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Need to cut chemical fertilisers usage via crop diversification, incentives: EAC-PM Chairman- Does planting more trees on farmland actually hurt bird populations? Here's what a new study reveals about hidden risks of tree planting
- Aravalli Biodiversity Park helps Delhi retain 3 million litres of rainwater, reduce flooding: Study
- 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
- GI tag puts Mandu's Khurasani Imli on the global mapMandu's unique Khurasani Imli, the fruit of the iconic Baobab tree, has received a Geographical Indication (GI) tag. This recognition is se...21 Jun, 2026, 06.20 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
- Ants distracted by potato chips in Panama may be forgetting one of their biggest jobs, and scientists say that could slow the seed dispersal plants depend onHuman food scraps on hiking trails disrupt a vital ecological partnership. Ants, crucial for planting seeds, abandon their task for easy sn...18 Jun, 2026, 03.29 PM IST
- Florida has moved more than 97,000 gopher tortoises since 2009, but the booming rescue industry may be hiding a harder question about whether these reptiles can actually survive the shuffleFlorida's gopher tortoise relocation program, designed to protect the species from development, faces scrutiny. While developers pay to mov...18 Jun, 2026, 03.26 PM IST
- India leads consensus on future of agriculture as BRICS adopts historic Indore declarationThe declaration outlines several landmark decisions aimed at strengthening food security, farmer welfare, climate-resilient agriculture, ag...13 Jun, 2026, 10.39 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
- In 1822, Europeans brought honey bees to Australia as agricultural heroes; 200 years later, researchers found they were helping tree death spread faster than windNew research published in NeoBiota suggests western honey bees may be helping spread myrtle rust, a destructive fungal disease threatening ...11 Jun, 2026, 02.01 PM IST
- 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
- Dharavi project to follow Singapore and Hong Kong housing development model: Devendra FadnavisMumbai's Dharavi Redevelopment Project will mirror Singapore and Hong Kong's modern housing. The first phase aims for completion by March 2...08 Jun, 2026, 06.26 PM IST
- The Emerald Labyrinth: Louisiana’s “Year of Outdoors” theme offers curated nature trails and context-rich travelLouisiana is unveiling its quieter side with the Year of Outdoors campaign. Travelers can explore winding bayous and wetlands through guide...08 Jun, 2026, 05.44 PM IST
- Rahul Gandhi opposes Great Nicobar project because he dislikes India's strategic rise: Bharatiya Janata PartyThe Bharatiya Janata Party has responded to Rahul Gandhi's criticism of the Great Nicobar development project. Party spokesperson Tuhin Sin...05 Jun, 2026, 03.46 PM IST
- Great Nicobar project not about defence, transshipment port but aimed at helping one businessman: LoP Rahul GandhiRahul Gandhi criticizes the Great Nicobar Island Project. He states the government's defense and transshipment port claims are false. Gandh...05 Jun, 2026, 12.56 PM IST
- Psychology says people who feel quietly drained after small everyday social moments aren’t antisocial: They’re often responding to levels of stimulation other people barely noticeLeaving social events early does not mean disliking people. Psychology now views social exhaustion as a normal response to mental demands. ...03 Jun, 2026, 07.25 PM IST
- Supriya Sahu IAS is fascinated by this rare Nilgris plant: Even in harsh summer, its unique leaves can trap and store water to surviveIAS officer Supriya Sahu has brought attention to Hedyotis verticillaris, a rare plant found in the high-altitude grasslands of the Nilgiri...01 Jun, 2026, 01.35 PM IST
- Hawaiians spotted sea turtles with mysterious 'graffiti' on their backs, and it sparked a 600-person mission to save the speciesHawaiian sea turtles, known as honu, were found with white markings on their shells. Initially causing confusion, federal scientists turned...30 May, 2026, 03.50 PM IST
- How to differentiate a Coral Snake from a Scarlet Kingsnake before you make a dangerous mistakeEncountering a red, yellow, and black snake in your garden can be alarming, as it might be a venomous eastern coral snake or a non-venomous...25 May, 2026, 06.23 PM IST
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