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Trailing tigers in Mahahrashtra's Tadoba National Park, and everything to know

Trailing tigers in Mahahrashtra's Tadoba National Park, and everything to know

The national park is home to about 90 tigers, with neighbouring areas which make up the Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve accounting for another 100 tigers. Just a decade ago there were only 30 in the area

Rare Little Stint bird arrive in Tamil Nadu's Thoothukudi amid habitat loss

Smaller than a tennis ball, these remarkable birds undertake long-distance migrations, traversing continents to find suitable seasonal habitats in coastal stretches, salt pans, and marshlands

09 March,2026 10:21 AM IST | Thoothukudi | ANI

Over 1 lakh mature trees chopped in Assam in 10 yrs; experts worried

The Assam government, on the other hand, said that all these trees were cut in "dire necessity" to develop the projects, while more than 3.5 crore saplings have been planted in the last two years alone to compensate the loss in green cover

09 March,2026 09:41 AM IST | Guwahati | PTI

Hotter 2026 summer could trigger demand surge for ACs, coolers and fans in India

With the IMD forecasts suggesting a high probability of El Nino re-emergence in 2026, the coming summer could mark a decisive cyclical upturn for cooling category, the report noted

05 March,2026 01:21 PM IST | New Delhi | ANI

UP: Tiger carcass found in South Kheri forest division; officials rule out foul

Divisional Forest Officer, South Kheri, Tapas Mihir said that no injury marks were detected on the body and all vital organs were found to be intact

04 March,2026 01:39 PM IST | Lakhimpur Kheri (Uttar Pradesh) | PTI

Lunar Eclipse 2026: Here are 5 things you need to know about the phenomenon

Lunar Eclipse 2026: Here are 5 things you need to know about the phenomenon set to occur today

03 March,2026 12:00 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

Lunar Eclipse 2026: Birla Planetarium former director reveals how it will appear

Duari said skywatchers in India will only be able to witness a partial phase as the Moon will be below the horizon during the full eclipse

03 March,2026 10:56 AM IST | Kolkata | ANI

Cheetahs brought from Botswana doing well, served first meal at MP national park

This is the third batch of big cats from Africa that was brought on Saturday on an Indian Air Force (IAF) aircraft as part of a four-year cheetah population revival plan in India

02 March,2026 01:21 PM IST | Sheopur (Madhya Pradhesh) | PTI

Varanasi sets new Guinness World Record for planting 2.5 lakh trees in one hour

The previous record was made on March 10 in 2018, by the Henan Provincial Committee of China and the Henan Shifanghe Greening Engineering Company, with 1.53 lakh trees planted in an hour

02 March,2026 10:02 AM IST | Varanasi | PTI

Rare and endangered forest owlet sighted MP's cheetah territory

The discovery of the forest owlet is important as the bird is considered one of the world's rarest raptors

27 February,2026 06:37 PM IST | Sheopur (Madhya Pradhesh) | PTI

Three Amur Falcons tagged in Manipur spending winter migration period in Africa

The falcons named Ahu, Alang and Apapang were tagged by the Manipur Forest department in collaboration with the Wildlife Institute of India and were released from the Chiuluan roosting site in Tamenglong district last year

27 February,2026 04:25 PM IST | Imphal | PTI

Eight cheetahs from Africa to arrive at MP's Kuno National Park on Saturday

The big cats will be released into enclosures readied at the park under the ongoing cheetah revival programme in India via intercontinental translocations

27 February,2026 12:11 PM IST | Sheopur (Madhya Pradhesh) | PTI
Three Amur Falcons tagged in Manipur spending winter migration period in Africa

Three Amur Falcons tagged in Manipur spending winter migration period in Africa

The falcons named Ahu, Alang and Apapang were tagged by the Manipur Forest department in collaboration with the Wildlife Institute of India and were released from the Chiuluan roosting site in Tamenglong district last year

27 February,2026 04:25 PM IST | Imphal | PTI
Eight cheetahs from Africa to arrive at MP's Kuno National Park on Saturday

Eight cheetahs from Africa to arrive at MP's Kuno National Park on Saturday

The big cats will be released into enclosures readied at the park under the ongoing cheetah revival programme in India via intercontinental translocations

27 February,2026 12:11 PM IST | Sheopur (Madhya Pradhesh) | PTI
Over 1 lakh migratory water birds of 107 species recorded in Assam’s Kaziranga

Over 1 lakh migratory water birds of 107 species recorded in Assam’s Kaziranga

The synchronised survey, conducted from January 4 to 11, 2026, covered 166 wetlands across 10 ranges under the Eastern Assam Wildlife Division, the Biswanath Wildlife Division, and the Nagaon Wildlife Division, recording a total of 105,540 individual water birds across 107 species

26 February,2026 12:34 PM IST | Guwahati | IANS
Delhi Zoo to get tiger, send white tigress to Patna to strengthen breeding

Delhi Zoo to get tiger, send white tigress to Patna to strengthen breeding

Delhi Zoo Director Sanjeet Kumar (IFS) said the zoo will receive four gharials, four grey wolves two males and two females - and two barn owls from Patna Zoo in March

25 February,2026 12:09 PM IST | New Delhi | PTI
Kanpur, Prayagraj at risk of severe damage if powerful quake strikes: IIT study

Kanpur, Prayagraj at risk of severe damage if powerful quake strikes: IIT study

The IIT-K research team analysed soil samples collected over nearly two decades from Gujarat, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Bihar.

25 February,2026 11:59 AM IST | Kanpur | PTI

PICS | Lunar Eclipse 2026: 'Blood Moon' lights up the night sky in India on Holi

Amid Holi celebrations, Indians witnessed the beautiful celestial phenomenon across the country as they saw many shades of the moon

04 March,2026 11:47 AM IST | Nascimento Pinto
Study shows how farmer organisations drive climate action in Himalayan region

Study shows how farmer organisations drive climate action in Himalayan region

The study shifts the focus of climate policy discussions away from mainly reactive and fragmented approaches, which are common in many developing regions, toward a more proactive approach to adaptation

22 February,2026 02:48 PM IST | New Delhi | PTI

Tiger moved to Mukundra Hills Tiger Reserve as part of rewilding plan

Tiger moved to Mukundra Hills Tiger Reserve as part of rewilding plan

The tiger, MT-7, was earlier rescued as a young cub from Ranthambore Tiger Reserve following the death of its mother. She and another cub were brought to Abheda Biological Park, where they were kept for nearly 22 months

22 February,2026 02:41 PM IST | Kota (Rajasthan) | PTI

Leopard dies after getting hit by unidentified vehicle in Maharashtra's Gondia

Leopard dies after getting hit by unidentified vehicle in Maharashtra's Gondia

The incident occurred around 1.30 am on the Nainpur-Duggipaar Road on NH 53, under the Sadak Arjuni forest range, the official stated

22 February,2026 02:34 PM IST | Gondia (Maharashtra) | PTI

South Asia climate health desk, research consortium to address extreme heat

South Asia climate health desk, research consortium to address extreme heat

The South Asia Climate-Health Desk, established as part of the WHO-WMO Climate and Health Joint Programme and implemented with the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM), India Meteorological Department (IMD), and other partners, will improve how climate and weather information is translated into action to protect people's health

22 February,2026 01:10 PM IST | New Delhi | PTI

Indian Rock Python rescued in Ratnagiri after getting entangled in a fishing net

    Indian 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.

    27 September,2024 02:33 PM IST
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