scorecardresearch
Add as a preferred source on Google
Sunday, April 12, 2026
HomeEnvironment

Environment

Monsoon fury in Himachal: 20 labourers working at hydroelectric project feared swept away in flash floods

The state grapples with widespread losses in Kullu and other districts, prompting urgent calls for environmental accountability and disaster preparedness.

WMO warns Asia warming twice as fast as global average

The WMO Secy-Gen states the State of the Climate in Asia report shows 'extreme weather is already exacting an unacceptably high toll' on the flora, fauna & livelihood of the region.

Meteorological Centre issues orange alert for eastern Rajasthan, warns severe rainfall & intense weather

The IMD has also issued a warning of heavy rainfall in several parts of north India for the next 2-3 days, encouraging residents to remain vigilant and take necessary precautions.

Naidu’s Rs 82,000-cr Banakacherla project to link 3 river basins faces opposition from protégé Revanth

Telangana is objecting to Andhra Pradesh govt’s Banakacherla project, terming it ‘against natural justice’. Apex Council meet could be called soon to resolve the dispute. 

From climate change to infra collapse, why deadly floods have become Northeast’s new normal

New Delhi: The Northeast was battered by devastating floods this year, displacing thousands and claiming dozens of lives. Experts say it's time the government...

Ranthambore’s queen Arrowhead was an alpha tigress even through illness. ‘She lived a full life’

The reserve’s iconic tigress, T-84, breathed her last Thursday at the age of 11, after battling bone cancer for months.

With a leopard on the move in east Delhi, forest officials scout the area to consider rewilding options

A camera trap set by a wildlife photographer captured the leopard near Jagatpur village by Yamuna Biodiversity Park. Officials are assessing if it’s local or just passing through.

IMD issues thunderstorm warning & strong wind alert as parts of Delhi experience rainfall

The weather department urged residents to take precautions. 'Stay indoors & avoid travel unless necessary' the IMD advisory said, as flying debris & low visibility posed risks on the roads.

11 killed in tiger attacks in May in Maharashtra’s Chandrapur as humans venture deep into forest

People entered tiger habitats during mahua & tendu leaf collection season. Officials say timber collection for construction & furniture also contributed to recent deaths.

Modi govt faces heat over ‘one nation, one AC temperature’ proposal

Bureau of Energy Efficiency says even raising AC temperature by 1℃ can reduce power consumption by 6%. Any increase could therefore reflect in reduced electricity bills.

On Camera

Congress was committed to alcohol ban law without being practical: MA Venkata Rao

Since the bulk of citizens did not regard drinking as a crime, they had no respect for the prohibition laws and did not cooperate with the police, wrote MV Venkata Rao in 1962.

Fuel shock hits Asia’s rice bowl as farmers cut planting

War-driven surge in fuel and fertilizer costs forces farmers across Southeast Asia to delay harvests, scale back sowing and risk lower output.

Iran’s Shahed vs US’s LUCAS—The drone arithmetic reshaping the West Asia war

From Kyiv to the Gulf, Iran’s Shahed rewrote the rules of aerial warfare. Now, the US has its own copy of the cheap drones, LUCAS.

The world’s in a flux. India must reform, consolidate & build a strong economy

We now live in a world order that will keep shifting. India must use this window. This also means we remain disciplined enough not to be knee-jerked into reacting to what Pakistan sees as its moment in the sun.