Pacific Mastodon Tooth Unearthed in San Mateo County Creek
A geomorphologist found a fossilized Pacific mastodon tooth in a San Francisco Bay Area creek; it has been donated to Stanford.
Environment & Ecology
Nine-banded armadillo reaches Ohio, likely a first natural arrival
A nine-banded armadillo found dead in Ohio is believed to be the state's first documented natural occurrence of the species, which has been expanding north for decades.
Indonesia Prepares Repatriation Groundwork as India Probes Origin of Five Baby Orangutans
Indonesia's Ministry of Forestry has contacted Indian authorities and is preparing technical requirements for repatriation of five baby orangutans rescued in Odisha's Balasore district.
Federal Court Strikes Down Order Forcing Michigan Coal Plant to Stay Open
A federal appeals court ruled the Energy Department exceeded its authority by forcing a Michigan coal plant to stay open past its 2025 retirement date.
Odisha STF detains three over abandoned orangutans in Balasore
Odisha Police's STF has detained three people in West Bengal over five infant orangutans found abandoned in Balasore, as Indonesia seeks their return.
US appeals court rejects DOE order keeping Michigan coal plant online
A federal appeals court struck down a Trump administration order that had forced a Michigan coal plant to stay open past its planned retirement.
Vijayawada to Install 72-Foot Eco-Friendly Ganesha Idol for Ganapathi Utsavalu
A 72-foot clay Ganesha idol is being built in Vijayawada using eco-friendly materials to encourage natural idols during the 10-day Ganesh Chaturthi festival.
Telangana DGP Calls for Coordinated Push to Protect Forest Lands
Telangana DGP C.V. Anand honoured 23 forest personnel who died protecting forests and wildlife, urging coordinated action against encroachment.
Andhra Pradesh Posts Best-Ever Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan Showing
Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu reviewed urban air-quality performance and urged Collectors to pursue time-bound pollution-control measures.
Tamil Nadu Minister Says Tiger Capture in Gudalur Is Close
Tamil Nadu Forest Minister R.V. Ranjithkumar said efforts are on to capture a male tiger suspected of killing two people in O'Valley, Gudalur.
Tara coal block row: Ministry, BJP hit back at Congress claims
Coal Ministry and Chhattisgarh BJP issue clarifications a day after Congress accused the Centre of ecocide over the Tara coal block auction in Hasdeo-Aranya.
YSRCP's Sailajanath blames government for drought crisis, seeks farmer relief
YSRCP leader Sake Sailajanath accused the government of lacking a contingency plan for El Niño-driven drought, demanding compensation, crop insurance and power for farmers.
Telangana monsoon deficit deepens as strong El Niño bites; Bay low offers hope
Telangana faces a severe monsoon shortfall, with August rainfall 38% below normal and September 79% deficient, amid the strongest El Niño since 1997. A low pressure system in the Bay of Bengal offers hope.
Forest teams deploy drones to track two leopards in Chittoor district
Two special Forest Department teams with drone cameras are tracking two leopards in Chittoor rural mandal after continued sightings and pugmarks.
Minister Directs Officials to Prioritise Filling Lakes in Drought-Hit Taluks
Karnataka's Minor Irrigation Minister Ajay Dharam Singh has directed officials to prioritise filling lakes in drought-affected taluks using existing lift irrigation schemes and other available water sources.
Oceansat-3 Spots Early El Niño Signals in Pacific, ISRO Says
ISRO's EOS-06 satellite has detected falling chlorophyll-a levels and a reversal of Pacific winds, early markers of a strengthening El Niño.
Endangered humpback dolphin dies on Kozhikode coast after swallowing fishing net
An endangered Indian Ocean humpback dolphin washed ashore dead at Kozhikode beach, with a post-mortem finding a mass of fishing net in its stomach that caused starvation.
Odisha Puts Orangutan Survival First as Indonesia Seeks Return of Rescued Apes
Odisha says its priority is the survival of five rescued baby orangutans, even as Indonesia signals it may seek their return.
Turkey, Azerbaijan Target November Deal on Europe Power Link
Turkey, Azerbaijan and other countries aim to sign an agreement in November to build an electricity corridor carrying green power to southeastern Europe.
Italian Court Upholds Shutdown Order at Taranto Steelworks
A Milan appeals court has upheld an order to shut down blast furnaces at the former Ilva steelworks in Taranto, dealing a setback to government efforts to keep the plant running.