‘Climate change won’t end humanity’: Bill Gates makes U-turn, says disease and hunger deserve more urgent funding Gates noted that direct deaths from natural disasters have fallen by 90% over the past century but indirect deaths have… October 29, 2025 17:11 IST
Hurricane Melissa intensifies into category 5 as it closes in on Jamaica: What to expect, major updates Hurricane Melissa intensifies into a rare Category 5 storm, threatening Jamaica and the northern Caribbean with catastrophic winds, flooding, and… Updated: October 27, 2025 16:42 IST
A potential turning point for climate action By emphasising evidence-based progress, COP30 has the potential to mark a shift from aspirational commitments to actionable outcomes. October 16, 2025 23:26 IST
FE Exclusive | ‘Climate economy & real economy can’t be separate’: André Corrêa do Lago, COP30 president In an exclusive interview, COP30 President André Corrêa do Lago discusses the pivotal climate conference to be held in Belém,… September 18, 2025 17:53 IST
EXPLAINER | Why is it pouring in India this monsoon? India’s monsoon is intensifying, with Delhi and North India witnessing extreme rainfall, floods, and cloudbursts. We explain the science behind… September 14, 2025 22:52 IST
Monsoon fury Severe flooding and landslide episodes in North India should be a wake-up call. September 8, 2025 03:00 IST
Beyond the game: Sustainability gets a design lift in stadia With climate change reshaping sports infrastructure, stadiums worldwide are adopting sustainable designs, cooling tech, and covered roofs. From FIFA’s 2026… August 9, 2025 20:03 IST
How can we make our hills safe again? A recent flash flood disaster in Uttarakhand’s Dharali village, initially blamed on a cloudburst but exacerbated by human activity, underscores… August 7, 2025 19:42 IST
3.5 magnitude earthquake jolts Fontana. Here is why earthquakes occur so frequently in California A 3.5-magnitude earthquake struck near Fontana, California, on August 5, 2025. Here’s what caused it, how common earthquakes are in… August 6, 2025 15:50 IST
‘Gurugram is a shame’: Suhel Seth tears into city’s poor infra, later says state govt has taken notice Seth wrote on X that he has received two calls from authorities and changes can be seen soon. He wrote,… July 26, 2025 20:24 IST
Legal anchor in climate opinion By turning due diligence into a concrete, evolving, and enforceable standard, the ICJ has given states, courts, and communities a… July 24, 2025 22:13 IST
How India can build climate-aligned cities A new World Bank report, ‘Towards Resilient and Prosperous Cities in India,’ warns that Indian cities are unprepared for future… July 24, 2025 21:28 IST
‘Indian cities to create 70% jobs by 2030, but face $5 billion loss…’: World Bank report sounds climate change alarm Indian cities are becoming increasingly vulnerable to floods, heatwaves, and other climate-related risks with more than $2.4 trillion required in… July 23, 2025 06:01 IST
‘It doesn’t look like we are going to make it’: Hero dad leaves emotional goodbye voicemails to kids before losing life in Texas floods In a voicemail to Rachel, the sound of rushing water is audible, with Tanya screaming in the background, “We’re dying,… July 9, 2025 18:07 IST
Haunting photo captures Camp Mystic girls days before deadly Texas floods swept them away A rare and violent rainstorm struck the region overnight, dropping an entire month’s worth of rain in under two hours.… July 8, 2025 21:06 IST
10 Photos In Photos | Torrential rains trigger Texas flash flood: Rescue ops underway; 27 dead, campers missing Authorities have yet to determine the exact number of those still missing. July 5, 2025 23:12 IST
This is daylight robbery: Delhi slams End-of-Life scrappage policy Netizens are fuming over Delhi’s diesel vehicle ban, calling it unfair as owners pay 15 years of road tax for… July 2, 2025 13:59 IST
Agri yield could drop 25% due to climate change: Study A new report by the Federation of All India Farmer Associations (FAIFA) warns that India’s agriculture sector faces up to… Updated: June 5, 2025 23:07 IST
8th Pay Commission arrears: Central govt employees may receive over 24 months’ back pay; key tax rules explained
8th Pay Commission memorandum deadline ends today: Nearly 3-fold hike in minimum salary, pension parity among top demands