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Wednesday, October 8, 2025
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Topic: environment

New fish found off Madagascar—remarkable long-nosed skate discovered in the deep ocean

The brown longnose skate has a long, stiff snout. It has not been recorded anywhere else in the world, which raises the concern that it may be threatened with extinction.

Coal Ministry Extends Deadline for Star Rating Self-Evaluation

Evaluation to Consider Mining Operations, Environment, and Safety

World breaks hottest day record for second day in a row

The record had last been set for four consecutive days in a row in early July 2023. Before that, the hottest day was in August 2016.

Heavy rains disrupt over 2 dozen flights at Mumbai Airport

Runway operations suspended due to torrential rains and low visibility, said the Mumbai airport in a statement.

2024 may be world’s hottest year ever as June breaks records, says EU

By Kate Abnett BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Last month was the hottest June on record, the EU's climate change monitoring service said on Monday, continuing a streak of exceptional temperatures that some

India at 176 among 180 countries in Environment Performance Index 2024, high emissions flagged again

EPI 2022, which placed Indian at bottom, was rejected by the Centre. Bad air quality, high projected emissions & low biodiversity-habitat scores behind poor rank this year.

PK’s poll predictions are out of this world & the candidate who pirouettes for change

The best cartoons of the day, chosen by the editors at ThePrint.

India to host first-ever focused working group discussions on regulating tourism in Antarctica

The discussions will focus on the regulation of tourism in a way that preserves the ecological integrity of Antarctica.

Biden administration pledges to protect Antarctic Region and promote international cooperation

The new policy outlines a comprehensive vision for cooperation in the areas of climate science, environmental protection, and sustainable development.

Asia world’s most disaster-hit region in 2023, water-related hazards killed over 2,000 — WMO report

Asia warming faster than global average, the report said, adding that early warning systems and disaster preparedness plans, however, have saved thousands of lives.

On Camera

1948 need not define Gaza’s destiny. Arabs and Israelis must learn to live together

When Israelis pushed out Arabs in 1948, they didn’t think that embittered refugees would turn into a permanent threat to their new state. This was a catastrophic miscalculation.

60% increase in India’s carbon emissions by 2050, coal to remain top energy source: BP Energy Outlook

The country will account for 12 percent of global energy demand by 2050 from 7 percent in 2023, adds BP report.

ISKP & Lashkar converging under aegis of Pakistan’s ISI to take on Baloch fighters

ISKP, a sub-continental branch of the Islamic State, is said to have vowed to extend operations in Kashmir, on encouragement from Pakistan’s security establishment.

How Pakistan thinks: Army for hire, ideology of convenience

Pakistan’s army has been a rentier force available to a reasonable bidder. It has never come to the aid of any Muslims including Palestinians or the Gazans, except making noises here and there.