UK Food Prices Set to Surge Past 6% by Mid-2027, Industry Warns
UK food inflation is projected to hit 6.4% by July 2027, driven by the U.S.-Iran war, European drought, and El Niño effects.
Environment & Ecology
Indonesia's wildfire emissions soar to world's highest amid El Niño
Indonesia's wildfire emissions hit a global high in early September, driven by intense El Niño conditions and peatland fires.
Green Groups Take EU Water-Law Overhaul Plan to Watchdog
Environmental groups filed a complaint with the EU Ombudsman over the Commission's planned revision of water laws, citing insufficient consultation.
Five Orangutans Found in Odisha Forest; STF Probes Suspected Smuggling
Odisha Police STF and Forest Department investigate the mysterious appearance of five young orangutans in a Balasore forest, suspected to be a case of wildlife trafficking.
Thane AI data centre will make city unliveable: Aaditya Thackeray
Aaditya Thackeray says the proposed AI data centre in Balkum will make Thane unliveable, citing noise, heat, and diesel storage concerns.
Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan 2026: Lucknow, Rourkela, Kalinga Nagar Top City Rankings
The 2026 Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan ranks 130 cities on pollution-control measures. Lucknow, Rourkela and Kalinga Nagar top their population groups.
Alberta Landowners Sue Regulator Over Orphan Well Cleanup Funding
Alberta landowners seek judicial review, claiming regulator's low levy fails to cover C$1.66 billion cleanup backlog.
Bay of Bengal Low-Pressure System Likely to Bring Andhra Pradesh Respite from Heat
A low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal may bring rain and cooler weather to Andhra Pradesh from September 12, easing the ongoing heatwave.
Karnataka to Expand Pavagada Solar Park With 10,000 Additional Acres
Karnataka is acquiring 10,000 more acres for Pavagada Solar Park, aiming to boost its 27.3 GW renewable capacity while tackling land constraints.
Drought-Driven Hunger Pushes Black Bears Into Rocky Mountain Communities
Severe drought in the Rockies is pushing hungry black bears into populated areas, causing a surge in destructive encounters and wildlife deaths.
Cuddalore's Green School drive turns 11 campuses climate-ready
Eleven government schools in Cuddalore district now feature solar panels, rainwater harvesting, and herbal gardens under a climate-focused Green School programme.
Raipur Jail Inmates Craft 500 Eco-Friendly Ganesh Idols for Chaturthi
Inmates at Central Jail Raipur made ~500 eco-friendly Ganesh idols with natural clay and embedded seeds, now sold at Jail Emporium.
KRRS Demands Immediate Drought Relief, Slams Governments
KRRS chief Badagalapura Nagendra demands drought relief, loan waiver, and action on Cauvery release, criticizing both state and central governments.
Four held for stealing seized earth movers from Idukki forest range
Udumbanchola police arrested four men for stealing two forest-department-impounded earth movers from Ponmudi section in Idukki.
Five Orangutans Rescued in Odisha Forest, Smuggling Suspected
Five orangutans, non-native to India, were rescued in Odisha's Balasore forest. Authorities suspect wildlife smuggling and have ordered a probe.
Quarry Slurry Spill Turns Cherupuzha Toxic in Kozhikode
A slurry tank burst at a granite quarry in Kozhikode has polluted the Cherupuzha river, affecting drinking water and bathing spots.
Veterinary Team Treats Wild Elephant Caught in Snare Trap in Assam's Raimona National Park
Vets in Assam treated a wild elephant with a snare-inflicted trunk wound near Raimona National Park, removing the wire and providing care.
Injured Leopard Attacks Forest Official During Davangere Rescue
A leopard injured in a Davangere car collision attacked a forest official during rescue. The animal was tranquilised and later shifted for treatment.
Five Young Orangutans Found Abandoned in Odisha Plantation Rescued
Odisha forest officials rescued five young orangutans found abandoned in a Balasore casuarina plantation, suspecting a botched transit operation.
AIDWA protests in Prakasam over 50% spike in essential commodity prices
AIDWA staged a protest in Ongole over a 50% rise in essential prices, linking it to El Niño-driven drought and unemployment.