavel Durov criticised India's temporary ban on the messaging app, stating it punishes millions of users instead of those leak...
17 Jun, 2026, 10.37 AM IST
Tejasvi Surya launches campaign seeking empowered Bengaluru development ministerBengaluru South MP Tejasvi Surya has launched a campaign demanding a dedicated minister for Bengaluru's development. He alleges that an int...
15 Jun, 2026, 09.02 PM IST
Indian officials survey farms around Tata iPhone parts plant after water pollution warningGovernment officials are inspecting farmland near Tata's iPhone parts factory in Hosur. This follows reports that wastewater discharge from...
15 Jun, 2026, 07.08 PM IST
From pet to pest: A 2026 experiment reveals that releasing goldfish into lakes triggers a full ecosystem regime shift, and no lake type is immuneReleasing pet goldfish into local waters causes extensive ecological damage. These fish grow large, stir up sediment, consume prey, and out...
15 Jun, 2026, 04.06 PM IST
Why are some of Mongolia’s lakes called 'seas'? Here’s the likely reasonMongolia's landlocked geography might seem at odds with its large lakes often called "sea." This naming stems from the Mongolian word 'dala...
14 Jun, 2026, 03.34 PM IST
Protests set to grip Geneva ahead of G7 summitThousands of protesters were expected to rally in Geneva on Sunday under a heavy police presence ahead of the G7 summit in Evian in neighbo...
14 Jun, 2026, 03.19 PM IST
City maidans must not be perks for a fewDelhi High Court's strong comments highlight the critical value of city open spaces. These green areas are essential for clean air and ecol...
13 Jun, 2026, 12.08 AM IST
G7 summit under tight security on both sides of Lake GenevaFrance and Switzerland are implementing strict security measures for the upcoming G7 summit in Evian-les-Bains. A demonstration in Geneva o...
11 Jun, 2026, 10.18 AM IST
Gowda yet to take charge of Bengaluru as portfolio confusion lingersMinister Krishna Byre Gowda has not yet taken charge of key Bengaluru development bodies. He seeks full control over the city's development...
10 Jun, 2026, 08.51 PM IST
One-time relief for these Greater Bengaluru property owners: Electricity connection without Occupancy CertificateGreater Bengaluru Authority now allows electricity connections without an Occupancy Certificate for homes on plots up to 2,400 sq. ft. This...
10 Jun, 2026, 04.39 PM IST
Calcutta HC grants interim protection to WB ex-sports minister in Messi event chaos caseThe Calcutta High Court has provided interim protection to former West Bengal sports minister Aroop Biswas. This comes in a case concerning...
10 Jun, 2026, 01.17 PM IST
British Columbia Tragedy: Teen presumed dead after boat capsizing incident in Cariboo Region LakeA 17-year-old boy is feared drowned after a boat capsized on Stony Lake in B.C.'s Cariboo region. Three others reached shore safely, but th...
09 Jun, 2026, 04.04 PM IST
Arunachal's Tawang on alert over threat of Glacial Lake Outburst FloodConcerns rise in Arunachal Pradesh over a possible Glacial Lake Outburst Flood in Tawang district. Authorities are enhancing preparedness m...
08 Jun, 2026, 06.06 PM IST
Calcutta HC refuses urgent hearing to ex-minister Aroop Biswas seeking protection from coercive actionThe Calcutta High Court has declined an urgent hearing for former minister Aroop Biswas. He sought protection from police action regarding ...
08 Jun, 2026, 01.15 PM IST