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Cracker of a battle: Vijay wants Sivakasi to take on China and become a global fireworks powerhouse. Here's what it'll takeTamil Nadu's government aims to transform Sivakasi, India's firecracker hub, into a global competitor against China. The focus is now on in...
Right to walk, but where? Supreme Court ruling shines light on Delhi's footpathsDelhi's Supreme Court ruling declares walking on footpaths a fundamental right, yet citizens face daily struggles with damaged, missing, or...
Discovered 29 years ago, asteroid bigger than Eiffel Tower to fly past Earth this weekend: Here's when and how to watch and should you be worried?A colossal asteroid, dwarfing the Eiffel Tower, is set for a safe flyby of Earth this weekend, June 27, 2026. Designated (152637) 1997 NC1,...
A termite pesticide banned in 1988 is still turning up in wildlife; researchers found toxic brain levels in nearly half the sick skunks they examined near DetroitA banned pesticide, chlordane, used for termite control, is causing severe neurological damage and death in urban skunks, according to new ...
TotalEnergies awaits ruling in high-stakes climate trialA French court will rule Thursday on whether oil and gas giant TotalEnergies breached its legal duty to address environmental risks in a hi...
For years it was ignored. Now scientists say this gas may be the major contributor to air pollutionUrban air pollution science has uncovered a surprising shift. A long-ignored gas, nitric oxide, may influence aerosol particle formation in...
When trees become citizens: A lesson in redefining progressIn a move that elevates environmental stewardship to policy, the Canadian municipality of Terrasse-Vaudreuil has granted trees legal rights...
Aravalli Biodiversity Park helps Delhi retain 3 million litres of rainwater, reduce flooding: StudyDelhi's Aravalli Biodiversity Park is a vital green lung, retaining nearly three million litres of rainwater annually and significantly red...
FIFA draws criticism as Infantino clocks up air miles at World CupFIFA President Gianni Infantino's extensive private jet travel for the 2026 World Cup is drawing sharp criticism from environmentalists. Hi...
Delhi-NCR Weather Report: IMD issues rain alert; Check what the weather will be like in Noida, Gurgaon, Ghaziabad & FaridabadDelhi-NCR Rain Alert: Delhi-NCR residents can anticipate a respite from the summer heat as light rainfall and thunderstorms are predicted f...
Mercury touches 40.2 deg C in Delhi amid delayed monsoon; IMD forecasts late-night rainDelhi sweltered under hot and humid conditions on Saturday, with the maximum temperature reaching 40.2 degrees Celsius, significantly above...
Rajasthan CM flags off electric buses under PM e-Bus Sewa schemeRajasthan's Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma launched 29 electric buses in Jaipur and 18 in Bhilwara, marking the introduction of electric c...
This new building method can deliver a full house in just 5 days, no bricks requiredA Home Built in Just Five Days? It sounds like something from the future, but it's already happening. Recycled plastic is being turned into...
Delhi bans entry of non-BS VI commercial vehicles from Nov 1 to curb winter pollutionDelhi is gearing up for winter with new pollution control measures. Older commercial vehicles from outside the city will be banned from Nov...
Put a freeze on extreme heat: Why India needs more than just heatwave warningsIndia faces severe heatwaves. Dangerous heat now affects large areas with little relief. This crisis demands action beyond meteorology. Hea...
Federal regulators back Trump's plan to speed power to energy-hungry AI data centersFederal regulators are speeding up power grid connections for big energy users like AI data centers. This move aims to boost America's comp...
Bengaluru man's magic! In just 24 hours, he revives a forgotten pond; Now it holds twice the water and attracts Kingfishers, Herons & moreA dried-up Bengaluru pond, Bikkanahalli Kunte, has been revived in just 24 hours by environmentalist Gurunandan Rao and volunteers. After m...
World's largest air purifier: Inside China's 20-storey tower designed to clean 10 million cubic metres of air a dayA colossal air purification tower in China, standing over 100 meters tall, has shown promising results in tackling smog. Researchers report...
AI will lead to labour shortages, Jeff Bezos says in optimistic talkBezos put forward a rosy vision of how technology will help humanity, speaking about projects including his space venture Blue Origin and h...
China’s EV boom is cleaning the air, and may have prevented 262,000 deathsElectric vehicles are proving to be life savers. Studies show China's shift to electric cars has prevented thousands of premature deaths. A...