Supreme Court Restores Convictions in Dr Subbiah Murder Case
The Supreme Court has restored the convictions of nine individuals in the sensational 2013 murder case of Chennai-based neurologist Dr. S. Subbiah, overturning the Madras High Court’s earlier acquittal order.…
New GCC Commissioner Announces Safety and Flood-Control Priorities
Chennai: Dr. G. S. Sameeran has officially taken charge as the new commissioner of the Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC), with a strong focus on improving pedestrian safety, strengthening flood mitigation…
Study Finds Africa’s Forests Have Shifted from Carbon Sink to Carbon Source
Scientists have warned that many African forests are no longer absorbing more carbon dioxide than they release, with new research showing that large areas have shifted from being carbon sinks…
Scientists Discover Algae That Can Remove Microplastics from Water
Scientists have developed a promising algae-based method that can remove microplastics from water, offering a potential breakthrough in the fight against growing global water pollution. Researchers say the new technique…
India to Host Major Tiger Conservation Programmes Ahead of Global Big Cat Summit
India is set to organize major tiger conservation programmes across the country ahead of the 2026 International Big Cat Alliance Summit, with the Environment Ministry announcing a series of initiatives…
Scientists Say World Likely to Exceed Paris Climate Warming Limit Despite Renewable Energy Growth
Scientists have warned that the world is still likely to exceed the Paris Agreement’s critical warming target of 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels despite rapid growth in renewable energy and improvements…
Brazil’s Atlantic Forest Records Lowest Deforestation Level in Four Decades
Brazil’s Atlantic Forest has recorded its lowest deforestation level in nearly 40 years, marking a significant milestone for conservation efforts in one of the world’s most threatened biodiversity hotspots. Environmental…
Bengaluru Hit by Heavy Rainfall, IMD Issues Yellow Alert
Bengaluru witnessed intense rainfall and thunderstorms this week, causing severe waterlogging, traffic congestion, and disruptions across multiple parts of the city. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow…
Bengaluru’s ORR Tech Corridor Set for Major Redevelopment Project
Bengaluru’s busy Outer Ring Road (ORR) tech corridor is preparing for one of its largest road redevelopment projects in recent years. Authorities have approved a ₹378-crore concretisation project covering the…
Bengaluru’s Blue Line Metro Could Run Entirely on Solar Power
A new study by the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) has suggested that Bengaluru’s upcoming Blue Line Metro could potentially operate entirely using solar energy. The proposal has attracted significant…