The UN nuclear watchdog confirms the Chernobyl containment structure lost its primary safety functions after a February drone strike. Urgent repairs are needed to ensure long-term nuclear safety. Read the full report.
Former US President Donald Trump signs an executive order to create task forces probing the food supply chain for anti-competitive practices. The AG and FTC may take enforcement action. Read for details.
Residents of Kabul decry a 50% surge in coal prices amid harsh winter, blaming middlemen and corruption despite Afghanistan's vast domestic reserves. Read more.
India voted in favour of a UN General Assembly resolution to renew UNRWA's mandate for three years, supporting humanitarian aid in Gaza. Read the details and India's diplomatic stance.
November 2023 emerged as a severe pollution month for Delhi-NCR, with all of India's top 10 most polluted cities in the region. Ghaziabad topped the list. Read the full analysis.
Navi Mumbai's iconic flamingo habitats face destruction due to bureaucratic delays. Conservationists warn urgent action is needed to save the wetlands and the city's identity.
New CREA data shows stubble burning's share in Delhi's PM2.5 fell to 7% in Nov 2025 from 20% last year, highlighting year-round pollution sources. Read the full analysis.
Gurgaon's air quality deteriorated sharply, with AQI reaching 314. PM2.5 levels soared to 500 µg/m³ in Sector 51, posing severe health risks. Experts warn of poor air for the next six days.
A law enforcement expert warns the search for missing Virginia coach Travis Turner, charged with child crimes, faces immense hurdles in dense Appalachian woods. A $5,000 reward is offered.
Leaders of France, Germany, and the UK will meet Ukraine's President Zelenskiy in London to discuss US-led peace efforts after massive Russian attacks. Read the latest updates.
Podcaster Tim Pool reports a shooting at his Harpers Ferry home, sparking political reactions. The incident follows a viral episode with controversial claims. Details inside.
Bengaluru boasts the cleanest air among India's metros, yet data reveals a worrying decline. Can the city sustain its lead? Discover the factors at play.
Scientists confirm the rediscovery of the elusive bamboo shrimp in Karnataka, ending a 70-year absence. The last unverified sighting was in 1951. Read more about this ecological breakthrough.
US Education Secretary Linda McMahon's 'History Rocks!' civics tour faced organised protests in a New Jersey school over concerns of political indoctrination and lack of transparency. Read about the clash over patriotism in education.
Veteran cosmonaut Oleg Artemyev pulled from Crew-12 mission. Roscosmos confirms replacement by Andrei Fedyayev amid security speculation. Launch set for February 2026. Read the full story.
A Bengal tiger was captured on camera at over 9,875 ft in Sunderdhunga Glacier Valley, marking the highest sighting in Bageshwar. This discovery raises key questions about wildlife movement and habitat shifts in the Himalayas. Read more about this signifi
A year after UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was shot dead in Manhattan, a former colleague condemns the attention given to his killer, Luigi Mangione. The case continues.
Dozens rallied outside the White House on Dec 7, 2025, protesting US military strikes on Venezuelan vessels. Demonstrators demand transparency and diplomatic solutions. Read the full report.
A powerful account of survival during the 1971 war, detailing a family's resilience, loss, and the enduring human spirit. Read this moving true story of courage.
Exclusive details emerge of a controversial US strike in the Caribbean where survivors were killed in a follow-up attack. Lawmakers debate legality as Trump denies knowledge. Read the full investigation.
Manikdoh Leopard Rescue Centre in Pune houses 113 leopards, double its capacity, forcing two big cats to share a single 250sqm enclosure. Officials cite a surge in human-animal conflicts. Read more.
US President Donald Trump performed his signature YMCA dance at the FIFA World Cup 2026 draw, praising the Village People. The event highlighted unity with Canada and Mexico despite ongoing trade tariffs. Read the full story.
New US student loan rules impose a $100,000 lifetime borrowing cap for nursing students, while medical students get $200,000. Healthcare groups warn this could worsen staff shortages and inequity. Details inside.
The National Park Service faces backlash for removing MLK Day and Juneteenth from 2026 free-entry days, adding Flag Day which coincides with Donald Trump's birthday. Details on the new 'America-first' fees inside.
Lucknow shivers as temperature dips to 7.6°C, the coldest this winter. Kanpur records 5°C. Weatherman predicts a brief rise before another cold spell from Tuesday. Read the full forecast.
Ahmedabad and Gujarat experience a drop in minimum temperatures due to northeasterly winds. The IMD forecasts further cooling, with Naliya recording the lowest at 12.6°C. Get the full weather forecast.
Trichy Corporation delays Panjapur park development until after ₹236 crore vegetable market is built, despite HC order. Environmentalists raise concerns over tree loss.
Nashik citizens launch a multi-pronged protest against the proposed felling of 1,700 trees in Tapovan for Sadhugram. From clean-up drives to signature campaigns, the city unites to protect its green cover. Read more.
The National Green Tribunal has launched a formal inquiry into Mahalaxmi Stone Crusher in Mandi district for alleged illegal mining and environmental damage. A joint committee must inspect the site within two weeks. Read the full story.
IT staffing firm LanceSoft faces discrimination row after job advert for a California role explicitly barred US citizens and green card holders, allowing only H-1B visa applicants. The Justice Department is investigating.