Air quality in Noida, Greater Noida, Ghaziabad, and Delhi worsened significantly on Tuesday, with AQI levels entering the 'very poor' zone. Key areas recorded AQI above 320. Read for detailed station-wise data and forecast.
Haryana forest officials razed structures on 25 acres of protected Aravali land in Raisina hills, sealing a borewell and blocking roads. This action follows NGT orders to halt non-forest use. Read about the ongoing encroachment battle.
BNHS releases 15 critically endangered Indian vultures in Melghat Tiger Reserve, a major step for vulture conservation in India. Read about the satellite-tagged birds and their journey back to the wild.
IMD forecasts continued cold wave in Delhi, Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana till Jan 9-11. Dense fog and school closures reported. Get the latest weather updates.
India Meteorological Department issues warnings for severe cold wave, dense fog in North & Central India, and heavy rainfall in Southern states from January 7-12, 2026. Stay updated.
NGT directs Haryana govt to detail action on encroached Gurgaon ponds, citing SC rulings. A former councillor built an office over one pond. Hearing on April 10.
Nagpur and Gondia residents woke up to a biting 7°C cold wave on Tuesday, the season's lowest in Maharashtra. IMD warns of persistent cold conditions. Read more.
Chandigarh battles biting cold as IMD forecasts dense fog and below-normal temperatures for the next five days. Maximum temperature settled at 13.4°C. Stay updated on weather alerts.
West Bengal shivers as IMD forecasts prolonged cold wave till December 9. Dense fog may disrupt flights in Kolkata, with temperatures set to drop further. Read for district-wise updates.
The Supreme Court pauses a controversial height rule for the Aravallis, but with 1,200+ mining leases, the ancient range needs a long-term vision. Learn why ecological interconnectedness is key.
Dense fog and severe cold wave cripple Rajasthan for third day, cancelling flights and delaying trains including Vande Bharat. Visibility drops to 50m. Read for full impact details.
The Union Environment Ministry reviewed Punjab and Rajasthan's action plans to combat air pollution in the NCR. Key focus on stubble burning, industrial emissions, and dust control. Read the details.
Odisha ministers met FM Nirmala Sitharaman seeking central support for Chilika Lake conservation. IIT Madras study reveals severe siltation threatening Asia's largest lagoon. Read more.
Odisha govt bans construction from 6 PM to 10 AM & halts all demolition in Bhubaneswar & Cuttack to control dust pollution. Strict penalties for violations. Read more.
A rare Kona Low storm dumped 2-3 feet of snow on Hawaii's highest peaks, Maunakea and Mauna Loa, leading to warnings and road closures. Read the full weather update.
Lucknow faces intense cold and dense fog, reducing visibility to 30m and disrupting traffic. Max temp at 14.8°C, 5.6° below normal. Weatherman predicts gradual relief soon. Read for details.
Following a cheetah's road death and repeated tiger fatalities on tracks, MP Forest Dept. will meet NHAI & Railways to create a wildlife safety SOP for linear infrastructure.
A tragic fire at a Swiss Alps bar, which killed multiple people, occurred after the venue missed six years of mandatory annual safety inspections. Mayor expresses shock and regret.
Parts of Himachal Pradesh face frozen water pipes while Delhi records its first cold day of 2026. IMD forecasts more light rain and snow for hill states. Read the latest winter updates.
Chennai records 30mm rainfall in first six days of 2026, marking third straight year of excess January rain. IMD issues yellow and orange alerts for heavy showers this week. Read more about the changing weather pattern.
Banned glass-coated kite string (manja) injures hundreds of birds annually in Bengaluru. Rescue cases surged to 790 in 2025. Learn about the impact and conservation efforts.
The tragic story of 13-year-old Omayra Sánchez, trapped for 60 hours after the Nevado del Ruiz eruption in 1985. Her photograph sparked global debate on photojournalism ethics. Read the full account.
Delhi forest department to clear waste from Bhati village forest land and plant 60,000 saplings using Miyawaki method. NGT monitors action on misuse of green area.
Rohtak administration issues advisory as severe cold wave grips the district. Officials urge vulnerable groups to stay indoors and warn of dense fog disrupting travel. Stay safe and warm.
A young sarus crane, the world's tallest flying bird, succumbed to injuries from a sharp kite thread in Surat. Despite rescue efforts, blood loss proved fatal. Read about the incident and the ongoing danger of kite manja.
Delhi Jal Board reports fecal coliform in 124 out of 144 sampled rainwater harvesting pits in Dwarka societies, confirming groundwater contamination risks. Read the full NGT report details.
Naliya in Kutch remained Gujarat's coldest spot at 7.5°C, 2.1° below normal. IMD forecasts no major change. Stay updated on the weather conditions.
Asian Waterbird Census spots over 9,000 birds along Yamuna floodplains, but warns of severe threats from pollution, mining, and habitat degradation. Read the full report.
Banned glass-coated kite string (manja) injures hundreds of birds in Bengaluru yearly. Rescue cases soared to 790 in 2025. Learn about the crisis and conservation efforts.
Delhi battles cold day conditions with dense fog and chilly winds. Maximum temp plunges to 15.7°C at Safdarjung. AQI deteriorates to 'Very Poor'. Get the full forecast and details.