Explosions heard near Iran's Kharg Island in Gulf, origin unknownExplosions were heard near Iran's Kharg Island oil terminal on Saturday. Unconfirmed reports suggest an Iranian tanker was targeted by a mi...
05 Sep, 2026, 01.17 PM IST
RBI approves LIC to acquire up to 9.99% stake in ICICI BankThe Reserve Bank of India has approved Life Insurance Corporation's stake acquisition. LIC can now acquire up to 9.99% of ICICI Bank's shar...
05 Sep, 2026, 12.21 PM IST
Sabalenka interrupts match over cannabis smellWorld number one Aryna Sabalenka paused her US Open match due to a strong cannabis odor. She informed the umpire about the pervasive smell ...
05 Sep, 2026, 12.05 AM IST
Europe’s summer felt like a gamechanger. Will next year be any different?Europe faces severe heat waves, impacting harvests and causing many deaths. Governments are beginning to acknowledge climate change impacts...
04 Sep, 2026, 02.06 PM IST
Air India Express' Delhi bound flight diverted to Lucknow after technical snagAir India Express flight AIX 1253 from Varanasi to Delhi was diverted to Lucknow. The diversion occurred as a precautionary measure after t...
03 Sep, 2026, 11.08 PM IST
Tyson Foods cuts annual profit forecast again as beef pressure drains marginsTyson Foods has revised down its profit and sales targets for fiscal 2026 due to rising challenges within the beef segment. The company ant...
03 Sep, 2026, 07.49 PM IST
Global temperature rise set to cross 1.5-degree Celsius threshold: United NationsGlobal temperatures will soon surpass the 1.5-degree Celsius threshold, increasing climate risks. This UN report emphasises immediate green...
02 Sep, 2026, 10.34 PM IST
In 1666, Great Fire of London destroyed more than 13,000 homes, iconic structures, over 350 years later record wildfires burn homesWildfires in England and Wales have hit a record level, fire chiefs said, warning that rescue services were battling to keep up with rising...
02 Sep, 2026, 08.59 PM IST
Won't chase top-line growth at any cost: SBI General CEO on fire insurance pricing warSBI General Insurance will not chase fire insurance business at unsustainable prices. The company aims to improve profitability and maintai...
02 Sep, 2026, 01.46 PM IST
Drought, wildfires & a brutal 'once-in-a-millennium' summer plague BritainBritain has endured its hottest summer on record, marked by successive heat waves, drought, destructive wildfires and water restrictions. T...
02 Sep, 2026, 12.15 PM IST
IRDAI pitches public insurance registry to reshape industryIndia's insurance regulator is proposing a Public Insurance Registry for data sharing. This digital infrastructure will connect insurers, i...
01 Sep, 2026, 12.52 PM IST
In France's north, winegrowers bet on a warmer futureThis year, successive heatwaves, wildfires and drought, disrupted life for France's winegrowers, leading to historically early harvests, lo...
01 Sep, 2026, 09.21 AM IST
Why are urban birds using 'cigarette butts' in their nests? Study reveals a surprising link to arthropod repellents and ectoparasitesWhy are urban birds using 'cigarette butts' in their nests? In urban landscapes, birds have taken to using cigarette filters in their nests...
31 Aug, 2026, 02.22 PM IST
Delhi government notifies amended fire safety rules, introduces extensive measures to safeguard buildingsDelhi has amended its Fire Service Rules, introducing new safety standards for buildings. These comprehensive rules link safety measures to...
29 Aug, 2026, 07.23 PM IST
Study says wildfire smoke turns rain into liquid fertilizer packed with essential nutrientsWildfire smoke is transforming rainfall into a nutrient-rich fertilizer for ecosystems. This phenomenon, known as smoke-rain days, is becom...
28 Aug, 2026, 01.46 PM IST
In 1989, a 185-page California climate report warned that a warming would slash the state's spring runoff by a full third. 30 years later, its warnings proved right, with mountain snow cover falling by half as droughts, floods and fires worsenedCalifornia received climate change warnings thirty years ago. These projections accurately predicted droughts, floods, and heat waves. The ...
26 Aug, 2026, 09.05 PM IST
Hawk Fire near Reno forces 42,000 to evacuate as wildfire rapidly spreads in US' NevadaA fast-moving, wind-driven wildfire near Reno, Nevada, has forced about 42,000 people to evacuate, while another 45,000 have been urged to ...
24 Aug, 2026, 06.37 AM IST