Himalayan Glaciers Melting Faster, Water Security at Risk: Study
A new study finds Himalayan glaciers are melting faster than a decade ago, threatening water security for millions and raising risks from unstable glacial lakes.
Disaster Management
Congress Leaders Press for Swift Relief as Bihar Floods Affect Nearly 50 Lakh
Congress leaders urged swift relief and rescue in flood-hit Bihar, where nearly 50 lakh people across 15 districts have been affected.
SSB Teams Respond to Twin Landslides in West Sikkim, Residents Moved to Safety
Landslides hit Karmatar and Upper Bullung in West Sikkim, prompting an SSB-led rescue effort. No casualties were reported; a road remains blocked.
Crane topples onto vehicle in Miami's Brickell, injuring five
A crane collapsed at a Miami construction site Monday morning, crushing and igniting a passing vehicle and injuring the driver and four workers, officials said.
Colombia Congress Passes 2027 Budget With Record Deficit
Colombia's Congress approved a 2027 budget of 634.9 trillion pesos, projecting a record fiscal deficit of 9.4% of GDP.
Pennsylvania Crews Tear Down Obsolete Spring Garden Dam on Neshaminy Creek
Demolition of the Spring Garden Dam on Pennsylvania's Neshaminy Creek has begun, as officials and advocates weigh the fate of ageing barriers nationwide.
Bukavu Mourns 27 Students Killed in School Fire as Families Demand Safety
Hundreds attended a mass funeral in Bukavu for 27 students killed in a school fire that also injured dozens, as officials pledged action to prevent future tragedies.
Crane topples onto car and construction box in Miami, four hurt
A crane collapsed on Brickell Bay Drive in Miami, injuring four people, all with minor injuries, and trapping two construction workers inside a box.
Crane collapse at Miami construction site injures four
Four people were hospitalized with minor injuries after a crane collapsed at a Miami construction site Monday morning, officials said.
India Fast-Tracks Electricity Exports to Flood-Hit Nepal
India has approved expedited electricity exports to Nepal to help the flood-affected neighbour meet its power requirements.
India clears 18-hour daily power export to Nepal after flood damage
India has approved electricity exports to Nepal for 18 hours a day through December 31, 2026, to help it cope with flood damage to its hydropower infrastructure.
Chubu Electric chiefs quit over falsified quake data at Hamaoka reactors
Chubu Electric Power's president and chairperson are resigning after an outside panel found years of manipulated seismic data for two Hamaoka reactors, prompting the utility to withdraw its restart applications.
Haze Chokes Indonesia's Pontianak as Fire Hotspots Decline
Thick haze has blanketed Pontianak for days, delaying flights and reducing visibility, as officials report a decline in high-confidence fire hotspots.
Haze from Kalimantan Fires Disrupts Flights as Indonesia Battles Blazes
Forest fires in Indonesia's Kalimantan have cloaked Pontianak in thick haze, disrupting flights and firefighting as El Niño worsens the dry season.
India Clears Up to 600 MW Power Export to Nepal Through December 2026
India has approved export of up to 600 MW of power to Nepal for 18 hours a day from 13 September to 31 December 2026, with the quantum for January 2027 to be reviewed in December.
Monsoon Withdrawal to Begin Around September 19, Rain to Persist
The southwest monsoon is likely to start withdrawing from northwest India around September 19, the IMD said, with rain forecast over several regions until mid-September.
Birch nightclub fire: three prime accused surrender before Mapusa court
The three main accused in the Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub fire, which killed 25 people in Arpora last December, surrendered before a Mapusa court on Monday.
Birch nightclub fire accused surrender in Goa after Supreme Court rebuff
Three prime accused in the Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub fire surrendered before a Goa court on Monday, following a Supreme Court order directing them to do so within two weeks.
Delhi HC declines urgent hearing on plea against demolition near Satya Niketan collapse site
The Delhi High Court refused urgent listing of a plea over the MCD's demolition of a building next to the collapsed Satya Niketan hostel, asking the lawyer for a factual basis.
Amazon Halts 21 Air Operations After Fatal Miami Runway Crash
Amazon has paused operations with cargo carrier 21 Air after a Boeing 767 overran a Miami runway and killed five people.