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Two decades after Pluto's demotion: The redefinition that redrew the solar system

India, Aug. 26 -- In August 2006, the International Astronomical Union voted to redefine what constitutes a full-fledged planet, famously reclassifying Pluto as a "dwarf planet." The decision followed... Read More


Nepal flash flood: What triggered the deadly event killing over dozens and sweeping away villages and bridges

India, Aug. 26 -- A torrential flash flood swept through Nepal's Rasuwa district near the border of Tibet on the morning of August 26. Early reports suggest many residents were washed away, while hous... Read More


India on e-wheels: Why Gujarat's clean transport push needs more buses, not just more EVs

India, Aug. 26 -- Experts say Gujarat's clean transport transition cannot rely on electric vehicles alone and will require stronger public transport to reduce dependence on private vehicles. Ahmedaba... Read More


India on e-wheels: Market, not government, is pushing e-mobility surge in West Bengal

India, Aug. 26 -- Over the past few years, West Bengal's e-mobility transition has been moving in opposite directions. The new state government, however, is promising to undertake course correction. ... Read More


Journalist group in Nepal blames Chinese construction activities on Tibetan border for triggering Rasuwa flash flood

India, Aug. 26 -- A Nepali journalists' collective on X alleges the August 26, 2026 Rasuwa flash flood was a "purposeful ecological disaster" linked to Chinese construction near the Tibet border. The... Read More


Did an ice-rock avalanche originating from a high-altitude area trigger the Trishuli flash flood?

India, Aug. 26 -- Scientists from ICIMOD and partner institutions in Nepal and China are probing whether an ice-rock avalanche in the high-altitude Lende Khola triggered the August 26, 2026 flash floo... Read More


Extreme summer of 2026 has cost Germany at least 36 billion euros, says Greenpeace

India, Aug. 26 -- Greenpeace estimates Germany's extreme summer of 2026 caused at least €36-42 billion in damage, equal to about 0.8-0.9% of annual output. Early, prolonged heatwaves and drough... Read More


Rise and rage of pastoralists

India, Aug. 26 -- Pastoralists across the world are on a mission to gain recognition and restoration of rights as stewards of rangelands, which cover about half of the world's landmass. In August, Ula... Read More


Daily weather tracker: Heavy rain, thunderstorms and lightning alert issued across several states; people advised to stay vigilant

India, Aug. 26 -- Summary Heavy rain is expected across more than twelve states, with authorities urging residents to remain alert and take necessary precautions. Madhya Pradesh faces a flash-flood ... Read More


We finally have some encouraging news on Great Barrier Reef water quality

India, Aug. 26 -- A comprehensive study of Great Barrier Reef catchments reveals that water quality has improved in bursts rather than steadily, often after shifts in rainfall, cyclones, land use and ... Read More