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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 ...
Restoring India’s land, securing India’s future through science and collective actionScientific innovations and integrated farming systems are combating land degradation and enhancing climate resilience, benefiting millions ...
India restores 21.76 million hectares of deforested land, nears 84 per cent of Bonn Challenge targetIndia has made significant strides in land restoration. Between 2011 and 2020, over 21 million hectares of degraded land were restored, as ...
JSW–The Times of India Earth Care Awards Recognises Champions of Climate Action and Sustainability
Consumers unlikely to see major impact on food prices over next 2-3 months: Consumer Affairs SecyThe government is closely monitoring the prices of essential food commodities. At present, prices have remained stable and largely range-bo...
Corporate India gets a call of duty and it's raring to goIn a dynamic shift, India's defence industry is witnessing a groundbreaking transformation where private corporations are spearheading pivo...
Natural diamonds, real change: Driving sustainable impact in IndiaThe diamond industry is prioritizing sustainability, with India leading the charge by integrating a fifth 'C' – conscience – alongside trad...
A Canadian lake shaped like an emoji suddenly drained dry in a geological event rarely seen on EarthLake Rouge in Quebec catastrophically drained in May 2025 due to a landslide and outburst flood, leaving a barren crater. This rare event w...
Mythos: A challenge for the Indian banking systemClaude Mythos, a cutting-edge AI tool, has unearthed significant weaknesses in cybersecurity systems. In response, Indian authorities are s...
Hindu votes, Modi ki guarantee: 10 big trends that decode Bengal, Assam, Tamil Nadu and Kerala assembly electionsAssembly election results saw the BJP secure victories in West Bengal and Assam, while Tamil Nadu witnessed a surprising debut by Thalapath...
TMC failed to open account in nine of 23 districts of West BengalThe Bharatiya Janata Party secured a landslide victory in West Bengal, winning 206 seats and ending the Trinamool Congress's 15-year reign....
Stock, mutual fund investing from Tier-2, 3 cities grows fast, but limited awareness, advisory gaps remain key concernsEven as individuals from Tier-2/3 cities and beyond are rapidly embracing the world of stocks and mutual funds, gaps in advisory and awaren...
Energy shock ripples from kitchens to forests as Africa and South Asia grapple with rising fuel costsGlobal fuel price hikes are pushing families in Kenya and India back to burning charcoal and wood. This reversal threatens years of progres...
Govt reviews rural schemes, supply chain woes to protect beneficiaries from Iran war impactThe Rural Development Ministry is reviewing its key schemes in response to the West Asia conflict's potential impact on global supply chain...
Review green zone law: Uttarakhand chief minister Trivendra Singh Rawat to CentreUttarakhand chief minister Trivendra Singh Rawat has urged the government to review a 2012 order declaring a watershed area in the state as...
Review green zone law: Uttarakhand chief minister Trivendra Singh Rawat to CentreUttarakhand chief minister Trivendra Singh Rawat has urged the government to review a 2012 order declaring a watershed area in the state as...
Nabard, NRSC sign MoU for web-based monitoring of watershed projectsNabard said the monitoring of Indo-German Watershed Development (IGWDP) projects will happen in three states, Gujarat, Rajasthan and Telang...
ITC to spend Rs 250 crore for strengthening rural livelihoodsDiversified group ITC will spend Rs 250 crore this fiscal as part of its social investments for strengthening rural livelihoods.
- Government, World Bank sign $60 million loan pact for Karnataka project
"The Project will improve government watershed operations in 930 micro-watersheds covering 465,000 hectares."
- PM's panel to paddle for integrated water mission
Prime Minister's inter-ministry task group on water conservation set up under Planning Commission may favour creation of an integrated inst...