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.
Environment & Ecology
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.
Starving Bears Overrun Siberian Villages as Attacks Kill Ten
Hungry bears are invading settlements across southern Siberia, killing at least ten people this year and forcing curfews, remote schooling and culling operations.
Bolivia's 'Weird Cat' Identified as First New Felid Species in a Century
Scientists have identified Leopardus tilcayo, a new felid species from Bolivia's Yungas forests, marking the first such discovery since 1923.
Puthoor zoo cited as model for relocating Thiruvananthapuram zoo
K.J. Varughese points to the Thrissur Zoological Park at Puthoor as a blueprint for shifting the Thiruvananthapuram zoo, flagging land, funding and design issues.
Telangana sets 20,000 MW renewable energy target for 2030
Telangana is working towards 20,000 MW of renewable energy capacity by 2030, Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka said in Khammam.
Karnataka adds 23 taluks to drought list, total now 124
Karnataka has declared 23 more taluks drought-hit, taking the state total to 124, with 110 classified as severely affected and 14 as moderate.
Telangana Opens State Climate Centre for Cities, Launches Urban Climate Atlas
Telangana has inaugurated a State Climate Centre for Cities and launched an Urban Climate Atlas to strengthen climate-responsive planning across urban local bodies.
Khandre credits Article 371(J) for expanding opportunities in Kalyana Karnataka
Minister Eshwar Khandre says Article 371(J) has widened education and employment avenues for Kalyana Karnataka's youth.
Second leopard caught in O'Valley tiger trap, released into forest
A leopard was caught in one of 14 cages set to trap a tiger suspected of killing two people in Lauriston, O'Valley, and was released into a reserve forest.
Article 371(J) has brought new opportunities to Kalyana Karnataka, says Minister Raghumurthy
Minister T. Raghumurthy says Article 371(J) has expanded education, employment and infrastructure opportunities in Kalyana Karnataka, with ₹18,000 crore spent on development.
Karnataka CM to Raise Drought in Special Session, Seeks Maharashtra's Help on Bhima Water
Karnataka's Chief Minister says drought will be discussed in a special session even without BJP cooperation, and will seek Bhima water releases from Maharashtra.
Banks roll out relief package for farmers in 101 drought-hit Karnataka taluks
Banks in Karnataka will offer a relief package to farmers in 101 drought-hit taluks, including a 12-month moratorium and extended repayment periods.
Kerala allocates ₹16 crore to acquire land for 45 displaced Ayyankuzhi families
The LSGD has allocated ₹16 crore to acquire land for 45 families in Ayyankuzhi who left their homes after a 220-kV cable fire in July 2025.
Iran War Spurs Clean Energy Policies, but Emissions Still Rise
The Iran war has pushed over 30 governments toward clean energy and efficiency policies, but emissions rose slightly and investment fell.
Jagan blames Andhra govt for drought losses, says farmers lost up to ₹20,000 an acre
Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy alleges Andhra Pradesh farmers lost ₹15,000–₹20,000 an acre in the drought and were denied free crop insurance, blaming delayed State action.
Unlikely Alliance: India-Born and Botswana Cheetahs Form Rare Coalition at Kuno
A cheetah born in India and another brought from Botswana have formed a rare male coalition at Kuno National Park, officials say.