Environment

Heavy rain lashes Telangana, CM appeals to people to remain indoors

With heavy rain lashing several parts of Telangana, Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Sunday appealed to people not to come out of their houses unless it is inevitable.

Sep 1, 2024

PM Modi assures support as Gujarat CM mobilises flood relief efforts; toll 28

Even as the death toll in the Gujarat floods touched 28 on Thursday, Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel highlighted the ongoing crisis caused by heavy rains and the assurance of help given by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Aug 29, 2024

MP: Namibian Cheetah dies at Kuno National Park

India's ambitious 'Project Cheetah' received yet another setback on Tuesday as one more feline Pawan died at the Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh

Aug 28, 2024

Tripura flood situation further improves; 1.17 lakh people still in 525 relief camps

The overall flood situation in Tripura further improved on Sunday with the water receding in many places even as 1.17 lakh people are still sheltered in 525 relief camps in various districts.

Aug 25, 2024

Volcano erupts in Iceland

A new volcano erupted on Thursday on the Reykjanes Peninsula in southwest Iceland, marking the sixth eruption in the area since December 2023.

Aug 23, 2024

Tripura Flood Crisis Escalates: Death Toll Rises, Thousands Displaced

The northeastern Indian state of Tripura is struggling with a worsening flood situation, with the death toll rising to 10 and over 34,100 people seeking refuge in 331 relief camps across all eight districts.The incessant heavy rains since Monday have wreaked havoc in the state, causing landslides and drowning incidents that have claimed lives and injured people.

Aug 22, 2024

Climate change's growing impact on mental health calls for immediate action

Climate change is increasingly impacting mental health, leading to emotional distress, anxiety, depression, and even suicidal behavior. Despite the clear link, only nine out of 95 countries surveyed by WHO had mental health support in their national health and climate change plans.

Aug 19, 2024

ASD Breakthrough: Gene Discovery Sheds New Light on Autism Spectrum Disorder

Scientists at Rockefeller University have identified a gene, Astrotactin 2 (ASTN2), that could potentially prevent autism. Defects in the ASTN2 protein disrupt neural circuitry in the cerebellum, affecting children with neurodevelopmental conditions. The absence of ASTN2 in mice led to autism-like behaviors and changes in the cerebellum, reinforcing its role in cognitive functions. Future research will focus on examining human cerebellar cells with ASTN2 mutations and investigating other autism-linked genes.

Aug 18, 2024

Modi Urges Global South to Unite As New World Challenges Emerge

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi calls for unity among Global South countries amid world challenges.

Aug 17, 2024

India Begins Proactive Measures Against Possible Monkeypox Outbreak

A task force has been formed to manage the situation, with guidelines issued for the management of Monkeypox cases. The government remains vigilant and prepared, drawing lessons from past public health emergencies.

Aug 17, 2024

Bihar's under construction Sultanganj-Aguwani Ghat bridge collapses into Ganga river again

In a huge embarrassment for the Chief Minister Nitish Kumar-led Bihar government on Saturday, a section of the superstructure of the under construction Sultanganj-Aguwani Ghat bridge collapsed and fell into the Ganga River yet again.

Aug 17, 2024

'Dumb way to look at': Vinod Khosla slams Musk over his CO2-level tutorial to Trump

Venture capitalist Vinod Khosla on Wednesday slammed billionaire Elon Musk over his climate-talk tutorial to Republican Party Presidential candidate Donald Trump, saying his thoughts about CO2 ppm (parts per million) levels and their consequences were simply "dumb".

Aug 14, 2024

Musk tries to educate climate change sceptic Trump on greenhouse gas peril, renewable energy

Elon Musk, the electric car magnate, sought to educate Republican Party Presidential candidate Donald Trump about climate change, greenhouse gases, and the future of renewable energy.

Aug 13, 2024

Rain wreaks havoc in Rajasthan: 20 killed in 24 hours

Rajasthan is struggling with a tragic situation as heavy rains have claimed as many as 20 lives in the last 24 hours. The state's education department was compelled to close schools in seven districts on Monday.

Aug 12, 2024

After floods, underground sounds scare people in Wayanad, Kozhikode and Palakkad

After floods, fear grips Wayanad, Palakkad, and Kozhikode when locals heard sounds coming from under the ground on Friday, though seismic experts have ruled out any cause for worry.

Aug 9, 2024