Maharashtra's State Institute of Disaster Management (SIDM) proposal is under final govt review. The ₹184.94 crore Nagpur MIHAN campus aims to be a nodal hub for training and research. Read more.
Kerala govt mandates uniform disaster waste management for all districts. New protocol aims to prevent chaos like in Wayanad's July 2024 Meppadi disaster. Details on roles, timelines, and challenges.
Google's Year in Search 2025 reveals where Indians are planning trips. From spiritual Kumbh Mela to visa-free Philippines & Georgia, see the full list of trending spots.
A CAG report criticizes Karnataka for delays in creating a flood and landslide action plan, urging better disaster authority function. Read the key findings.
Bihar's DMD, UN, and UNICEF held a 2-day DiDRR workshop in Patna to integrate disability inclusion into all disaster management stages. Experts stress inclusive design for effective response.
The Bondi Beach shooters visited the Philippines weeks before the attack. Australian PM confirms ISIS inspiration. Explore the decades-long terror history in Mindanao.
A British tourist narrowly escaped death after handling a venomous blue-ringed octopus, mistaking it for a harmless baby octopus. Read about the dangers and expert warnings.
Australian PM confirms ISIS link in Sydney's Bondi Beach shooting that killed 15. Suspects travelled to Philippines before attack. Read latest updates on the terror investigation and new gun law calls.
Sydney's Bondi Beach attackers, Sajid Akram from Hyderabad & son Naveed, were radicalised by ISIS ideology. They visited the Philippines before the attack that killed 15. Read the full investigation.
A British tourist's casual holiday video turned into a viral warning after the internet identified a deadly blue-ringed octopus. Read this cautionary tale for travellers.
The Philippines announces a formal diplomatic protest against China, alleging harassment of its fishermen at Sabina Shoal. The US condemns Beijing's actions as tensions rise in the South China Sea.
Sydney Bondi Beach attackers Sajid and Naveed Akram visited the Philippines last month using Indian passports, authorities reveal. Read about the ISIS links and investigation details.
Sri Lanka issues fresh landslide warnings as Cyclone Ditwah's rains worsen the disaster. Over 618 dead, 2 million affected. Read about the regional crisis and relief efforts.
Chinese forces fired warning flares at a Philippine surveillance aircraft near Subi Reef. The incident highlights rising tensions in the resource-rich, hotly contested waters. Read the full report.
Four months after the Dharali flash flood, experts warn the 250,000-tonne 'cement-like' debris is a monumental cleanup challenge. Read about the risks and the community's struggle.
From the Maha Kumbh Mela to the beaches of the Philippines, discover the top destinations Indian travellers searched for in 2025, based on Google Trends data.
On the 41st anniversary of the Bhopal gas disaster, the Sambhavna Trust Clinic launched a comprehensive digital archive. This free repository offers vital information for researchers and survivors worldwide. Explore the history and ongoing impact.
A journalist in Hong Kong during the deadly Tai Po fire reflects on the misplaced anxiety of distant friends and the city's neglected public housing crisis. Read why instant concern can be a distraction.
Thomas Markle, Meghan Markle's father, is in intensive care after emergency surgery. His children appeal for public support as he faces a second procedure. Get the latest updates.
Philippines-based digital bank Tonik secures $12 million in pre-Series C funding to expand its capital-efficient lending operations and drive financial inclusion.
Central govt allocates ₹582 crore from NDRF & ₹397 crore from SDRF to Himachal Pradesh for disaster preparedness & recovery. Details on past allocations & NDRF deployments inside.
Delhi CM launches NDMA's Disaster Ready Schools Campaign across 2,082 schools. Earthquake drills, hazard mapping & digital threat training to safeguard 16.5 lakh students in seismic zone IV. Read more.
The death toll from devastating floods and landslides in West Sumatra, Indonesia, has climbed to 75. Rescue efforts continue as dozens remain missing. Read the latest updates.
Indonesia faces devastating floods and landslides with 442 confirmed deaths and 402 still missing. Rescue operations continue amid challenging conditions.
Indonesia faces devastating floods and landslides with death toll reaching 442. Rescue operations continue as 402 remain missing. Read about the ongoing disaster response.
Deadly floods devastate Indonesia's Sumatra Island, killing 193 people in Sri Lanka. Survivors desperately search for food and water as rescue operations intensify.
Death toll from Indonesia floods and landslides rises to 442, with 402 missing. Rescue teams struggle to reach isolated cities as climate change intensifies the monsoon. Read more.
Massive protests erupt across Philippines over constitutional changes. Learn what's driving the unrest and how it impacts the nation's future. Read full analysis.
Philippine authorities detain suspects in massive flood control corruption scandal involving $9 billion projects. President Marcos vows to continue crackdown.
United Arab Emirates extends heartfelt condolences to Indonesia following devastating floods and landslides that claimed multiple lives. Global support grows for disaster relief efforts.