Multiple wildfires threaten Stanford and Pearly Beach in South Africa's Western Cape, forcing evacuations and disrupting travel. Authorities urge vigilance as firefighters battle blazes.
Uttarakhand HC flags report that forest dept's shift from community management weakens fire prevention. Expert warns rule changes without consultation harm vital local institutions. Read the details.
A complete guide to the Australia Student Visa (Subclass 500) for 2026. Learn about the updated rules, application process, document checklist, and post-study work opportunities for Indian students.
The World Cricket Festival reveals its official anthem 'Fires Born' ahead of the Jan 20-23, 2026 mega-event at KAUST, Jeddah. Get ready for a global cricket celebration!
Intense bushfires in Australia's southeast have burned over 300,000 hectares, destroyed homes, and left tens of thousands without power. Authorities report 10 major fires still burning. Read the full report.
A hill in Baryabhat, Raia, was set ablaze late Wednesday night, the fourth such deliberate incident. Firefighters' efforts were hampered by no road access. This echoes 2023's devastating forest fires in South Goa.
Uttarakhand recorded 1153 forest fire alerts in December 2025, the highest in three years. Officials blame dry weather and stubble burning. Read about the state's preparedness.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, at the NATO summit, reaffirms Australia's commitment to a just and lasting peace for Ukraine, including new military aid. Read more.
As Uttarakhand marks 25 years, FRI Director Renu Singh details its crucial work in scientific forestry, river rejuvenation, and fighting forest fires. Discover how research is shaping a sustainable future.
Australia's new Migration Strategy ends the pandemic-era post-study work extension. Indian graduates face stricter, skills-based visa rules from 2025-26. Understand the impact on your plans.
New data analysis reveals stubble burning contributes a minor share to Delhi's severe air pollution, challenging common perception. Read the full explainer on the complex causes of smog.
India-Australia trade surpasses Rs 3 lakh crore for the first time as all tariffs on Indian goods are eliminated. The ECTA pact has doubled trade in five years and created lakhs of jobs. Explore the future roadmap.
A new CSE analysis reveals Delhi's winter smog intensified post-stubble burning, with PM2.5 rising 30% in December. Local emissions & regional pollution are key culprits. Read the full report.
Uttarakhand records highest winter forest fires in India, causing ecological damage and health issues. Officials seek community help. Read more on the crisis.
NFL Hall of Famer Shannon Sharpe pays $21 million to settle a sexual assault lawsuit filed by a young model. Get the full story on the shocking allegations and ESPN's response.
Punjab reports a significant 53% reduction in stubble burning incidents this paddy season. Discover the key strategies behind this environmental success story and its impact on air quality.
Uttarakhand High Court directs forest officials to file a detailed report on state forest fires by Jan 9, warning of personal appearance for non-compliance. Get the latest updates.
The Union government has approved cutting 5,000 trees in Chamoli to restore defunct fire-lines before the 2025 forest fire season. This critical move aims to prevent large-scale wildfires in Uttarakhand.
Recurring fires in Himachal Pradesh's villages are destroying centuries-old Kathkuni homes. Learn about the causes, the cultural loss, and the urgent call for preservation.
Telangana BJP chief N Ramchander Rao demands police probe into Hyderabad man's links to Australia shooting, calling it an 'insult to India'. Read the full story.
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann questions BJP's narrative on Delhi's pollution, citing a 70-80% drop in farm fires. He calls it a political blame game. Read his full argument.
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.
Uttarakhand High Court expresses serious concern over the state's failure to implement court orders on forest fire prevention since 2021. Next hearing on Dec 10.
A new ISRO study reveals official farm fire reduction claims may be misleading, as farmers are shifting burning times to evade satellite detection. Read the full analysis.
Anvitha Reddy, a Bachelor of Design student at Monash University, shares her unfiltered experience—from visa delays to managing finances and making friends. A must-read for students planning to study abroad.
For the first time, CAQM directs Punjab and Haryana to monitor and prevent wheat stubble burning in summer, extending its pollution fight beyond the paddy season. Learn about the alarming fire counts and new action plans.
An ISRO study reveals farmers in Punjab & Haryana are burning stubble later in the day to avoid satellite detection, leading to a potential undercount of incidents. Officials ramp up 24/7 ground vigil.
The Supreme Court questioned the blame on stubble burning for Delhi's air pollution, directing governments to detail measures against vehicles, industries, and dust. The next hearing is on December 10.
Punjab and Haryana see an 80-90% drop in stubble burning. Central funds of Rs 3,120 crore for CRM machines drive the change. Read the full analysis of this environmental success story.
Discover how Punjab achieved a 94% reduction in stubble burning through a multi-pronged strategy involving CRM machines, FIRs, and a circular economy. Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan plans to replicate this model nationwide.