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March 29, 2026 4:22 PM

PM Modi highlights solar energy revolution, urges citizens to join clean power movement

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday highlighted the rapid expansion of solar energy adoption across India, crediting government initiatives and community participation for driving the country’s clean energy transition. Addressing the nation in ...

March 29, 2026 4:19 PM

Mass participation drives environmental conservation and sustainability efforts across India: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday highlighted the growing role of public participation in driving environmental conservation and sustainability initiatives across the country during the 132nd edition of his monthly radio programme Mann Ki Baat. ...

February 26, 2026 12:57 PM

Climate shocks threaten $2.3 trillion global sports economy, study warns

Extreme weather threatens annual revenue growth in the $2.3 trillion sports economy, where expansion is driven mainly by tourism tied to resource-depleting global events such as the just-concluded Milano Cortina Games, a report has shown. The sector...

February 24, 2026 10:08 AM

Paralyzing blizzard hits US Northeast, closing roads and canceling flights

A powerful blizzard dropped more than two-and-a-half feet of snow (76.2 cm) across parts of the U.S. Northeast on Monday, bringing travel to a near-standstill for millions of residents as the treacherous conditions closed roads, shut down train servi...

February 23, 2026 4:16 PM

Indian Army rescues 46 stranded tourists in East Sikkim under ‘Op Himrahat’

The Indian Army has carried out a swift rescue operation under 'Operation Himrahat' in the high-altitude areas of East Sikkim, safely evacuating 46 stranded tourists following heavy snowfall and extreme weather conditions, officials said on Monday. ...

February 23, 2026 8:42 AM

Moderate rain likely in TN’s Western Ghats; rest of state to remain dry

The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) has forecast moderate rainfall over parts of the Western Ghats over the next two days, while most other regions of Tamil Nadu are expected to witness largely dry conditions. In a statement, the Meteorological...

February 19, 2026 4:10 PM

After morning fog, temperature set to rise from today in Rajasthan

After two days of rain and hailstorms, the weather in Rajasthan cleared on Thursday. However, dense fog affected several districts in the morning, reducing visibility to nearly 50 metres in areas including Kotputli-Behror, Ajmer, and Kota. According ...

February 18, 2026 12:48 PM

Three cheetah cubs born at Kuno National Park; India’s total population rises to 38

Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav on Wednesday announced the birth of three cheetah cubs at Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh, marking another milestone in India’s ambitious Project Cheetah initiative. Sh...

February 4, 2026 8:55 AM

Dense fog grips Delhi, low visibility procedures in place at IGI Airport

Delhi-NCR remained in the grip of cold and dense fog on Wednesday as winter conditions continued to disrupt daily life across the national capital. Several areas reported low visibility early in the morning, resulting in slower traffic and inconvenie...

February 3, 2026 4:01 PM

Over 26 lakh households get rooftop solar under PM Surya Ghar; ₹14,771 crore aid released

More than 26 lakh households across India have so far benefited from the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana (PMSG: MBY), the government said on Tuesday, with rooftop solar installations rapidly expanding under the flagship renewable energy initiative. ...

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