CM M K Stalin criticizes the Union govt for sanctioning only Rs 4,136 crore against Tamil Nadu's Rs 24,679 crore demand for climate disaster relief. Despite the shortfall, the state pushes its own climate agenda.
US Navy's USS Gerald Ford carrier group advances towards Venezuela, escalating blockade tensions. Trump declares Caracas a terror group. Risk of military clash rises. Read the full analysis.
Providence police seek public's help to identify a person seen near the Brown University shooting suspect. FBI offers a $50,000 reward as the investigation continues.
A GPS-tagged seagull on Karwar beach caused a spy scare before officials confirmed it was part of a wildlife migration study. The bird had flown over 10,000 km from Arctic regions. Read the full story.
Israel's cabinet greenlights a landmark natural gas agreement with Egypt, boosting regional energy security and economic cooperation. Read the full details and implications here.
Rajasthan CM Bhajan Lal Sharma inaugurates Hariyalo Rajasthan Environment Conclave in Jaipur, marking two years of BJP govt. Key green initiatives & NABL lab accreditations announced.
A light earthquake of magnitude 3.8 struck the Tibet region early Monday. The tremor was felt in bordering areas, but no casualties or damage have been reported. Stay informed about seismic activity.
Behind the scenes, Trump administration officials are intensifying their campaign against Venezuela's Maduro, with a sharp focus on the nation's massive oil reserves. Explore the strategic implications.
Scientists were stunned to find hammerhead sharks living inside Kavachi, an erupting underwater volcano. Discover how this 'Sharkcano' defies marine biology and what it means for science.
Donald Trump's approval rating falls to 42% amid inflation fears. New poll reveals cracks in MAGA support and a partisan divide on the economy ahead of midterms. Read the full analysis.
Union government reveals Goa diverted 183 hectares of forest land for 34 non-forest projects, including an airport and railway lines, since April 2021. Details on compensatory afforestation inside.
The Trump administration expands its travel ban to 39 countries, impacting students and travellers. Full list, exemptions, and key details for affected nationals explained.
Forest officials in Kabirdham district discovered carcasses of two gaurs and a leopard in suspected live-wire poaching. Two suspects detained as investigation exposes protection gaps. Read the full report.
A 14-year-old girl is hailed a true heroine for shielding two children during the deadly Bondi Beach shooting. Read about her bravery and other heroes from the tragic event.
US President Donald Trump singles out Congresswoman Ilhan Omar, accusing her of hating Jewish people. Get the full details on the escalating political clash.
Indian community leaders in Australia condemn the Bondi Beach attack, distancing themselves from the accused. Hyderabadi group announces blood donation drive for victims. Read more.
Farmers in Hanumangarh demand the cancellation of a proposed ethanol plant, citing health and environmental risks. A major protest sets a January 2026 deadline for the state government.
Dense fog with visibility under 50 metres hit Punjab on Wednesday. IMD reports zero visibility in Amritsar. Conditions to persist in North India till Dec 20. Read for details and safety tips.
Russian President Vladimir Putin issues a direct threat to seize additional Ukrainian territory if peace negotiations collapse. Full analysis of his demands and global implications.
Following an armed attack on Torbung & Phougakchao Ikhai villages in Manipur, security forces recovered guns & an IED. Residents live in fear as IDP resettlement faces violence. Read more.
The iconic Eurasian coot, once carpeting Wadhwana Lake in Vadodara, is vanishing. Bird counts have crashed from 21,000 to 7,000. Experts cite water levels and food scarcity. Read the full investigation.
A severe cold wave is set to intensify across Telangana, with Hyderabad and other districts expecting temperatures to plunge 2-3°C below normal. Get the latest IMD forecast and district-wise temperature details here.
Candace Owens stands firm on her claims about Charlie Kirk's death after a private meeting with Erika Kirk, deepening a conservative rift. Read the full story.
At least 35 dead sea turtles found on Chennai, Chengalpet coasts. Deaths linked to illegal trawling & nets during nesting season. Authorities await postmortem reports. #Wildlife #Chennai
Indian-American Vivek Ramaswamy defends his NYT piece on American identity, facing racist abuse online. He argues identity is based on ideals, not ancestry. Read the full story.
US Republicans propose a total ban on the H-1B visa program, a major shift impacting Indian professionals. Get the latest details on this critical development.
A tiger that strayed into Wayanad's Padikkam Vayal and Cheekaloor, causing panic, has safely returned to the Pathiri Reserve Forest. Forest officials confirm the end of prohibitory orders. Read the full story.
IEA projects India's coal demand to rise 17% by 2030, but its share in electricity falls to 60%. Renewables growth and industrial demand reshape the energy landscape. Read the full analysis.
Punjab govt is creating eight nature parks in Pathankot, Patiala, Amritsar & Hoshiarpur under the Greening Punjab Mission to enhance forest cover and environmental awareness.
Russia's Defence Minister claims Ukraine lost nearly half a million soldiers. He asserts Russian forces are advancing and the conflict is far from over. Read the full analysis.