Kazakh court rejects Kashagan operator's bid to block $5 billion fine enforcement
A Kazakh court has dismissed a lawsuit by the Kashagan oilfield operator seeking to block enforcement of an environmental fine of around $5 billion.
Environment & Ecology
Trump Administration to Unveil Looser Fuel Economy Standards for Cars and Light Trucks
The Trump administration is set to release relaxed fuel economy standards on Monday, lowering the 2031 fleetwide target to roughly 34.5 mpg from 50.4 mpg.
Goa Congress march draws call for united Opposition, action on defections
The Congress's 27-day Goy Rakhonn Yatra continued in Aldona, where voters urged Opposition unity against the BJP and demanded stronger anti-defection action.
Wildlife SOS Under Scanner: Nepal Elephant Smuggling Trail Surfaces in Poaching Probe
Wildlife SOS faces scrutiny over an alleged Nepal elephant purchase and a leopard poaching probe involving two of its employees.
DVAC books DMK MLA E.V. Velu, son in Malappambadi lake-bed excavation case
DVAC has registered a case against DMK MLA E.V. Velu, his son and officials over alleged illegal excavation of lake-bed material in Tiruvannamalai district.
India's First LNG-Powered Train Flagged Off from Sabarmati
India's first LNG-powered train was flagged off from Sabarmati, using a dual-fuel system that can replace up to 40% of diesel.
Vijayawada's 72-Foot Clay Ganesh Idol Dissolved With Water Spray, Not Immersion
A 72-foot clay Ganesh idol in Vijayawada was dissolved on site with water sprayed by fire tenders, an eco-friendly alternative to immersion in a water body.
Two Giant Pandas From China Land in Atlanta After Nearly Two-Year Gap
Male Ping Ping and female Fu Shuang arrived in Atlanta on a chartered FedEx flight from Chengdu and will stay at Zoo Atlanta for 10 years.
Pathanamthitta ESA row persists as Kerala's revised proposal offers only partial relief
Kerala's revised ESA proposal for Pathanamthitta seeks to exclude inhabited areas and farmland, but no village gets full exclusion, leaving the row unresolved.
E. coli Found in 67% of Water Samples in Flood-Hit Pala Region
A water quality study in flood-affected areas around Pala detected E. coli in 67% of samples, prompting calls for scientific chlorination and mandatory post-flood testing.
Hyderabad Water Board Mandates STP Registration, Plans Citywide Survey
HMWS&SB has made registration mandatory for private STPs in Hyderabad by October 1, ahead of a geo-tagged citywide survey to promote treated wastewater reuse.
Centre to study Krishna River Water Metro linking Vijayawada and Amaravati
A central team will conduct a preliminary study of Andhra Pradesh's proposed Krishna River Water Metro connecting Vijayawada and Amaravati.
Wayanad to Launch Two-Phase E-Waste Collection Drive from September 28
Wayanad will hold a two-phase e-waste collection drive from September 28, with the goal of becoming a completely e-waste-free district by October 2.
Assam Police Seize Six Musk Deer Pods, Arrest Two in Wildlife Trafficking Case
Assam Police arrested two Arunachal Pradesh men and seized six musk deer pods near Guwahati, foiling a suspected wildlife trafficking attempt.
Railways Shelves Baramulla–Uri Line, Qazigund Doubling Over Ecological Concerns
Indian Railways has dropped the 40-km Baramulla–Uri line and the 74-km Qazigund–Srinagar–Budgam doubling, citing ecological and seismic concerns.
New Begonia species found in Kollam's Rosemala evergreen forests
Researchers at JNTBGRI have identified a new Begonia species from Rosemala in Kollam district, naming it Begonia rajvikramanii after R. Raj Vikraman.
Ping Ping and Fu Shuang head to Zoo Atlanta after careful selection
Giant pandas Ping Ping and Fu Shuang departed Chengdu for Zoo Atlanta, chosen for age, genetics, health and temperament.
This Year's El Niño Is a 'Postcard From Our Future', Climate Scientists Warn
The Climate Impact Lab warns this year's El Niño will bring temperatures that climate change is expected to deliver 20 years into the future.
Indian Railways rolls out first LNG-diesel dual-fuel DEMU train from Sabarmati
Indian Railways launched its first LNG-diesel dual-fuel DEMU train from Sabarmati on September 27, weeks after its first hydrogen train began service between Jind and Sonipat.
Congress Questions Maharashtra's Data-Centre Push as Drought Hits 265 Talukas
With drought declared in 265 of Maharashtra's 358 talukas, the Congress has questioned the State's data-centre expansion and its water implications.