The Commission for Air Quality Management has mandated Punjab, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh to implement action plans against wheat stubble burning during summer harvest, with satellite monitoring for the first time.
Chinese President Xi Jinping's ongoing military purge aims to secure absolute loyalty within the ranks, as officials project normalcy through diplomatic engagements and policy meetings.
Iran launches large-scale naval drills in the Strait of Hormuz as the US deploys a second aircraft carrier, escalating tensions in a vital global oil corridor and risking economic shockwaves.
The National Green Tribunal has directed the Central Pollution Control Board to submit revised waste-to-energy plant guidelines within three months, aligning with the new Solid Waste Management Rules, 2026.
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A waste incinerator in Kodungaiyur, north Chennai, has not been monitored for 45 of 48 environmental parameters since 2021, per an RTI response, raising health and pollution concerns among residents.
A Norwegian government researcher built a microwave pulse device to disprove Havana Syndrome, but after testing it on himself in 2024, he suffered similar symptoms, prompting US officials to investigate.
Thiruvananthapuram's Great Backyard Bird Count 2026 recorded approximately 260 bird species with 900 volunteers. The event complements last year's campus survey that documented 1,086 species across India.
A two-day state-level workshop at Central University of Punjab addressed Punjab's severe groundwater depletion, with 117 blocks over-exploited and 80-85% water used by agriculture, calling for tech-driven solutions.
Residents of Nunem in Netravali, Sanguem taluka, are in panic after a leopard attacked a pet dog on a balcony. CCTV footage captured the incident, highlighting increased leopard sightings in Canacona taluka.
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Delhi experienced its hottest February day in over six decades, with temperatures soaring to 31.6°C, breaking a 60-year record and raising concerns about early summer heat.
Odisha's Similipal Tiger Reserve has introduced 50 mini drones to enhance real-time fire detection and response, supplementing existing AI-based camera systems to protect the critical tiger habitat.
A satellite-collared rewilded tiger was discovered dead in Nauradehi Wildlife Sanctuary, marking the 11th tiger fatality in Madhya Pradesh this year. Authorities are investigating the cause as per NTCA protocols.
Residents of Xelvona in Goa strongly oppose two proposed jetty projects along the Zuari river, fearing they will enable coal transportation through their village. They plan a protest on Feb 23 if plans aren't withdrawn.
Forest department data reveals 16 elephant deaths in Haridwar division from 2021-2026, with 2025 being the deadliest year. Four deaths were due to electrocution, highlighting ongoing human-wildlife conflict.
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Mangaluru City North MLA Dr Y Bharat Shetty inspected the polluted Phalguni River in Kuloor-Rayikatte area, directing officials to test water quality and clean the river after reports of fish deaths and industrial effluent discharge.
A 45-year-old daily wage labourer was trampled to death by a wild elephant in Chikkamagaluru's Hunsehalli-Malligekhan area, marking the 10th fatality in the Sringeri assembly segment. The incident triggered protests demanding immediate action.
Following multiple human fatalities from elephant attacks in Hazaribag, a team of ethologists from Odisha has arrived to conduct a scientific behavioral study of the jumbos in Churchu forest.
Kurt Van Dyke, 66, from a historic California surfing family, was found stabbed and strangled in Costa Rica. His girlfriend was tied up during the home invasion robbery. Police search for suspects.
Chitradurga's Jogimatti Wildlife Sanctuary bans public entry for one month to prevent summer wildfires. Only officials allowed until end of February.
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A leopard was captured on CCTV roaming the Janata Plot residential area near Sri Virupaksha Temple in Hampi, causing alarm among locals and tourists. Forest officials note such sightings are common but urge calm.
A 100-year-old ascetic was killed by a wild elephant in Katarniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary. This marks the second fatal human-elephant conflict in the region within two days, prompting increased forest patrols and community awareness initiatives.
Nashik Municipal Corporation is transforming its defunct waste-to-energy plant into a wet waste-based CNG facility, with a private partner investing Rs 4.5 crore. The plant aims to produce 480 kg of CNG daily from 30 tonnes of segregated waste.
The Forest Department has initiated a combing operation following the death of a tiger in Kollegal, suspected to have been caught in a snare before succumbing near a dam.
The forest department in Trichy organized a capacity building programme for tree nursery owners, focusing on high-quality planting materials and sustainable agroforestry practices with experts from forestry institutions and industries.
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A UN environment official calls for scaling nature-based cooling and climate-smart construction in Mumbai to combat rising heat and flooding during Climate Action Week.
While mass protests in Iran have ceased, citizens report ongoing rage against the government and deep anxiety about the future, with many stating that life no longer feels normal.
Delhi experienced its hottest day of the year on February 16, 2026, with maximum temperatures rising significantly above normal levels, marking an early and intense heatwave.
Scientific research reveals trees possess sophisticated detection systems, chemical defenses, and underground communication networks to sense and respond to threats from insects and animals.
The Taliban declares it will back Iran militarily if the U.S. launches strikes, as Iran-aligned groups across the Middle East threaten escalation, raising fears of a wider regional conflict.
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Russia's Kremlin has strongly rejected accusations from five European allies that it poisoned Alexei Navalny with a dart frog toxin while he was imprisoned in an Arctic penal colony two years ago.
