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Vietnam Airlines makes emergency landing in Kolkata

A Vietnam Airlines flight from Frankfurt to Hanoi made an emergency landing at Kolkata airport after a 66-year-old German passenger suffered a brain haemorrhage mid-air. Read the full story.

Himalayan Snow Drought: 100% Deficit in Uttarakhand

Uttarakhand recorded a 100% rainfall deficit in Dec 2025, the highest in a decade. Experts warn of a multi-year 'snow drought' trend driven by climate change in the western Himalayas. Read more.

Hokkaido: Where Snow, Sand and Sea Meet

Discover Hokkaido, Japan's unique coastline where winter snow blankets the beach beside an unfrozen sea. A rare natural spectacle for travellers. Plan your trip!

Google's Android Emergency Service Goes Live in UP, India

Google's Emergency Location Service (ELS) is now active in India, first in Uttar Pradesh. It pinpoints 112 callers' locations with high accuracy to save crucial response time. Learn how this privacy-focused feature works.

Saudi Arabia Sees Snow After Three Decades

For the first time in 30 years, parts of Saudi Arabia experience snowfall, turning desert mountains into icy landscapes. Residents enjoy skiing and viral winter scenes. Read more about this rare climate event.

Snowfall in Saudi Arabia's Desert Stuns Residents

Saudi Arabia's Tabuk region witnesses rare snowfall, transforming the arid landscape into a winter wonderland. Discover how this unusual weather event occurred and what it means. Read more!

Saudi Arabia's Desert Covered in Rare Heavy Snowfall

Northern Saudi Arabia experiences rare heavy snowfall, turning golden dunes white. Experts link the extreme weather to climate change and the 'warming paradox'. Watch the stunning visuals here!

Dhauladhar Wildlife at Risk as Villagers Migrate

Heavy snowfall in Himachal's Dhauladhar Sanctuary triggers seasonal migration, leaving endangered species vulnerable to increased poaching threats. Read about the conservation crisis.

Leh sees first snowfall, temperature dips to -2°C

Leh and Sonamarg experience first seasonal snowfall, creating a picturesque winter landscape. Tourists revel in snowball fights as IMD reports a cold wave. Discover the scenic beauty and current conditions.

3 Arctic Animals That Vanish Into Snow

Discover how the Arctic fox, snowy owl, and Arctic hare use incredible seasonal camouflage to survive. Learn why this adaptation is crucial and the threat posed by climate change.

Snowfall in Kashmir as Chillai-Kalan winter period begins

Kashmir's higher reaches receive fresh snowfall, plains see rain as the harsh 40-day Chillai-Kalan winter sets in. The precipitation brings relief from dry spell, improves air quality, and boosts winter tourism prospects. Read more.

JATH Festival: Art & Culture Safeguard Himalayas

Royal Enfield's Journeying Across The Himalayas festival concluded, celebrating cultural heritage with installations like Ri Gyancha. UNESCO highlights urgent need for safeguarding traditions.

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