Trump 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Notably, Trump had withdrawn from the Paris Agreement immediately after his first inauguration in January 2017.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 | PTIUttar Pradhesh: Census at Jodhpur Jhal records 1,335 water birds of 62 species
The census identified 29 migratory and 33 resident bird species. Among these, nine species from the IUCN's endangered list were recorded, including the Sarus crane and black-necked stork among others
14 January,2025 12:09 PM IST | Mathura (Uttar Pradesh) | PTI2024 confirmed to be the warmest year on record globally: Report
In 2024, the global average temperature was 15.1 degrees Celsius, 0.12 degrees Celsius above 2023, the previous warmest year on record
10 January,2025 01:59 PM IST | Mumbai | IANSISRO experiment: Cowpea seeds sprout first leaves in space
The experiment involved growing cowpea (Vigna unguiculata) seeds within a controlled, closed environment equipped with active thermal management
06 January,2025 07:18 PM IST | Mumbai | PTI'A Christmas gift': Two red pandas brought to Darjeeling zoo from Netherlands
Both red pandas are two-and-a-half years old. They have been brought to add genetic diversity to the zoo, which has a climate typical to their earlier habitat
26 December,2024 02:47 PM IST | Darjeeling | PTIOdisha: Chandragiri reserve forest set to get elephant care centre
The proposed facility will be the third elephant rescue-cum-care centre in the state after Chandaka in Khurda district and Kapilash in Dhenkanal, forest department sources said
20 December,2024 04:40 PM IST | Behrampur (Odisha) | PTIMigratory birds flock to Jharkhand water bodies as temperature drops
Jharkhand has been witnessing a large influx of migratory birds this year due to early arrival of winter, according to bird watchers
15 December,2024 02:15 PM IST | Jharkhand | PTINot Madhav National Park but Ratapani forest notified as 8th tiger reserve in MP
The Madhya Pradesh government has notified Ratapani forest in Raisen district as a tiger reserve in the state, officials said on Tuesday
03 December,2024 02:39 PM IST | Madhya Pradesh | PTIMadhav National Park designated as the eighth tiger reserve in Madhya Pradesh
Kanha, Satpura, Bandhavgarh, Pench, Sanjay Dubri, Panna and Veerangana Durgavati are the existing tiger reserves in the state
02 December,2024 09:23 AM IST | Madhya Pradesh | PTIDiwali 2024: Can Delhi’s model of complete ban on firecrackers work for Mumbai?
PremiumAs Diwali 2024 approaches, the debate on whether firecrackers should be banned has again gained prominence. We speak to environmentalists, experts and residents to know the real impact of banning and regulating firecrackers and whether Delhi’s model should be implemented in other cities like Mumbai
30 November,2024 11:47 AM IST | Mumbai | Raaina JainTiger population in India rises to 3682; shows 6 per cent annual increase
India's tiger population has more than doubled since 2006, when it was 1,411. This growth has been supported by Project Tiger, a government initiative that funds conservation activities
25 November,2024 07:46 PM IST | Mumbai | IANSIndia remains among top 10 climate performers: Report
India ranked 10th on a list of over 60 countries assessed for efforts to fight climate change despite dropping two spots compared to last ago
20 November,2024 06:16 PM IST | Mumbai | 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.