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Six states sign Kishau water agreement, but experts question dam's risks and utility

India, Sept. 17 -- Six states - Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan, Delhi and Haryana - have signed an agreement on the long-pending Kishau Multipurpose Project in the Yamuna basi... Read More


3 African wild dogs travelled over 4,000km to find mates - why that's good news for the endangered species

India, Sept. 17 -- Our data shows that wild dogs move very differently depending on where they are. Inside protected areas, they move, hunt and rest at moderate speeds. But when they disperse out of p... Read More


Spekboom is nutritious, water-wise and edible - so why aren't more South Africans eating it?

India, Sept. 17 -- Spekboom, a hardy South African succulent, stabilises soil, stores water and sequesters carbon, yet is rarely eaten. Scientists tested its texture, acidity and vitamin C when cooke... Read More


Childhood cancer care forces more than 32,000 low-income families to travel to cities each year

India, Sept. 16 -- Cancer treatment for children in India is concentrated in large cities, forcing thousands of poorer families to live far from home, often in unsafe and unhygienic conditions. Nearly... Read More


Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (September 15, 2026)

India, Sept. 16 -- Illegal sand mining in Odisha's Budhabalanga river bed The grant of a mining lease or short-term permit for sand is governed by the Odisha Minor Mineral Concession Rules, 2016 (OMM... Read More


Just 15 fashion giants could help Bangladesh avoid 8.59 million tonnes of carbon emissions by 2040, finds analysis

India, Sept. 16 -- A Stand.earth Research Group analysis says 15 global fashion companies sourcing from Bangladesh could help avoid 8.59 million tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions by 2040. The compan... Read More


Nearly 60% of Maharashtrians concerned about climate change: Report

India, Sept. 16 -- More than half of Maharashtrians are concerned about climate change, but only 1.5 per cent spontaneously identify global warming as an environmental concern, highlighting a gap betw... Read More


'Mallatai Kurma' is a peanut gravy that is definitely not worth peanuts

India, Sept. 16 -- The rich, aromatic flavour of Mallatai Kurma (peanut gravy) speaks for itself. The key ingredient in this kurma is peanut, which is used as a wholesome substitute for coconut, givin... Read More


Meghalaya, 'Abode of the clouds', has India's highest rainfall deficit throughout Monsoon 2026

India, Sept. 16 -- Meghalaya, famed as one of the wettest places on Earth, is facing its highest-ever monsoon rainfall deficit in 2026, with a 59% shortfall and 10 of 11 districts classified as defici... Read More


Daily weather tracker: Heavy rain and thunderstorms likely in 12 states, while humid heat grips several regions

India, Sept. 16 -- Summary Heavy rainfall is expected across several states, with yellow alerts issued as thunderstorms and strong winds may affect many areas. Delhi-NCR may receive light to heavy r... Read More