Wild elephant attacks claim three lives in Idukki's Devikulam range in four months
Three people have died in wild elephant attacks in the Devikulam forest range over four months, with the latest victim being a migrant worker from Madhya Pradesh.
Environment & Ecology
Karnataka grants ₹1 crore per constituency to fight drought, water scarcity
Karnataka has allocated ₹1 crore to every Assembly constituency to address drinking water scarcity amid severe drought, with officials in Yadgir told to speed up water projects and rural employment.
Malaysia to Press Listed Firms on El Nino Readiness, Eyes Middle East Regulatory Ties
Malaysia's Securities Commission will ask major listed companies to disclose their El Nino preparations and is exploring closer regulatory ties with the Middle East.
Salk Scientists Test Deep-Rooted Soybeans to Fight Climate Stress and Store Carbon
Researchers at the Salk Institute are field-testing soybeans with deeper root systems, hoping they can withstand drought and store more carbon in the soil.
Chennai Diverts 700 Vinayaka Idols to Ennore and Kovalam After CRZ Concerns
Greater Chennai Corporation will divert 700 Vinayaka idols from Pattinapakkam and Palavakkam to Ennore and Kovalam after CRZ concerns were raised before the NGT.
Yadav Reviews UP's Air Pollution Action Plan Ahead of Winter
Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav reviewed Uttar Pradesh's air pollution action plan with CM Yogi Adityanath, urging faster, stricter measures before winter.
Karan Johar to Become First Indian Host of Earthshot Prize Awards Night in Mumbai
Karan Johar will host the Earthshot Prize Awards Night in Mumbai on 17 November 2026, becoming the first Indian to do so.
Salk Institute Trials Deep-Root Soybeans to Trap Carbon and Beat Drought
Salk Institute scientists are field-testing soybeans engineered with deeper root systems that could store carbon in soil and improve drought resilience.
Indian-born cheetah KGP12 delivers four cubs at Kuno, a first for Project Cheetah
KGP12, an Indian-born cheetah at Kuno National Park, has given birth to four cubs, a milestone for Project Cheetah.
India-Born Cheetah Delivers Four Cubs at Kuno as Project Cheetah Turns Four
An India-born female cheetah, KGP12, has given birth to four cubs at Kuno National Park, a day after Project Cheetah completed four years.
Earthshot Prize 2026 finalists unveiled, wildlife crossings plan among contenders
Prince William's Earthshot Prize has named 15 finalists for 2026, including a Rocky Mountains wildlife corridor project and an AI wildfire tracker.
Kerala Reclaims 121 Acres as Legacy Waste Remediation Advances
Kerala has reclaimed about 121 acres after processing 15.45 lakh tonnes of legacy waste, with remediation finished at 29 of 59 dump sites.
Bittu Tabahi: The 21-Year-Old Who Cleaned a River and Won 1.9 Million Followers
Surendra Singh Chaudhary, known as 'Bittu Tabahi' online, cleaned the Ajnar River over nine months, earning national praise and 1.9 million Instagram followers.
Greensand project to become EU's first full-scale CO2 storage site
INEOS's Greensand project will start storing CO2 beneath the Danish North Sea on Friday, the first full-scale such facility in the EU.
Swachhata Hi Seva 2026 Launched with Plantation Drive at India Gate
MoHUA and DDWS launched Swachhata Hi Seva 2026 with a plantation drive at India Gate, unveiling key pillars and a Whole of Government approach.
Northern Vietnam Floods Kill Three, Inundate Thousands of Homes
Heavy rain since mid-September has killed three people in northern Vietnam, flooded thousands of homes and damaged over 22,000 hectares of crops.
Screwworm Case in New Mexico Horse Clouds Planned Port Reopening
A horse in Grant County, New Mexico, has been confirmed with New World screwworm, complicating plans to reopen a border port to Mexican livestock trade next week.
UK lawmakers urge rejection of creditor bid for Thames Water
A UK parliamentary committee wants the government to reject a creditor rescue bid and temporarily nationalise Thames Water.
US Wildlife Directive Limits 'Take' to Intentional Harm Under Endangered Species Act
A US Fish and Wildlife Service directive says imperiled species must be intentionally targeted to count as illegal 'take', narrowing enforcement of the Endangered Species Act.
Unseasonable Heat Strains Power Grids Serving 100 Million Across North America
Power grids serving over 100 million North Americans are under strain as unseasonable heat drives demand while key equipment sits offline for maintenance.