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April 24, 2026 3:28 PM

How El Nino could impact the world’s weather in 2026/27

Global weather forecasters predict a strong El Nino weather phenomenon will build during the second half of 2026, threatening hotter and drier weather across much of Asia, while boosting rains in parts of North and South America. WHAT FORECASTERS PR...

April 22, 2026 2:00 PM

Shekha Jheel declared India’s 99th Ramsar site, UP’s tally rises to 12

Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav on Tuesday said that the Shekha Jheel Bird Sanctuary has been designated as a Ramsar site, taking India’s total number of internationally recognised wetlands to 99. With this addition, Uttar Pradesh now h...

April 21, 2026 12:35 PM

Earthquake alert: 5.2-magnitude tremor hits Manipur’s Kamjong district

An earthquake of magnitude 5.2 struck Manipur early Tuesday, according to the National Centre for Seismology (NCS). The epicentre was in Kamjong, and the tremor was recorded at 5:59:33 IST. The earthquake originated at a depth of 62 kilometres benea...

April 20, 2026 4:41 PM

Major 7.5-magnitude quake hits off Japan, triggers tsunami warnings

A magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck off the northeastern coast of Japan on Monday, prompting authorities to urge residents to stay away from coastal areas where tsunami waves of up to 3 metres (10 ft) were expected. Two hours after the tremor, w...

April 17, 2026 9:15 PM

Scientists decipher the geological history of the Grand Canyon

The Grand Canyon is a marvel on the landscape of North America, a breathtaking geological feature in the southwestern U.S. state of Arizona presenting dramatic contours and richly colored vistas. Research is now providing insight into how and when t...

April 8, 2026 11:15 PM

NHAI to develop ‘Arogya Van’ along highways to boost biodiversity and promote medicinal plants

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has announced a new initiative to develop ‘Arogya Van’ - thematic plantations of medicinal trees - on vacant land parcels along national highways, in a move aimed at enhancing biodiversity and promo...

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...

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