Science
ODDMA Signs MoUs with UNDP, CivicDataLab to Strengthen Data‑Driven Disaster Management in Odisha
The Odisha State Disaster Management Authority (OSDMA) has signed memoranda of understanding with the United Nations Development Programme and CivicDataLab to develop data‑driven tools for disaster risk reduction in the state.
03 Sep 2026
IIT Mandi study flags nine Himalayan glacial lakes as critical amid rapid expansion
Research by IIT Mandi identifies at least nine Himalayan lakes that have become critical as they swell because of accelerating glacial melt.
03 Sep 2026
Cheetah Nirva Found After 12 Days Missing in Madhya Pradesh’s Kuno Sanctuary
The endangered cheetah named Nirva, missing for 12 days in Kuno Wildlife Sanctuary, was located after a malfunction in its tracking collar was identified.
03 Sep 2026
From Toy Aeroplane to Aerospace: Subrat Shandilya’s Journey Highlighted by Times of India
Times of India profiles Subrat Shandilya, who turned a childhood fascination with a toy aeroplane into a professional focus on aerospace.
03 Sep 2026
Subrat Shandilya: From Toy Aeroplane Curiosity to Professional Pursuit
The Times of India profiles Subrat Shandilya, who turned his childhood fascination with a toy aeroplane into a serious study of its mechanics.
03 Sep 2026
DRDO and University of Hyderabad Unveil Next-Generation Rocket Propellant Fuel
The Defence Research and Development Organisation and University of Hyderabad scientists have jointly created a next‑generation solid rocket propellant, aiming to boost India’s launch capabilities.
03 Sep 2026
UN Report Warns Global Temperatures to Surpass 1.5°C by 2030
A United Nations assessment says the world is on track to exceed the 1.5°C warming limit before the decade ends, but stresses that Paris Agreement goals remain achievable with swift action.
02 Sep 2026
Siberian migratory birds reach Perungulam wetlands in Thoothukudi ahead of schedule
A flock of Siberian migratory birds has been sighted early at the Perungulam wetlands in Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu, marking an advance in their usual arrival period.
02 Sep 2026
UNEP Report Says 1.5°C Global Warming Target Now Unavoidable
A new United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) assessment warns that breaching the 1.5°C warming limit is now inevitable.
02 Sep 2026
Himalayan Glacial Lakes Expanding, Raising Flood Risks
Recent studies show that glacial lakes across the Himalayas are increasing in size, heightening the threat of outburst floods for downstream communities.
02 Sep 2026
Scientists Warned of Glacier Collapse: 1,100 Killed in Nepal-China Floods
A glacier collapse in Nepal and China, preceded by visible signs, killed over 1,100 people. Experts say better monitoring could have saved lives.
02 Sep 2026
Shako Chho identified as Sikkim’s most vulnerable glacial lake
A recent assessment by Sikkim authorities has flagged Shako Chho lake as the state’s most vulnerable glacial lake, raising concerns over potential outburst floods.
02 Sep 2026