Gujarat AQI Hits 'Very Poor' as Temperatures Spike

Gujarat faces dual environmental crisis with 'very poor' air quality and temperatures rising 7°C above normal. Experts explain winter inversion effect and warm winds causing the spike.

Hong Kong Mourns 128 Dead in Devastating Fire

Hong Kong begins 3-day mourning as Tai Po fire death toll hits 128. 8 arrested for corruption as probe reveals alarm failures, flammable materials. Read the latest updates.

Cyclone Ditwah Triggers Red Alert in Tamil Nadu

Cyclone Ditwah brings heavy rainfall to South Tamil Nadu while northern regions brace for intense showers. Sri Lanka reports 80+ fatalities. India launches Operation Sagar Bandhu relief mission.

US double-trike kills 11 on Caribbean drug boat

US military carried out second strike on suspected drug boat to eliminate survivors, killing all 11 aboard. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth defends operation as lawmakers raise concerns.

U Thant's Legacy: Reviving UN's Relevance Today

Exploring U Thant's principled leadership as UN chief from 1961-1971 and the urgent need to restore multilateralism through Secretariat, member states and public partnership.

Aravalli Range Shrinks 90% Under New Height Rule

Supreme Court's acceptance of 100m height filter could decimate Aravallis, threatening North India's green lung and desert barrier. Urgent action needed to protect this vital ecosystem.

COP30 verdict: More talk than action on climate

COP30 climate talks in Brazil failed to deliver ambitious emission cuts. India faced extreme weather on 99% of days, highlighting urgent need for climate action and adaptation finance.

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