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Why DR Congo's new Ebola outbreak is out of control

India, Aug. 21 -- The Democratic Republic of Congo is now facing the deadliest Ebola outbreak in its history with more than 5,000 cases and over 2,000 deaths as of August 18, 2026. The current Ebola ... Read More


China is launching a Moon mission to find water ice. It's unlike anything NASA has done

India, Aug. 21 -- How do you explore a place where the Sun never shines? China's space programme will soon embark on one of the most innovative lunar exploration missions in recent years. We've known... Read More


Daily weather tracker: Mercury crosses 40degC in Sri Ganganagar as heavy rain, thunderstorms loom over several states

India, Aug. 21 -- Summary Heavy Rain Alert: Madhya Pradesh, Odisha and several states brace for heavy showers, thunderstorms and strong winds as monsoon systems remain active. Sri Ganganagar Heat: R... Read More


'To achieve the EV target, purchase and production of combustion-engine vehicles will have to stop'

India, Aug. 20 -- India has made strong progress on rail electrification and electric two-wheelers, but commercial EVs such as trucks and buses are still in the early stages, says IIT Madras professor... Read More


School protests across 10 states mirror gaps in basic facilities noted in government report

India, Aug. 20 -- In July and August 2026, at least 10 states and 25 districts have reported protests by school students on issues ranging from teacher shortages and poor classrooms to drinking water,... Read More


Are India's official agricultural estimates correct? New report raises worrying questions

India, Aug. 20 -- India's official claims of record foodgrain output face serious doubt after an NSO report found nearly one in four Crop Cutting Experiments violated scientific norms. With procedura... Read More


India on e-wheels: Electric two-wheelers leading e-mobility boom in Tamil Nadu, data shows

India, Aug. 20 -- Electric two-wheelers are transforming daily life in Tamil Nadu, as seen in Chennai where a schoolgirl studies comfortably on her mother's silent e-scooter despite the heat. Officia... Read More


EPR in Asia Pacific: Even with Asia's strictest recycling system, South Korea burns more plastic than it recycles

India, Aug. 20 -- South Korea threw away 7.8 million tonnes of household and commercial plastic in 2024. In 2022, the country generated 103.9 kilogrammes of plastic waste per person, the second-highes... Read More


Solar and storage can supply round-the-clock power at Rs 5.15 per unit, study finds

India, Aug. 20 -- Solar power paired with battery storage can deliver firm round-the-clock renewable electricity at an estimated Rs 5.15 per unit, according to a new IECC study. The estimate is below... Read More


A legacy unravels

India, Aug. 20 -- A century ago, there was a huge demand for shitol pati (cool mats) made of murta plants because they were one of the most effective ways to beat the heat during summers. Considering ... Read More