Ban use of glyphosate across Himachal Pradesh, organisations demand of Sukhwinder Sukhu

India, Aug. 21 -- Forty-four social and environmental groups, retired forest officials and scientists have urged Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhwinder Sukhu to immediately ban glyphosate-based he... Read More

Coordinated efforts needed for effective and permanent solution to sal borer: Experts

India, Aug. 21 -- A high-level workshop at Indira Gandhi National Tribal University in Amarkantak on August 17, 2026, brought forest officials, scientists, public representatives and local communities... Read More

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

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