The Semipalatinsk Test Site in Kazakhstan, where 456 nuclear bombs were detonated between 1949-1989, remains the most bombed place on Earth. This article explores its hidden history, human cost, and haunting legacy like Atomic Lake.
A citizen-led biodiversity survey at Pune's Ganeshkhind Botanical Garden reveals rich wildlife alongside severe sewage and plastic pollution threatening the Mula river ecosystem.
Iranian Foreign Minister threatens massive retaliation against US as carrier group approaches Middle East. UN Human Rights Council convenes urgent session amid reports of thousands killed in crackdown.
The Gates Foundation Trust has significantly increased its investments in fossil fuel companies like Chevron and BP, reaching a nine-year high despite previous divestment promises.
Israeli bulldozers, backed by forces, razed multiple structures in a UN Palestinian agency's East Jerusalem compound, impacting staff operations and raising tensions.
New research reveals the Dead Sea will not disappear suddenly but will gradually shrink into a smaller, hotter, and saltier lake over centuries, challenging earlier dramatic predictions.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen cautions the United States that imposing tariffs over Greenland would damage long-standing partnerships and urges cooperation on Arctic security.
Environmental groups in Karnataka have started an indefinite protest in H.D. Kote to save the Kabini river from pollution and degradation, demanding immediate government action.
Israeli forces demolished buildings inside a UN Palestinian refugee agency compound in East Jerusalem, calling it legal while UNRWA condemns it as an unprecedented attack violating international law.
Dubai announces practical changes for Ramadan 2026 including adjusted Salik toll timings, revised parking rules, and reduced working hours to accommodate fasting residents and visitors.
The Baloch Yakjehti Committee announces January 25 as Baloch Genocide Remembrance Day, urging global events to spotlight repression in Balochistan.
Saudi Arabia's HRSD announces two key decisions raising Saudization rates to 60% for marketing and sales roles, effective January 19, with three-month implementation period.
A powerful solar storm is expected to push the aurora borealis far south across the US tonight, with up to 28 states potentially witnessing the dazzling light show.
Dubai's RTA reports passengers left 104,162 items in taxis during 2025, including AED 2 million cash and 35,000 electronics. The city's efficient Lost & Found system recovers most items within hours.
The EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism aims to reduce emissions but evidence shows it mainly redirects trade flows without significant climate benefits, raising protectionism concerns.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez commits to a thorough investigation into the recent train crash, promising to reveal the truth behind the incident that has shocked the nation.
Chandigarh will process 200 tonnes of municipal waste and 30 tonnes of cow dung daily at a new CBG plant in Dadumajra. The project aims to generate clean energy and serve as a national model.
The UAE Ministry of Defence firmly rejects claims by Yemen's Hadramawt Governor about weapons and secret prisons at Riyan Airport, calling them unfounded and politically motivated.
Violent protests erupted in Jerusalem and Beit Shemesh as ultra-Orthodox Jews clashed with Israeli police over plans to autopsy two infants who died in an unlicensed daycare.
The UAE Ministry of Defence firmly rejects claims by Yemen's Hadramawt Governor about weapons and secret prisons at Riyan Airport, calling them unfounded and politically motivated.
Chandigarh's State Board of Wildlife officially designates the Striped Tiger Butterfly as the state butterfly, launching conservation and public awareness initiatives.
Ludhiana faces extreme temperature swings with daytime highs 5.8°C above normal and nighttime lows plunging to 4.6°C. The IMD issues a yellow alert for dense fog, thunderstorms, and gusty winds ahead.
Iran confronts its worst crisis in decades with nationwide protests, a deadly crackdown claiming over 4,000 lives, cyber disruptions to state TV, and mounting international pressure amid an internet blackout.
Ludhiana residents face deteriorating air quality this January, with pollution levels rising significantly compared to last year due to cold wave conditions and stagnant air.
Rajya Sabha MP Balbir Singh Seechewal discovered untreated wastewater flowing into Buddha Dariya during an inspection, threatening the river's revival progress.
New research from Pune's IITM predicts post-monsoon cyclones will move northward by 2050, increasing risks for West Bengal and Odisha while reducing threats to Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh.
The Commission for Air Quality Management identifies major lapses in anti-pollution measures, with inspection shortfalls reaching 99.6% in some areas.
Russia's Far Eastern Kamchatka Peninsula faces extreme snowfall, with drifts reaching 5 meters. Authorities declare emergency after fatalities, as transport halts and residents dig out.
The Indian Coast Guard vessel ICGS Sankalp organized a successful blood donation camp in Port Louis, Mauritius, strengthening bilateral ties and promoting health awareness.
The India Meteorological Department has issued a rain alert for nine states from January 22 to 25, with temperatures expected to drop again. Check the full forecast details here.