India's green cover absorbed more carbon than it emitted annually: Study
Green vegetation absorbs carbon dioxide (CO2) from the atmosphere through photosynthesis and releases it back into the air through respiration
16 February,2025 11:09 AM IST | Mumbai | PTIAvian influenza: No chicken, eggs to carnivores in Hyderabad zoo as precaution
The zoo authorities used to feed 35 kgs of chicken and about 140 eggs to carnivores, including tigers, lions, panther and jaguars, zoo sources said on Friday
14 February,2025 06:39 PM IST | Hyderabad | PTIMaha Kumbh: 300 sanitation workers clean the Ganga; set Guinness World Record
The ongoing Maha Kumbh 2025 has witnessed a record-breaking turnout, with an estimated 46 to 47 crore devotees participating in the sacred event so far
14 February,2025 01:58 PM IST | Prayagraj | IANSScientists produce first kangaroo embryos through IVF
In-vitro fertilisation (IVF) is being explored around the world for conserving endangered species
07 February,2025 02:56 PM IST | Mumbai | PTIJanuary 2025 breaks heat records; leaves scientists surprised
Scientists had expected cooler La Nina conditions to finally start quelling a long running heat streak
07 February,2025 09:50 AM IST | Mumbai | AFPHere's how microbes help detoxify the atmosphere, according to a study
Microbes consume carbon monoxide (CO) present in the atmosphere by using a special enzyme, called the CO dehydrogenase
30 January,2025 02:19 PM IST | Mumbai | IANSOcean surface warming four times faster in last four decades: Study
The study noted that about 44 per cent of the record warmth was attributable to the oceans absorbing heat at an accelerating rate
28 January,2025 04:07 PM IST | Mumbai | IANSWEF 2025: 25 countries join the fight against plastic pollution, climate change
About 6 million tonnes of plastic waste enters oceans each year and over twice that amount pollutes land, mismanaged plastic waste is severely disrupting ecosystems
25 January,2025 11:47 AM IST | Davos | IANSThree in every four animal bites in India due to dogs: Study
Over 78,800 households involving 3,37,808 individuals were interviewed about animal bites in the family, anti-rabies vaccination and deaths due to animal bite
25 January,2025 11:21 AM IST | Mumbai | PTIConservation efforts undertaken for river Ganga displayed at Mahakumbh 2025
The Namami Gange Pavilion is spreading awareness about the cleanliness and conservation efforts undertaken by the government for river Ganga
24 January,2025 12:51 PM IST | Prayagraj | mid-day online correspondentArmy veterans to cycle over 1,000 km to Maha Kumbh for plastic-free Ganga
Under the Atulya Ganga Abhiyan, the Army veterans will cover 1,150 km in 11 days by bicycle via Devprayag, Rishikesh, Narora and Kanpur
22 January,2025 10:35 AM IST | UttarkashiTrump signs executive order to withdraw from Paris Climate Change Agreement
Notably, Trump had withdrawn from the Paris Agreement immediately after his first inauguration in January 2017. Joe Biden reversed that decision later
21 January,2025 10:28 AM IST | Washington | PTIDelhi Zoo: After white tiger cub and one-horned rhinoceros, African baboon dies
The Delhi Zoo, established in 1959, is considered a 'model' zoo for the country, housing over 96 species of animals and birds
17 January,2025 10:22 AM IST | New Delhi | PTIIndian Rock Python rescued in Ratnagiri after getting entangled in a fishing net
An Indian Rock Python was rescued after getting entangled in a fishing net near Velas Danda Wadi, Ratnagiri. Thanks to the swift efforts of wildlife enthusiasts Mohan Upadhye, Devendra Bhagat, Vighnesh Wani, and Bhushan Patil, it was safely released back into the wild.