Six booked for electrocuting two spotted deer in Shivamogga district
Sharavathi Wildlife Range officials booked six persons for electrocuting and killing two spotted deer in Nagavalli, Sagara taluk. Three arrested; three absconding.
Environment & Ecology
Ooty tiger hunt enters day 14 as big cat evades 147 cameras and 13 cages
The search for a man-eater tiger in O'Valley, Ooty, has entered its 14th day with no camera-trap images for ten days.
Andhra Pradesh forms panel to probe wildlife deaths, boost tiger protection
Andhra Pradesh Deputy CM orders comprehensive wildlife death study, prioritising tiger protection, with a high-level committee formed under forest advisor.
Sonowal Reviews Green Shipping Push, Urges Ports to Prepare for Clean Fuels
Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal reviewed green shipping initiatives at TERI, urging ports to fast-track readiness for alternative fuels and zero-emission corridors.
Pangolins Rescued as Wildfires Ravage Borneo Forest
Wildfires in East Kalimantan, Indonesia, prompt rescue of pangolins by local conservation group; animals under care before release.
BDA completes 1,441 percolation wells to boost Bengaluru's groundwater
BDA finishes 1,441 percolation wells in 77 parks and residential premises, targeting annual groundwater recharge of 18.45 crore litres.
Delhi-NCR States Finalise Seven-Month Plan to Combat Winter Pollution
Delhi and NCR states have submitted a coordinated seven-month action plan to curb air pollution, focusing on outreach, stubble burning, and enforcement.
US federal review targets California coastal authority in oil push
Federal review of California's coastal program could strip state authority over offshore oil and federal projects.
Yadav Reviews NCR State Plans to Combat Air Pollution
Union Minister Bhupender Yadav reviewed NCR states' action plans, stressing zero-tolerance for polluting industries and coordinated public engagement.
Rome swelters as September heatwave persists
Rome remains under a yellow heat alert as September temperatures hit 35°C, with residents describing the conditions as unprecedented.
Second Neelakurinji bloom carpets Munnar tea estates, trekking opens
A fresh Neelakurinji mass bloom has been reported on KDHP tea plantation hills near Munnar, with trekking now open to visitors.
Congress leader announces padayatra in Tirthahalli against ESA notification
Kimmane Rathnakar announced a padayatra in Tirthahalli on Sept 7 against the Kasturirangan report and ESA notification, excluding BJP and JD(S) leaders.
Karnataka charts 66 GW clean-energy roadmap for 2030
Karnataka targets 66 GW installed capacity by 2030, driven by clean energy, storage, and grid investments.
Karnataka Cabinet Withdraws Parks Amendment Bill After Public Outcry
Karnataka Cabinet withdraws the controversial Parks (Preservation) (Amendment) Bill, 2026, following widespread protests. It will be redrafted after public consultation.
EPA move could silence public on data center permits
EPA proposes ending federal public-notice mandate for state air permits, raising concerns over data center transparency.
UN Warns 'Supersized' El Niño Could Be Strongest Ever Recorded
UN weather agency warns El Niño may become strongest on record, persisting into 2027 and fueling extreme weather.
Algeria Wildfires: Tebboune Seeks Death Penalty for Arson as Toll Mounts
Algeria battles deadly wildfires; President Tebboune seeks death penalty for arsonists amid reports of high casualties and widespread destruction.
WMO Warns El Niño Could Become Strongest on Record
WMO says El Niño will intensify through 2027, possibly becoming the strongest ever recorded, with global consequences.
China's oil demand falls, driving first oil-led emissions drop
China's Q2 2026 emissions fell 1% as oil use dropped 9%, led by EVs and electric trucks.
WMO: El Niño to Intensify, Persist Into 2027, Raising Extreme Weather Risks
WMO says El Niño will strengthen and persist into 2027, with near-100% likelihood through February, raising extreme weather risks.