Chinkara poaching cases: Rajasthan govt approaches Supreme Court over acquittal of Salman Khan, wants him to surrender

The Bigg Boss 10 host was acquitted of all charges by the Rajasthan High Court in July.

Oct 18, 2016

Evening wrap: SC order on Cauvery issue, Trump may meet Putin, Ae Dil Hai Mushkil censored and more

Read about the SC dismissing the BCCI review petition on the Lodha panel recommendations, and how September 2016 was the hottest on record.

Oct 18, 2016

September 2016 was the hottest on record: Nasa

This means 11 of the last 12 months have been the hottest ever on record, presenting a frightening spectre of global warming.

Oct 18, 2016

Nine orphaned sea lion pups released into the wild off Peru

Nine sea lion cubs have been released into the wild in Peru. The cubs had lost their mothers after local fishermen killed more than 70 adult South American female sea lions.They subsequently left 50 orphaned sea lion babies to fend for themselves. Peruvian NGO ORCA managed to rescue 30 of them.The number of sea lions have dwindled due to overfishing, the use of nets and dynamite.

Oct 15, 2016

Global deal reached to limit use of powerful greenhouse gases

Nearly 200 countries have agreed to limit the use of hydrofluorocarbons (HFC).This type of greenhouse gas is used in refrigerators and air conditioners.Countries are divided into three groups with different deadlines to reduce the use of HFC.These gasses are 10,000 times more powerful than carbon dioxide.Europe and the US committed to a reduction of 10% by 2019 and 85% by 2036.

Oct 15, 2016

5.3 magnitude earthquake hits Lakshadweep Islands

The quake hit the Lakshadweep Sea around 4:01 am at a depth of 10 km.

Oct 12, 2016

Mangalore: More than 100 people suffer from food poisoning after consuming Red Snapper fish

Deputy commissioner, Jagadeesha KG, asked the restaurants to be more cautious while serving fish to their customers.

Oct 8, 2016

Hurricane Matthew: Fox criticised for forecasting 'storm will kill you;' hurricane grades down to Category 3

'You and everyone you know are dead," says Fox News' Shepard Smith.

Oct 7, 2016

Lastarria Volcano: A close-up view of lava flows

Drone footage shows dramatic pictures of Lastarria, a stratovolcano along the border of Argentina and Chile. It is noted for its molten sulphur lava flows and a debris avalanche. The footage shows its fumarole openings emitting gas and the surrounding rugged landscape.The volcano, also known as Azufre, is part of the Lazufre volcanic system.

Oct 6, 2016

Stingray kills diver at Underwater World Singapore aquarium

Diver Philip Chan who worked at the Underwater World Singapore (UWS) aquarium since 1991 died stung by a stingray.

Oct 5, 2016

World Animal Day 2016: When is it and why is it celebrated?

Find out the origin and significance of World Animal Day and its theme.

Oct 4, 2016

Photos of unbelievable rock formations and landforms on Earth that will make you reach for textbooks

If you're planning an adventurous travel anytime soon, this list is all you want.

Oct 3, 2016

India pledges to cut greenhouse gas emission by ratifying Paris climate treaty; US, UN laud decision

The terms of the treaty were decided at the COP 21 meet in Paris last year.

Oct 3, 2016

Sea food industry faces threat from ocean acidification, rising temperatures: Study

Researchers observed that ocean acidification could threaten lobsters and also affect the behaviour and size of the larva.

Sep 27, 2016

India to ratify Paris climate deal on Mahatma Gandhi's birth anniversary

The legally-binding deal aims to ensure that the countries who ratify it attempt to keep global warming below 2 degree Celsius.

Sep 26, 2016