Former US President Donald Trump claims he asked Russia to stop the war in Ukraine, and President Vladimir Putin agreed to pause firing for a week due to cold weather, amid ongoing diplomatic tensions.
The India Meteorological Department warns of challenging winter conditions including cold waves, dense fog, and western disturbance impacts across northern regions starting January 30, affecting transport and daily life.
A World Resources Institute study reveals Pune lost 620 hectares of tree cover between 2016-2019, contradicting PMC's Environment Status Report. Experts highlight data inconsistencies and call for improved urban forestry monitoring.
The European Union has officially designated Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist organization, triggering fierce backlash from Tehran and escalating Middle East tensions amid US military buildup.
Gujarat reclaims tiger-bearing status after 33 years, becoming India's only state with tigers, lions, and leopards. Forest officials implement breeding programs and habitat management to ensure the tiger's stay.
Mayor Akmad Ampatuan narrowly escaped a rocket-propelled grenade ambush in Maguindanao del Sur. The dramatic video of the attack has gone viral online, with netizens comparing it to video game scenes.
Jhunjhunu administration, following NGT Bhopal's directive, destroyed illegal crops on approximately 300 bighas of non-permissible river land in Katli river area to remove encroachments.
The National Green Tribunal has reprimanded Punjab authorities for persistent illegal solid waste dumping near Hansla Nadi, citing regulatory failures by Sirhind Municipal Council and PPCB.
Pakistan's former Prime Minister Imran Khan underwent an eye procedure in Islamabad, with his party PTI alleging secrecy and raising concerns about his health and transparency.
Delhi experienced foggy conditions and poor air quality on Friday morning. IMD warns of a fresh western disturbance bringing heavy rain on January 31 and February 1, with temperature fluctuations expected.
As US President Donald Trump discusses Greenland as a strategic asset, the Inuit people assert their collective ownership concept that has survived centuries of colonisation and is enshrined in law.
The European Union has designated Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist organization, citing human rights abuses during protests. This move marks a significant escalation in EU-Iran relations.
NGT report reveals over 12,500 trees cut in Gurgaon in a year with compensatory plantation falling short by 22,482 saplings. Environmentalist plea highlights regulatory failures.
Gurgaon's air quality remained in the 'poor' category for the second consecutive day with AQI at 232. Vikas Sadan recorded highest pollution at 273. Experts warn of worsening conditions.
A one-year-old elephant calf was found dead in Chhattisgarh's Raigarh district after slipping into a pit and getting trapped between rocks in steep terrain. Forest officials suspect panic and injuries caused the death.
Gurgaon experienced dense fog and a sharp 3.1°C drop in minimum temperature to 10.1°C on Thursday, with IMD citing north-westerly winds and clear skies. Visibility was low, and Haryana's average minimum fell to 6.4°C.
A six-year-old girl named Anushka was tragically killed by a leopard in Bahraich's Katarniaghat wildlife sanctuary while playing in her house, highlighting ongoing human-wildlife conflict.
The second phase of aerial seed dispersal has started in the Trikuta Hills of Jammu & Kashmir, aiming to enhance forest cover and ecological restoration through innovative drone technology.
Rajasthan's Forest Minister announces Emergency Predator Protocol for leopard management, including Quick Response Teams, camera traps, and a dedicated helpline for urban wildlife incidents.
Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation plans to remove 700 trees planted using Miyawaki method in 2024 to make way for underground water tank in Isanpur, highlighting city's development vs greenery conflict.
An IIT Kanpur study commissioned by PCB reveals vehicles cause 91% of SO₂ emissions in GHMC Hyderabad, while industries contribute 92% in ORR areas, highlighting severe air quality threats.
Ahmedabad experienced weather fluctuations with minimum temperature dropping to 12.8°C and maximum at 26.2°C, 2.5 degrees below normal. IMD forecasts continued temperature variations with Friday's minimum around 15°C.
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth warns Iran that Washington will use all options, including military force, to prevent nuclear weapons pursuit, while Trump urges diplomacy.
Kolkata's air quality follows a predictable seasonal pattern with temporary monsoon relief and severe winter deterioration, showing little sustained improvement over three years according to official data and NCAP study findings.
Ludhiana experiences near-normal temperatures on Thursday but faces an orange alert for dense to very dense fog on Friday. The Met Department warns residents to prepare for inclement weather conditions.
Uttarakhand recorded surplus rainfall in January 2024, ending a prolonged dry spell with a 9% surplus. Bageshwar led with 126% excess, while some districts remained below normal.
Former US President Donald Trump states Russian President Vladimir Putin has agreed not to target Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities for one week during severe winter conditions, as Ukraine faces temperatures dropping to -30°C.
Banned Chinese kite string has caused 2 human deaths, injured many, and killed around 250 birds in Ludhiana since Lohri festival, with rescuers demanding strict action against sellers.
A Bengal tiger was sighted in Balatadi village, Champawat district, at an unusual high altitude of 5,000 feet, causing alarm among residents and prompting forest department action with patrolling and camera traps.
Odisha government initiates a two-day workshop in Bhubaneswar focusing on integrating blue and green economy approaches with Viksit Odisha @2036 vision for sustainable development and climate resilience.