Fadnavis, Shinde Tour Drought-Hit Districts as State Prepares Relief GR
CM Devendra Fadnavis toured Latur and Dharashiv while Deputy CM Eknath Shinde visited Akola, as the State prepares a drought relief resolution.
Environment & Ecology
Newsom Accuses Trump of Climate Abdication at UN Sidelines
Gavin Newsom met global leaders in New York to push climate action, accusing President Trump of abdicating federal responsibility.
UK commits £331 million to counter climate-driven security threats
Britain pledges £331 million ($438.24 million) to the Global Environment Facility to address instability linked to climate change and biodiversity loss.
Hebbal tunnel plan to fell 1,128 trees spanning over 70 species, experts warn of heat islands
Over 70 species are among 1,128 trees marked for felling along the 2.2-km Hebbal short tunnel corridor, with experts warning of a temperature spike and activists flagging a delayed tree list.
Karnataka MLA Seeks ₹10 Hike in Milk Procurement Price Amid Drought
Congress MLA K.Y. Nanje Gowda has urged Karnataka to raise KMF milk procurement prices by ₹10 a litre, citing drought and high feed costs.
Karnataka CM Seeks Interim Drought Relief as 177 Taluks Declared Affected
Karnataka CM D.K. Shivakumar has sought interim drought relief from the PM, citing 177 drought-hit taluks and crop losses likely to exceed 40 lakh hectares.
Vijayendra Seeks ₹5 Lakh Farm Loan Waiver, Higher Drought Relief in Karnataka
BJP State president B.Y. Vijayendra demanded a crop loan waiver of up to ₹5 lakh, ₹50,000 per hectare compensation and a milk incentive hike for drought-hit Karnataka farmers.
Sustainability Summit Urges Shift to Treated Water as Industrial Resource
At a sustainability summit, experts and industry players called for treating waste water as an economic resource, with oil majors seeking to replace freshwater use.
Kerala CM Renews Push for Thiruvananthapuram Zoo Relocation as Protests Mount
Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan has reiterated his call to relocate the Thiruvananthapuram zoo, while protesters vow to protect the 167-year-old complex.
Italy's Senate Approves Nuclear Framework, Reviving Atomic Energy Debate
Italy's Senate approved legislation creating a legal framework for next-generation nuclear power, nearly four decades after the country abandoned atomic energy.
DRI seizes 86 live Tokay Geckos in Assam, two held for wildlife trafficking
DRI officers seized 86 live Tokay Geckos in Mariani, Assam, and arrested two persons in a crackdown on illegal wildlife trade.
Bittu Tabahi Brings River Clean-Up Drive to Delhi-NCR, Clears 585 kg From Yamuna
Bittu Tabahi, who cleaned the Ajnar River in Madhya Pradesh, has extended his campaign to Delhi-NCR, removing 585 kg of waste from the Yamuna and 2,435 kg from Gurugram.
Karnataka Speaker Rejects Indi MLA's Resignation Over Drought Demand
Karnataka Assembly Speaker rejects Indi Congress MLA's resignation over drought status; DK Shivakumar says the legislator has been pacified.
Super El Niño could cause 15,800 extra deaths in India, study projects
A University of Chicago study projects 451,000 additional deaths worldwide from the ongoing Super El Niño, including about 15,800 in India.
Elephant attacks claim three lives in Assam's Sonitpur and Karbi Anglong
Three people were killed in separate wild elephant encounters in Assam on Tuesday, taking the fortnight's toll to six.
Germany's Cabinet Backs Roadmap to End Fossil Fuel Use by 2045
Germany's cabinet approved a roadmap to phase out coal, oil and gas by 2045, focusing on electrification in transport and heating.
Guwahati students log 1,517 species in month-long urban biodiversity survey
A 30-day citizen science survey by Guwahati school students documented 1,517 species of flora and fauna across Kamrup Metropolitan district.
Vijayawada's 72-Foot Eco-Friendly Ganesh Idol to Be Dissolved on the Spot
A 72-foot eco-friendly Ganesh idol in Vijayawada will be dissolved where it stands on September 24, the final day of the utsavams, using water sprayed from fire tenders.
Tamil Nadu Minister Calls for Measurable Outcomes in Green Transition
Tamil Nadu Environment Minister V.K. Rajeev said sustainability must translate into practical action and measurable outcomes, at a Chennai summit where industry leaders detailed green initiatives.
Rare philomela form of Common Wanderer butterfly recorded in Villupuram
A rare philomela form of the Common Wanderer butterfly has been documented for the first time in Poothurai, Villupuram district, expanding its known range in southern India.