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Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge dismisses TNCC's opposition to Mekedatu project, says "personal opinions don't matter""Whether it is me, you, or anyone else, we must proceed in accordance with the directions of the Supreme Court. They themselves have said t...- June heat topped 35C for two-thirds of Europe populationA recent heatwave saw over 410 million Europeans endure scorching temperatures above 35°C, impacting vast swathes from Spain to Ukraine. Th...
- El Niño officially returns in 2026: WMO warns climate event could strengthen between July and September, raising risk of heatwaves, droughts and heavy rainfallA powerful El Niño event is officially underway, with the World Meteorological Organization warning of intensified global weather extremes....
- Marico's best volume growth in quarters isn't luck; Abneesh Roy on what's really driving itMarico is experiencing its strongest volume growth in quarters, signaling a genuine FMCG sector turnaround, not a statistical blip. Analyst...
- Big wildfires hit southern FranceSouthern France battled a fierce wildfire on Wednesday, forcing evacuations as hundreds of firefighters tackled the blaze. Fueled by drough...
- Scientists found a desert-adapted pest-fighting mite that could help protect crops across the world's driest regionsChilean researchers have stumbled upon a population of the beneficial predatory mite, Phytoseiulus persimilis, thriving in the extremely ar...
- No preservatives. Butter made in a small town in Tamil Nadu, stays fresh without fridge for weeksUthukuli butter, a GI-tagged delicacy from Tamil Nadu, boasts a divine taste and rich nutrition, lasting nearly a month without refrigerati...
- Delayed monsoon: Water storage drops to 33.59 pc in Marathwada's major damsMarathwada's water reserves in 11 major irrigation projects have dropped to a critical 33.59% due to a delayed monsoon, with two reservoirs...
- 6 plants that don’t need much waterSome plants naturally thrive with very little watering and care, making them perfect for busy people, beginners, and low-maintenance garden...
- On Greek island of Santorini, winemakers try to adapt to heat and droughtSantorini's famed vineyards face a crisis as extreme heat and drought decimate ancient vines, driving up grape prices and slashing wine pro...
- Karnataka CM Shivakumar backs vertical growth for Bengaluru, unveils Rs 1.25 lakh crore planKarnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar unveiled a Rs 1.25 lakh crore development plan for Bengaluru, advocating for vertical growth to acc...
- Extreme heat watch: Hot, dry, windy weather hit Utah, Colorado, Arizona, New Mexico, fireworks restrictions orderedExtreme heat watch in U. S: A cold front on Sunday will bring winds that could push the fire in new directions before the weather starts st...
- Utah declares state of emergency, restricts fireworks as US largest wildfire growsUtah has declared a state of emergency and restricted fireworks ahead of July Fourth due to a massive wildfire. The Cottonwood Fire, fueled...
- Djokovic in Sinner's half in Wimbledon draw as he chases 25th Grand Slam titleNovak Djokovic finds himself in Jannik Sinner's half of the Wimbledon draw, setting up a potential semifinal clash. Djokovic, seeking his 2...
- Nature beat engineers again: A tiny desert lizard’s survival strategy is inspiring a breakthrough in water technologyDesert lizard inspires new technology: Scientists have found the desert horned lizard's secret to survival: a unique skin system that chann...
- Once known for drought & rejecting girl child, this village is now green haven that celebrates every girl born. All because one father turned his daughter's death into revolutionA father's grief over the loss of his daughter sparked a remarkable movement in a village in Rajasthan. Today, Piplantri celebrates the bir...
- Heatwave-hit London climate week spurs calls for faster actionLondon's climate week saw an event on extreme heat cancelled due to the venue being too hot, highlighting the urgent reality of global warm...
- 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 ...
- India has contingency plans in place amid 40% rainfall deficit, says Agriculture CommissionerWhile India is currently facing 40 per cent rainfall deficit, the country has prepared district-level contingency plans to tackle possible ...
- 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...
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