The Taliban's 90-page penal code permits physical punishment of wives and children, sparking alarm among human rights groups. Critics say it rolls back protections and restricts women's access to justice.
Panchayat members from Karnataka shared their successful strategies for combating severe groundwater depletion in Kolar district during Mumbai Climate Week, highlighting community-driven climate adaptation.
A toxic gas leak at a mining site in north-central Nigeria's Plateau state has killed at least 37 people and hospitalized 26 others. Authorities have closed the site and launched an investigation into the incident.
The Taliban has enacted a new law permitting husbands to physically discipline their wives, provided there are no broken bones or open wounds, sparking international outrage and fears for women's rights in Afghanistan.
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Bela Gram, India's pioneering net-zero Panchayat model, was highlighted at Mumbai Climate Week, emphasizing grassroots climate action and community leadership in sustainability.
Iran has issued a NOTAM for rocket launches in the south, escalating tensions with the U.S. after joint naval drills with Russia and Strait of Hormuz closure threats.
Satellite imagery reveals Iran accelerating fortifications at key nuclear and missile sites, including Parchin and Isfahan, as the US deploys its largest Middle East military presence since 2003 and warns diplomacy is running out.
Religious leaders in Balochistan urge authorities to ensure justice and conduct transparent investigations to address the ongoing unrest and violence in the region.
The UAE's first federally authorized national lottery has launched, but technical issues on the registration portal have frustrated thousands of hopeful participants trying to secure their chance at multi-millionaire status.
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Mumbai's air quality deteriorated sharply as smog persisted for two days, with AQI rising from 94 to 127. Experts warn of 'skyscraper wall' effect trapping pollutants, while localized areas hit severe levels.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis inaugurated Mumbai Climate Week, positioning the state as a national climate leader and Mumbai as a gateway for climate finance to the Global South, with new strategies and MoUs unveiled.
Union Minister Pralhad Joshi and UK Deputy PM David Lammy launched a task force to develop offshore wind energy in India, focusing on strategic cooperation and addressing execution challenges.
Maharashtra's environment department signed an MoU with Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages to establish a structured PET bottle collection and recycling system across nine cities, launching the Maha-rPET Campaign.
A major fire near Tehran's Parand area has caused widespread alarm as Iran faces heightened military tensions with the U.S., including reports of over 50 American fighter jets deployed to the region.
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A large-scale protest was held in Karachi, Pakistan, following a disputed police encounter that resulted in fatalities. Demonstrators are demanding a transparent investigation and accountability for the incident.
The Taliban's new 90-page penal code in Afghanistan codifies restrictive practices, allowing husbands to physically abuse wives and children, with minimal penalties and gaps in protection against psychological or sexual violence.
A new study reveals global wildfire risk has tripled in the last 45 years, driven by climate change. Rising temperatures and changing weather patterns are creating more frequent and intense fire seasons worldwide.
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav sets a goal of 50 cheetahs by year-end as Project Cheetah sees success with new litters from Gamini and Aasha, boosting population to 38.
A significant earthquake measuring 5.5 magnitude struck southern Iran early Thursday morning, with the epicenter at 27.36°N, 52.60°E and a shallow depth of 10 km, according to the GFZ German Research Center for Geosciences.
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A two-and-a-half-year-old elephant calf fell into a 20-foot-deep well in Midnapore, prompting a tense overnight rescue by villagers and forest officials, with the mother elephant standing guard until the successful reunion at dawn.
Mount Everest, Earth's highest mountain at 8,848.86 meters, continues to rise by millimeters annually due to tectonic plate movement, while erosion simultaneously wears it down in a geological tug-of-war.
King vulture and Himalayan Griffon vulture sighted for the first time in Kheoni wildlife sanctuary as forest department prepares for three-day winter vulture census starting Friday.
Russia, China, and Iran have initiated high-intensity joint naval exercises in the Gulf of Oman and northern Indian Ocean, near the strategic Strait of Hormuz. This military alignment occurs amid ongoing US-Iran nuclear talks and increased US regional pre
Researchers have identified dense, highly saline brine pools 1,800 meters deep in the Gulf of Aqaba, containing almost no oxygen and preserving undisturbed sediment layers for centuries.
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A National Green Tribunal committee finds untreated sewage from 20 villages under Pune Zilla Parishad and PMRDA is severely polluting the Pavana river, with 57% households lacking septic tanks and 92% without grey-water treatment.
A 1.5-year-old male tiger was fatally struck by a train near Jamtha, Nagpur. Forest officials and NTCA conducted a joint inspection, highlighting urgent wildlife protection needs.
The Punjab government has designated 13 wildlife sanctuaries as plastic-free zones to reduce waste and promote eco-tourism. It also declared the endangered Indus river dolphin as the state aquatic animal.
Higher reaches of Himachal Pradesh, including Lahaul-Spiti and Kullu, received fresh snowfall, with Kukumseri recording -5.9°C. Manali was coldest among tourist spots at 5.4°C, while Shimla saw 7.4°C. Weather expected to clear soon.
The Crimean peninsula, seized by Russia in 2014, remains a flashpoint in the worst East-West confrontation since the Cold War, with global attention on its fate and captured Ukrainian territories.
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The National Green Tribunal has issued notices regarding two hydro projects in Kullu's Parvati valley, accused of threatening Thunja village's existence and violating environmental laws near Kanwar Wildlife Sanctuary.
