Indian students in Iran, many from Jammu and Kashmir, rely on sporadic connectivity to contact families amid unrest, curfews, and suspended classes. Some have returned while others stay, awaiting official guidance.
Parts of Madhya Pradesh face cold wave conditions and fog. Bhopal recorded above-normal day and below-normal night temperatures. The IMD forecasts dry weather statewide with fog warnings for several districts.
Syrian government troops seized Kurdish-held towns in northern Syria, breaking a fragile political arrangement. The clashes threaten to reignite conflict and undermine US-led stability efforts.
American forces conducted a targeted strike in northwest Syria, killing a senior Al-Qaeda-linked militant leader responsible for a deadly ambush on US personnel last month.
Syrian government forces seize key towns in northern Syria, sparking clashes with US-backed forces. Washington urges restraint as tensions escalate, displacing thousands.
A Range Forest Officer in Bengaluru has filed a formal complaint regarding the illegal cutting of 101 trees. The action violates the Karnataka Preservation of Trees Act, 1976.
Naturally mummified cheetahs found in Saudi caves reveal they lived there for millennia, not just visited. Genetic links to African subspecies could aid rewilding efforts.
Hundreds of anti-ICE protesters in Minneapolis forced a small group of far-right activists to retreat on Saturday, escalating tensions following the fatal shooting of a mother by an immigration agent.
Over 100 lakes in Ahmedabad remain contaminated with sewage water due to failed stormwater lines and illegal drainage connections. The AMC's bioremediation plan faces delays as authorities focus on disconnecting illegal sources.
A Hindu businessman was beaten to death in Gazipur's Kaliganj, escalating minority community fears ahead of Bangladesh's national election. Police detained three suspects.
Young Iranians in anti-regime protests describe a country sealed by blackouts, gripped by fear, with protesters facing a stark choice: victory or death, as killings continue and families are denied proper mourning.
Residents of New Alipore in Kolkata forced suspension of a KMC water pipe project after discovering workers damaged roots of mature trees. Civic officials intervened to save the trees.
A fresh assessment in Hyderabad reveals only 867 banyan trees exist at Chevella site, with many burnt or damaged. Researchers warn of survival risks as NHAI plans to preserve trees in highway median.
European Union leaders caution President Trump that tariffs over Greenland could severely damage transatlantic relations and jeopardize the EU-US trade agreement.
A Pilibhit environment committee member demands high-level investigation into illegal tree felling in Kareli village, alleging forest officials' involvement and inadequate penalties.
Unusual snow-free conditions in Kashmir Valley despite freezing temperatures reshape water resources, local economies, and geopolitical stability in the Himalayas.
The decline of Trump's properties highlights global power imbalances, where weaker nations risk exploitation by stronger forces in real estate and politics.
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei publicly acknowledged for the first time that 'several thousand people' died in recent anti-government demonstrations, blaming the US and Israel for the violence.
Annual census at Santragachhi Jheel records 5,607 migratory birds, showing increase from last year. However, trans-Himalayan species continue to decline, raising concerns among conservationists.
Kolkata's KMDA initiates earth filling and tree planting to rejuvenate three eroding islands at Rabindra Sarobar, addressing 8% land loss over 20 years.
Democratic Congressman Shri Thanedar confronts racist remarks following his 'Abolish ICE' proposal, defending fellow Indian-origin lawmakers from vile social media attacks.
Author Amitav Ghosh discusses how his latest fiction addresses climate change using myth and memory, blending ecology with inequality concerns in a powerful narrative.
Carcasses of six olive ridley turtles washed ashore on Canacona beaches between January 13 and 16. Forest officials suspect strong high tides during new moon phase brought them ashore.
Shimla Met Office predicts light rain or snow in high-altitude areas of Himachal Pradesh from January 17 to 21, with intensified precipitation expected later in the week due to western disturbances.
The National Green Tribunal has established a joint committee to investigate allegations of illegal mining and environmental violations at Manduka morrum quarry in Odisha's Jajpur district.
The Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary in Bargarh records 848 Indian gaurs, a significant increase from 788 six months ago. Officials confirm year-round breeding patterns through consecutive censuses.
G Udayagiri in Kandhamal district recorded Odisha's lowest temperature at 2.5°C on Saturday. IMD forecasts coldwave conditions to continue before a gradual rise from Monday.
Former President Donald Trump pledges increasing tariffs on European nations until the US secures Greenland, citing strategic importance and mineral resources.
Israel strongly objects to the US announcement of forming an international group to oversee Gaza's next steps, calling it premature and undermining its sovereignty.
Former President Donald Trump announces 10% tariffs on eight European countries, threatening to raise them to 25% unless the U.S. secures a complete purchase of Greenland.