President Murmu urges students to extend Raksha Bandhan bond to nature
President Droupadi Murmu celebrated Raksha Bandhan with students, urging them to tie rakhis on trees and commit to environmental protection.
Environment & Ecology
Karnataka to urge Centre for nationwide farm loan waiver amid drought
Karnataka will ask the Centre to waive farm loans nationally, citing drought in multiple states, while submitting a drought relief memorandum.
France announces emergency aid package for farmers hit by historic drought
France will pay hundreds of millions of euros in compensation to farmers after a historic summer drought caused widespread crop losses and pasture damage.
Nepal Floods: Glacier Collapse Likely Triggered Deadly Flash Flood
Preliminary findings suggest a glacier collapse caused Nepal's deadly flash flood, with authorities now warning of a new lake overflow risk.
Nepal Flood Rescue Intensifies as Death Toll Climbs Past 460
Nepal's flood death toll reaches 469, with over 1,500 missing. Rescue teams race against time as a newly formed glacial lake threatens more flooding.
Nepal Flash Flood Death Toll Rises to 389 as Rescue Efforts Continue
Nepal's flash flood death toll reaches 389, with nearly 1,000 missing. Rescue teams work as officials warn of new flooding risks.
NatGeo's 'LION' charts a cub's four-year rise in the Maasai Mara
National Geographic's 'LION' follows cub Kio over four years in Kenya's Maasai Mara, premiering August 27 on NatGeo India and JioHotstar.
Himalayan Flash Flood Kills Hundreds, Leaves Over 1,000 Missing
A glacier collapse in the Himalayas caused a flash flood killing at least 359 people, with nearly 1,000 missing, including many foreign trekkers and pilgrims.
EU maize output forecast slashed to 19-year low on heat, drought
The European Commission has cut its EU maize production forecast for 2026/27 to 50.1 million tonnes, a 19-year low, citing severe summer heat and drought.
India airlifts relief to Nepal as hundreds remain missing after floods
India dispatches two aircraft with relief supplies to Nepal after devastating floods leave hundreds dead and missing, including 288 Indians.
Nepal's Deadly Flood Points to Growing Glacier Hazards in a Warming Himalaya
A glacier collapse likely caused Nepal's deadly flash flood, highlighting the increasing dangers of warming in the Hindu Kush Himalaya.
French wheat exports to fall as poor maize harvest forces feed switch
France's wheat exports outside the EU are set to drop sharply in 2026/27 as a drought-hit maize crop forces more wheat into livestock feed.
Panama Canal to Cut Daily Ship Transits as El Niño Deepens Water Crisis
The Panama Canal will reduce daily ship crossings from September as El Niño brings record heat and below-average rainfall, threatening water levels.
Colorado River water cuts approved: What it means for Arizona and the West
A new federal decision framework cuts Colorado River water allocations to lower basin states, prompting a push for alternative water sources and conservation.
Flash floods along Nepal-China border kill 160, hundreds missing
Flash floods in the Nepal-China border region have killed at least 160 people, with 403 reported missing, including 341 foreign nationals.
US Declares Drought Disaster in Puerto Rico as Water Crisis Deepens
US declares drought disaster for 26 Puerto Rico municipalities, unlocking emergency loans for farmers as extreme drought grips over a third of the territory.
Czech farms cull cattle as drought drives feed costs to record highs
Czech farmers are cutting cattle herds as an exceptional drought shrinks feed supplies and sends hay prices soaring.
Hormuz Closure Reshapes Global Energy: Renewables Surge, Coal Rises
The Strait of Hormuz closure is accelerating renewable energy adoption globally, though coal use and emissions are also climbing as nations scramble for secure power.
SpaceX Unveils $100 Billion Louisiana Launch Site Plan
SpaceX plans a $100 billion spaceport in Louisiana, its largest launch site, targeting first flights by 2029 and thousands of annual launches.
Tolima Governor Suspects Criminal Groups Behind Forest Fires
Colombia's Tolima province investigates whether criminal groups deliberately set forest fires that have destroyed thousands of hectares and farmland.