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Conflict in the backyard: As wild animals destroy crops, Uttarakhand's mountain villages are giving up on farming again

India, June 12 -- In Uttarakhand's hill villages, farmers say wild boars and monkeys are repeatedly destroying crops, forcing many to leave fields barren. The state's Migration Prevention Commission ... Read More


Rajasthan's rains are rewriting desert records, with 154% excess rainfall by June 10

India, June 12 -- Rajasthan recorded 154% excess rainfall by June 10, 2026, even before the southwest monsoon formally reached the state. Eastern Rajasthan received 207% excess rainfall, with the sta... Read More


Daily weather tracker: Storms bring heat relief to north India, heavy rain continues in Northeast and South

India, June 12 -- A western disturbance has brought thunderstorms, hail and strong winds to north India, offering temporary relief from intense heat. The IMD has issued alerts after gusty winds of up... Read More


Global resistance to AI data centres hardens

India, June 12 -- As India invites global data centre investments, communities across the US, Europe, Latin America and Southeast Asia are resisting such projects over their heavy demand for water, el... Read More


Why are young people protesting across the globe?

India, June 12 -- Why are young people around the world increasingly taking to the streets? From economic insecurity and rising living costs to declining trust in democratic institutions, today's yout... Read More


Vanishing kothars: The Himalayan granaries that once secured food for generations

India, June 12 -- For centuries, Kothars served as the backbone of food security in Uttarakhand's Jaunsar-Bawar region. These elevated wooden granaries protected precious stocks of wheat, rice, millet... Read More


At 2026 World Cup, Messi and Ronaldo may face an opponent no footballer can outrun: Extreme heat

India, June 12 -- Climate Central says 97 of the 104 scheduled matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup could face temperatures linked to reduced player performance. Nearly half of all matches have at leas... Read More


Bonn Climate Conference 2026: Countries debate over how to halt deforestation & who pays for the transition

India, June 12 -- At the Bonn Climate Conference, countries clashed over a new COP30 roadmap to halt and reverse deforestation by 2030. Rainforest nations demanded predictable payments for conserving... Read More


Kerala contains Nipah swiftly, but still lacks answers on how virus spills over

India, June 12 -- A 43-year-old man from Kerala's Kozhikode district is critically ill on ventilator support with a suspected Nipah infection, again raising questions over how the deadly virus repeate... Read More


Why is India's population growth slowing? Fertility crisis explained

India, June 12 -- India's fertility rate has fallen below replacement level. According to the latest data, the country's Total Fertility Rate (TFR) is now 1.9, while the replacement rate is 2.1. Even ... Read More