Rains Refill Andhra Pradesh's Parched Tanks and Reservoirs
Heavy rains replenish water sources across Andhra Pradesh, refilling dried tanks and reservoirs and prompting floodwater regulation at Prakasam Barrage.
Environment & Ecology
India's first LNG-diesel dual-fuel DEMU train begins inaugural run from Sabarmati
India's first LNG-diesel dual-fuel DEMU train, developed by ICF Chennai, began its inaugural run from Sabarmati to Mahesana Junction.
MP Releases Draft Bhopal Development Plan-2047 With 51-km Growth Corridor
Madhya Pradesh has released the draft Bhopal Development Plan-2047, proposing a 51-km growth corridor, expanded green cover and an EKAI City.
Karnataka Legislature Rejects Western Ghats ESA Draft, Seeks Ground-Level Study
Karnataka's Legislature has rejected the draft notification declaring parts of the Western Ghats an Ecologically Sensitive Area, pressing instead for a ground-level study.
US to Finalize Sharply Lower Fuel Economy Standards Through 2031
The US Transportation Department will finalize lower fuel economy standards through 2031, cutting new vehicle costs but increasing fuel use and emissions.
Hyderabad Ganesh festival waste jumps 40% as immersion numbers swell
Hyderabad's Ganesh festivities generated 4,527 metric tonnes of additional waste this year, 40% more than last year and four times the 2023 figure.
Cyberabad turns Ganesh immersion flower waste into incense, diyas
Cyberabad Municipal Corporation is collecting flowers discarded during Ganesh immersions and processing them into incense sticks, dhoops and diyas.
Kerala Will Keep Inhabited Areas Out of ESA Notification, Says Forest Minister
Kerala Forest Minister Shibu Baby John says inhabited areas will be excluded from the final Ecologically Sensitive Area notification, asking planters not to spread fears.
Island Nations Press Climate Case at UN as Rising Seas Threaten Survival
Small island nations at the UN General Assembly warn that rising seas threaten their existence and call for urgent climate action and restitution.
South Peninsular India Shows Sharpest Drought Rise in 52-Year Study
A 52-year analysis finds South Peninsular India recorded the strongest long-term rise in drought-affected area among India's four climatic regions.
Amit Shah to Flag Off India's First LNG-Powered Train from Sabarmati
Union Home Minister Amit Shah will launch India's first LNG-powered train from Sabarmati on September 27, marking a step towards cleaner fuels in Indian Railways.
Tiger captured in BRT Reserve after fatal attack on farmer in Chamarajanagar
A tiger suspected of killing a 65-year-old man in Chamarajanagar was captured in the BRT Tiger Reserve and shifted to a rehabilitation centre in Mysuru.
Arizona retiree turns yard into free-pick flower garden for neighbours
Cindy Wilson's nearly 3-acre garden in Doney Park, Arizona, offers free handpicked bouquets to neighbours and visitors during weekly summer picking events.
Assam Students' Body Flags Illegal Riverbed Mining in Dima Hasao
The All Dimasa Students' Union has urged forest authorities to halt illegal mechanised riverbed mining in Assam's Dima Hasao district.
Maharashtra Declares Drought in 265 Talukas; Relief Quantum Awaits Ground Assessment
Maharashtra has declared drought in 265 of 358 talukas, covering 74% of the state, with relief measures announced and aid quantum pending a ground-level assessment.
Europe's Seas Post Hottest Summer on Record as Marine Heatwaves Reshape Fisheries
European waters recorded their hottest summer months since 1982, with marine heatwaves transforming ecosystems and threatening fisheries from Spain to southern England.
China to send giant pandas Ping Ping and Fu Shuang to Atlanta zoo
Ping Ping and Fu Shuang, bred in Sichuan, will travel to Zoo Atlanta under a 10-year giant panda protection cooperation agreement.
China's Overseas Coal Pledge Holds, but Loopholes Keep Plants Coming
China has cancelled 67% of the overseas coal capacity it planned in 2021, but loopholes and captive plants are still driving coal growth in Southeast Asia.
NTPC and EDF sign 50:50 joint venture for low-carbon energy projects
NTPC Limited and EDF Power Solutions India have formed a 50:50 joint venture to build and operate low-carbon energy infrastructure, including pumped storage and hydro projects.
Peru Defends Amazon Isolation Protections at Landmark Rights Court Hearing
Peru has defended its safeguards for isolated Amazon peoples as a regional rights court concludes a historic hearing on logging encroachment.