Environment

127 Indian companies committed to net-zero targets: Report

About 127 companies in India are committed to net-zero targets, according to a report.

19 hours ago

5.2 magnitude earthquake jolts Kashmir Valley

This was Telangana's second biggest earthquake in 55 years

The earthquake that hit Telangana on Wednesday morning was the second earthquake of over 5 magnitude on the Richter Scale in the region in the last 55 years.

22 hours ago

5.3 magnitude earthquake jolts parts of Telangana, Andhra Pradesh

Parts of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh were jolted by an earthquake of 5.3 magnitude on the Richter Scale.

1 day ago

Saudi Arabia announces five initiatives to enhance afforestation

Saudi Arabia announced five environmental initiatives in a bid to enhance biodiversity across the kingdom.

1 day ago

Scientists develop new methods to detect Huntington's disease progression

Common heart drug shows promise for Huntington's disease: Study

A common heart drug has shown promise to delay the onset of Huntington's disease -- a progressive and inherited brain disorder that causes nerve cells in the brain to break down, according to a new study.

2 days ago

Cyclone Fengal: Yellow alert in 15 districts of Tamil Nadu

Westward moving Cyclone Fengal triggers yellow alert in Tamil Nadu

The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) has recently issued a yellow alert for 15 districts of Tamil Nadu. This alert comes in response to Cyclone Fengal, which has been moving slowly westward, causing heavy rain in many parts of the state.

2 days ago

Cyclone Fengal: PM Modi dials CM Stalin, assures all possible help

Cyclone Fengal: PM calls Stalin, assures possible help to battered TN

Prime Minister Narendra Modi dialled Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. K. Stalin on Tuesday and assured all possible help to deal with the flood situation and devastation caused by Cyclone Fengal.

2 days ago

Delhi records AQI of 274, air quality continues to remain 'poor'

The national capital continued to suffer from toxic air, with the average Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi recorded as 'poor' on Tuesday.

2 days ago

Kashmir in for harsher, wetter winter this season: J&K MeT department

As the night temperatures in Kashmir fell below zero, the Meteorological (MeT)Department has said the valley was in for a harsher, wetter winter this season.

3 days ago

Air pollution is contributing to cancers in India

Delhi chokes as air quality stays in 'very poor' category for 7th day

The national capital's air quality remained in the "very poor" category for the seventh consecutive day on Sunday, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 346, as per data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).

4 days ago

Cyclone Fengal: Three die in rain-related incidents in Chennai

Three people died in rain-related incidents in Chennai after Cyclone Fengal crossed the coast near Puducherry, triggering heavy rainfall and strong winds across coastal districts in north Tamil Nadu.

4 days ago

Tamil Nadu issues Yellow alert for 16 districts, valid until Nov 15

TN gears up for Cyclone Fengal, deploys 16 disaster relief teams

The Tamil Nadu State Disaster Management Authority (TNSDMA) has deployed three disaster relief teams for Chennai and 13 teams for other districts affected by Cyclone Fengal.

4 days ago

Schools shut, fishers told to avoid sea as Cyclone Fengal set to make landfall near Chennai

Cyclone Fengal, a slow-moving weather system that has recently picked up pace, is expected to make landfall near Chennai on Saturday afternoon, according to the Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC), Chennai. Schools and colleges have been shut and fishermen asked to stay home as the cyclone is projected to cross close to Puducherry.

5 days ago

Barring heavy rain, Cyclone Dana's impact nominal in West Bengal

Heavy rain in Delta districts of TN: People warned against entering water bodies

Heavy rain continued to lash the Delta districts of Tamil Nadu, including Mayiladuthurai, Thanjavur, Tiruvarur, and Nagapattinam

6 days ago

Heavy rains: TN govt deploys SDRF, NDRF teams for immediate response

The Tamil Nadu government has positioned six Ste Disaster Response Force (SDRF) teams and two National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) teams in Tiruchi, Dindigul, Chennai and Tirunelveli districts of the state after the Weather Department predicted heavy to very heavy rains in Delta districts.

8 days ago