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Combat desertification COP17: Indigenous Peoples' representatives seek meaningful participation

India, Aug. 21 -- Three days into the 17th Conference of the Parties (COP17) to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD), a fight over who gets a seat at the table is still shad... Read More


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


Tomb Raider I-III Remastered update brings 60 fps classic graphics and brighter exploration

India, Aug. 21 -- Tomb Raider I-III Remastered has picked up a new update that makes Lara Croft's early adventures a little easier on the eyes and smoother to play. The headline change is 60 fps suppo... Read More


Xbox Series X25 Price Leaks Reveal an Expensive Console-Price Higher than PS5 Pro?

India, Aug. 21 -- Xbox had revealed its Xbox Series X25 console in its June Xbox Game Showcase, and more details are expected on the console in the Gamescom 2026. But a known leaker, 'Billbil-kun' of ... Read More


PM Modi To Address Global Fintech Fest 2026 As Agentic AI, Tokenisation Take Centre Stage

New Delhi, Aug. 21 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to address the Global Fintech Fest (GFF) 2026 in Mumbai, with the conference bringing together policymakers, regulators, financial institution... Read More


Kore.ai Named Leader Across Five Enterprise AI Evaluations by Gartner, Forrester, Everest Group

New Delhi, Aug. 21 -- Enterprise AI platform provider Kore.ai has been named a Leader across five recent evaluations by Gartner, Forrester and Everest Group, covering agentic AI, conversational AI, cu... Read More