India

Indian Navy inducts two advanced warships: Surat, Nilgiri

Surat (Yard 12707) delivered in 31 months is the Indian Navy’s first ship with Artificial Intelligence (AI) features to boost efficiency.

India’s green cover expands to 25.17%: ISFR 2023

NEW DELHI: India’s total forest and tree cover has increased to 25.17% in 2023, up from 24.62% as per the latest India State of Forest Report (ISFR) 2023. The report highlights a minimal increase in forest cover compared to tree cover, with trees grown under agroforestry being covered for the first time.   The ISFR […]

Delhi Air Pollution: Toxic Smog Chokes NCR, Today’s AQI in ‘Severe’ Category | Weather Updates

Delhi woke up to toxic air on Saturday, as the average Air Quality Index hit a concerning 434, firmly within the 'severe' category.

John Abraham’s plea highlights elephant abuse at Chitwan Festival

NEW DELHI: Renowned actor and film producer John Abraham has made an urgent appeal to Nepal’s Minister of Culture, Tourism, and Civil Aviation, Badri Prasad Pandey, to end the abuse of elephants at the Chitwan Elephant Festival. The festival, held annually in Chitwan National Park often through harsh training methods involves elephants being forced to […]

Massive forest fires in Bhaderwah valley prompt mask advisory

NEW DELHI: The Doda district administration has issued an urgent advisory urging residents to wear masks due to massive forest fires blanketing the Bhaderwah Valley with thick smoke. Prolonged dry weather conditions over the past month have triggered frequent forest fires which cause widespread panic and serious health concerns among residents.   Doda Additional Deputy […]