In 1830, chinaberry was introduced to the US as an ornamental tree; it later spread into forests across the SouthChinaberry trees, initially brought to the Southern U.S. in the 1830s for their beauty, have proliferated extensively. These invasive speci...
05 Nov, 2026, 06.00 PM IST
In 1927, the US brought in weeping lovegrass for cattle and erosion control; one strain was later planted across 2 million acres of Oklahoma and TexasInitially introduced to the U.S. in the 1930s to alleviate soil erosion caused by the Dust Bowl, weeping lovegrass rapidly expanded across ...
05 Nov, 2026, 03.00 PM IST
Punjab government 'misleading' people on issue of stubble burning: Manjinder Singh SirsaDelhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa criticized the Punjab government for misleading the public regarding stubble burning, link...
05 Nov, 2026, 10.36 AM IST
Weather today (November 1): IMD warns of heavy rain in Odisha, Andhra Pradesh; check IMD's forecast for Delhi, Tamil Nadu, other regionsWeather today news: Rainfall is predicted across several Indian states on October 31 as a cyclone weakens. Thunderstorms and gusty winds ma...
01 Nov, 2026, 04.18 AM IST
Northern Lights could brighten Halloween weekend in US: Could your state get a glimpse?Northern Lights could become visible across parts of the northern United States during Halloween weekend. NOAA’s October 30 forecast predic...
30 Oct, 2026, 08.50 PM IST
Gurgaon power supply disrupted: Uprooted tree damages 3 electricity poles, leaves residents without power overnightContinuous rainfall in Gurugram resulted in a tree uprooting that damaged electricity poles. The power supply in Sector 46 remained disrupt...
30 Oct, 2026, 10.15 AM IST
Winter coming early in India this year? Rain brings sharp temperature drop; should you take out winter clothes?Mausam Weather Forecast: Widespread rainfall across several parts of India has triggered a noticeable change in weather, with temperatures ...
30 Oct, 2026, 09.15 AM IST
The age of pirates isn't over: Modern-day Somali raiders are hijacking oil tankers, holding sailors hostage and demanding millions in ransomOn April 21, 2026, armed men hijacked the Honour 25, a diesel tanker, in a swift attack. The crew was held hostage on board, with a ransom ...
29 Oct, 2026, 10.42 PM IST
Weather Today, October 26: IMD predicts rain, thunderstorms in Tamil Nadu, Odisha, Chhattisgarh; Check forecast for Delhi, Bihar, UP and other statesThe India Meteorological Department forecasts turbulent weather across several Indian states starting October 26. A developing cyclonic sto...
26 Oct, 2026, 07.38 AM IST
Weather Today, October 20: Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Kerala & Karnataka on rain alert; IMD warns of very heavy showers, thunderstorms & gusty windsWeather Today, October 20 (Google Trends): The IMD has forecast heavy rainfall across Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka and parts of Andhra Pra...
21 Oct, 2026, 12.47 PM IST
Weather updates for October 20: IMD forecast warns of rain and thunderstorms, check state-wise updatesWeather (Google Trends): The IMD has forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall at isolated places over Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal, wit...
21 Oct, 2026, 12.43 PM IST
Railways may fine you Rs 1,000 or imprison you for up to six months for playing loud music or videos on trains; awareness drive plannedRailway authorities plan to raise awareness regarding noise caused by mobile phones in trains and stations. Announcements will inform passe...
19 Oct, 2026, 11.19 PM IST
Delhi-NCR weather today: Will there be rain in New Delhi, Noida, Gurgaon, Faridabad and Ghaziabad today? check latest IMD updateDelhi-NCR is likely to see rain, thunderstorms and lightning on Thursday, October 15, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD...
15 Oct, 2026, 12.38 PM IST
Punjab, Chandigarh weather today: Check latest updates on orange alert, hail and thunderstormsPunjab and Chandigarh are under an IMD orange alert for Thursday, October 15, as thunderstorms, lightning, gusty winds and isolated hailsto...
15 Oct, 2026, 09.20 AM IST
Weather today: Will it rain in Delhi, Noida, Gurgaon, Ghaziabad and Faridabad? Latest IMD updateWeather today, October 14: IMD has forecast no rain for Delhi NCR on Wednesday, 14 October. Sky will be partly cloudy and turn generally cl...
14 Oct, 2026, 07.22 AM IST
Weather Tomorrow October 14: IMD predicts rain, thunderstorms and heavy showers across several states; check forecast for Delhi, Bihar, Haryana and moreWeather Tomorrow: On October 14, heavy rainfall and thunderstorms will sweep through various parts of India, particularly targeting states ...
13 Oct, 2026, 08.12 PM IST
Delhi, Gurgaon, Noida, Ghaziabad weather: Why are rain and hailstorms occurring in northern India despite monsoon withdrawal? How long will it continue?Delhi, Gurgaon, Noida, Ghaziabad rain: Delhi, Gurgaon and Noida woke up to rain and thunderstorms on October 12, 2026, bringing temporary r...
12 Oct, 2026, 11.51 AM IST