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Australia fines Telegram for delay in answering child abuse, terror questions

Australia's online safety regulator fined Telegram about A$1 million ($640,000) for its delay in answering questions about measures the app took to prevent the spread of illegal media

The Hindu 24 Feb 2025 8:43 am

Bybit says $1.5 billion worth of crypto stolen in Ether wallet hack

Cryptocurrency exchange Bybit said on Friday an attacker gained control of an Ether wallet and transferred around $1.5 billion worth of holdings

The Hindu 24 Feb 2025 8:33 am

Homemakers to changemakers: Women entrepreneurs help empower rural Bihar against climate challenges

In rural Bihar, a group of women have become agri-entrepreneurs, helping their communities tackle climate change. They advise on irrigation, provide climate-resilient seeds, and promote sustainable farming. Supported by JEEVIKA, these women are transforming lives and securing farmers' livelihoods.

The Economic Times 23 Feb 2025 6:30 pm

Conserving wetlands for the future

Providing habitats for a wide range of species, functioning as natural water filters, and assisting in alleviating the impacts of climate changethese are just some of the reasons for us to be conserving wetlands!

The Hindu 22 Feb 2025 4:19 pm

Government to auction more critical mineral mines by 2031

Union Minister seeks increased private sector participation in mineral exploration and extraction

The Hindu 21 Feb 2025 9:03 pm

Climate change is shrinking glaciers faster than ever, with 7 trillion tons lost since 2000

Climate change is accelerating the melting of the world's mountain glaciers, causing ice loss to double since the early 2000s. A study revealed glaciers are losing up to 604 billion tons annually. Glaciers in Alaska are melting the fastest, and Central Europe has lost the most in percentage. This rapid loss contributes significantly to sea-level rise.

The Economic Times 21 Feb 2025 7:22 am

Bounty for every mosquito - dead or alive: Philippine village's unique solution to battle dengue

A village in the Philippines' capital region initiated a unique mosquito bounty plan amid a dengue outbreak. Residents are rewarded with cash for capturing mosquitoes, dead or alive. With an alarming rise in dengue cases, the initiative aims to combat the spread of the disease and incentivize proactive community involvement in mosquito control.

The Times of India 20 Feb 2025 11:26 pm

Apple iPhone 16e vs OnePlus 13, iQOO 13, Realme GT 7 Pro compared

While the Android flagship phones ship with Qualcomms Snapdragon 8 Elite, the Apple iPhone 16e brings the A18 processor

The Hindu 20 Feb 2025 12:45 pm

Watch: Warmest January on record, deadline for updated NDCs

The heat is relentless, and until we take drastic steps to counter it, not much is going to change

The Hindu 20 Feb 2025 12:33 pm

Only the second animal to find its way by polarised moonlight found

The polarisation patterns in moonlight are a million-times dimmer than in sunlight. So while many animals are known to use the latter, very few use the former

The Hindu 20 Feb 2025 5:30 am

Everest snow cover has retreated by 490 feet in 1.5 months, says study

Within two months, the snowline around Mt Everest rose by 490 feet due to sublimation. Warmer and drier conditions are elevating the winter snow line, making lower-elevation snow sparse. This trend affects water security and increases wildfire risks. January snow lines now frequently exceed traditional levels, pointing to a significant long-term shift in Himalayan snowfall patterns.

The Economic Times 20 Feb 2025 12:04 am

India to submit updated greenhouse gas inventory to U.N. soon

This is the first such report from India subject to independent expert review; part of commitments under Paris Agreement; will include data till 2022, likely to reflect post-COVID emissions rise, official says

The Hindu 18 Feb 2025 9:13 pm

Coimbatores friendly elephant Chinna Thambi returns to home ground as a kumki

This marks the elephants first activity in its home territory, drawing visitors who are excited to see their old friend once again

The Hindu 18 Feb 2025 4:02 pm

Japan sets new 2035 emissions cut goal

Japan Tuesday pledged to slash greenhouse gas emissions by 60 percent in the next decade from 2013 levels but climate campaigners said the target fell short of what was needed under the Paris Agreement to limit global warming. On Tuesday Tokyo's environment ministry said the country would slash emissions 60 percent by the 2035 fiscal year.

The Economic Times 18 Feb 2025 11:44 am

What is the Aravali safari park project? | Explained

Across how many villages is the proposed project going to be spread across? Why have several retired Indian Forest Service officers written a letter to the Prime Minister urging him to scrap the project?

The Hindu 18 Feb 2025 8:30 am

Deadly cold snap grips US as Polar Vortex sends temperatures plummeting

A severe cold wave across the central and northern US has brought life-threatening temperatures, snowstorms, and deadly floods, resulting in at least 13 deaths. The National Weather Service issued extreme cold warnings, and severe weather conditions have also led to flooding and hazardous travel, prompting federal disaster assistance requests.

The Times of India 18 Feb 2025 7:30 am

Lighten the pollution burden of thermal power States

Thermal power producing States need to be well compensated for bearing the burden of pollution while supplying electricity to power consuming States

The Hindu 18 Feb 2025 12:16 am

Taiwan bounty hunters kill invading iguanas as numbers soar

Armed with a slingshot, Taiwanese bounty hunter Wu Cheng-hua bends sideways and aims his lethal weapon up at a green iguana, one of tens of thousands in the crosshairs of a government cull. Hunters are required to euthanise the iguanas and keep them in a freezer until they can be incinerated by the government.

The Economic Times 17 Feb 2025 9:44 am

AI-fit cameras in Similipal Tiger Reserve send poaching plummeting

Odishas Similipal Tiger Reserve has 100-150 AI-enabled cameras that send real-time alerts of poachers and animal movement inside the forest

The Hindu 17 Feb 2025 5:30 am

What is carbon capture?

A new study has reported that deploying carbon capture technologies will be more expensive than switching to renewable energy

The Hindu 16 Feb 2025 9:33 am

Almost all nations miss UN deadline for new climate targets

Nearly all nations missed the UN deadline to submit new targets for carbon emissions reduction, including major economies like China, India, and the EU. Only 10 countries met the February 10 deadline, with most G20 economies absent. Submissions are crucial to assessing climate plans before the COP30 summit.

The Times of India 10 Feb 2025 1:59 pm