BRICS+ agriculture beyond borders: Trade and resilience for a food-secure worldWith India’s leadership and BRICS+ cooperation, agriculture can become not only a source of food, but a foundation for resilience, prosperi...
09 Jun, 2026, 10.49 AM IST
NCP (SP) alleges Rs 24,300 crore loss in Maharashtra's Ladki Bahin schemeThe Sharad Pawar-led NCP (SP) has labeled the Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana a major scandal. Over 80 lakh ineligible beneficiaries ...
04 Jun, 2026, 04.24 PM IST
80% chance of El Nino developing between June-August: United NationsA strong El Nino is developing with an 80 percent chance. This natural climate event will warm Pacific waters and influence global weather....
02 Jun, 2026, 12.52 PM IST
African Proverb of the Day: 'In the moment of crisis, the wise build...'-Life Lessons on unity, wisdom, conflict, and why true strength is found in building connections instead of barriersAn African proverb highlights a crucial choice during difficult times. Wise individuals connect and cooperate, building bridges for solutio...
26 May, 2026, 10.39 PM IST
Macro, the Mightiest: Why India’s biggest macro variable still falls from the skyThe 2026 monsoon comes with a clear warning: Rainfall is forecast at 92% of the long-period average, with higher-than-usual probability of ...
24 May, 2026, 06.11 PM IST
Government to roll out VB-G RAM G scheme from July 1; Parliamentary committee briefedGet ready for the VB-G RAM G rural employment program, kicking off on July 1 and taking over from MGNREGA! With backing from 25 states, thi...
20 May, 2026, 06.46 PM IST
Floodwaters tore through Central Texas and revealed 15 hidden treasures buried in the ground for over 100 million yearsA recent flood in Central Texas unearthed ancient dinosaur footprints, estimated to be 110-115 million years old, along Sandy Creek. These ...
12 May, 2026, 01.15 PM IST
Explained: What is the new VB-G RAM G Act and how will it replace MGNREGA?A new rural employment law, VB-G RAM G Act, will replace MGNREGA on July 1. It guarantees 125 days of work annually, focusing on infrastruc...
11 May, 2026, 05.50 PM IST
Wildfire crisis: Hundreds of blazes rage across Florida and Georgia — what to know nowWildfires are rapidly spreading across Georgia and Florida, driven by drought, low humidity, and strong winds. Dozens of fires have burned ...
24 Apr, 2026, 06.02 PM IST
Extreme heat threatens global food systems, UN agencies warnFarmers and fishers are struggling as heatwaves become more frequent and intense. Yields are falling, and harvests are failing. The United ...
24 Apr, 2026, 10.34 AM IST
When a Predator Pauses: A Rare Moment at the WaterholeDuring droughts, water scarcity forces predators and prey into unusual proximity. Instead of immediate attacks, animals assess the situatio...
19 Apr, 2026, 02.53 PM IST
Climate crisis is a gender issue, women face higher risks, less representationClimate change disproportionately impacts women, who are often excluded from decision-making despite their crucial roles in crisis response...
17 Apr, 2026, 11.03 PM IST
Extreme climate risks may hit early: 2°C warming could unleash 4°C level disasters, study warnsSevere droughts and intense rainfall, usually seen with higher global warming, may happen even with a 2 degrees Celsius rise. This threaten...
26 Mar, 2026, 02.17 PM IST
Drought resilience dominates final days of UNCCD talks in RiyadhAt COP16 in Riyadh, nations debated a global drought resilience regime. While a universal agreement exists on the need for action, disagree...
12 Dec, 2024, 07.13 PM IST
Centre, Karnataka should resolve issue related to drought aid: Supreme CourtThe Supreme Court urged the Centre and Karnataka government to resolve the dispute over drought relief funds. Karnataka, facing severe drou...
10 Dec, 2024, 12.47 PM IST
PM Narendra Modi reviews drought situation in Rajasthan; Centre allocates over Rs 1,345 croreThe Centre today said it has sanctioned additional funds worth over Rs 1,345 crore to tackle the drought and water scarcity situation in Ra...
14 May, 2016, 11.07 PM IST
Centre's responsibility to warn states on drought: Supreme CourtThe Centre today faced tough questions on its handling of drought-like situation in the country, with the SC asking whether it was not its ...
19 Apr, 2016, 08.50 PM IST