3+ hour, 42+ min ago   (166+ words) Including foreign residents, Japan’s total population stands at 123.8 million. Interestingly, the number of foreign residents has reached its highest level since records began in 2013, partly offsetting the overall decline. Why Is Japan’s Population Shrinking? This comes as Japan is grappling…...

19+ hour, 54+ min ago   (621+ words) An erratic monsoon and below-normal rainfall in parts of Karnataka have once again raised concerns over Bengaluru’s drinking water security, reviving memories of the severe water crisis that gripped the city last year. However, the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage…...

2+ day, 6+ hour ago   (286+ words) News18 This World Nature Conservation Day, here are 10 easy and budget-friendly ways to make your home kinder to nature (Image: Pexels) Switch Off Lights and Appliances When Not in UseOne of the simplest ways to conserve energy is to turn off…...

4+ day, 2+ hour ago   (460+ words) A South African couple witnessed an unusual gathering of humpback whales, with nearly 300 of the giant mammals coming together in a rare “supergroup". However, the war in West Asia is giving rise to a rather counterintuitive bother for the whales....

5+ day, 10+ hour ago   (280+ words) In a move aimed at reconciling centuries-old religious traditions with pressing environmental safeguards, the Bombay High Court has asked the Maharashtra government to evaluate a proposal for the symbolic immersion of large Plaster of Paris (PoP) Ganesh idols. The suggestion…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (558+ words) The seizure of more than 600 suspected oxytocin injection bottles from a dairy in Maharashtra’s Ulhasnagar has once again put the spotlight on an old concern: what happens if you consume milk from animals injected with the hormone drug? The question…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (182+ words) News18 Paper Bag Day 2026, observed on July 12, promotes sustainable alternatives to plastic bags This gallery features 10 eco-friendly ideas to reduce plastic waste and encourage greener everyday habits Switching from plastic bags to paper bags is a simple step towards reducing plastic…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (374+ words) Washington briefly became the world’s most polluted major city after a massive Independence Day fireworks show organised as part of the Trump administration’s Freedom 250 celebrations, according to IQAir data. The fireworks display was held on July 4 to mark America’s Independence…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (310+ words) In a post on X, ABC News’ Selina Wang shared an image showing Washington’s AQI, which stood at 180. — Selina Wang (@selinawangtv) July 5, 2026 “Pollution this morning in DC after massive fireworks show last night. Washington Post reported National Parks Service prepared…...

4+ week, 5+ hour ago   (680+ words) The proposal raises several questions: Is it feasible? Will it actually reduce pollution? Can other states replicate it? And how do other countries tackle severe air pollution? ALSO READ | Bosses, Are You Listening? 5 Ways Work From Home Can Benefit Companies…...