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Experts warn of ecological threat as SC narrows definition of Aravali hills

The Supreme Court’s acceptance of a new definition that counts only hills above 100 metres as part of the Aravalis has raised alarm among environmentalists. Experts fear that the move could strip protection from most of the ancient range, exposing regions, including Delhi-NCR, to harsher weather, drought and biodiversity loss

06 December, 2025 11:02 AM IST | Agencies

Aravali Hills, mountain ranges spans approximately 700 km in length. Pic/Getty Images

Study: Malaria and Dengue cases rising fast due to climate change

A global survey finds malaria and dengue are rapidly escalating threats, driven by climate change, poverty and antimicrobial resistance

05 December, 2025 08:50 AM IST | PTI

Aravali Hills, mountain ranges spans approximately 700 km in length. Pic/Getty Images

Weather update: Konkan, Goa, and Central Maharashtra record cooler conditions

02 December, 2025 07:16 PM IST| mid-day online correspondent

In Mumbai, Colaba registered a maximum temperature of 31.8 degrees Celsius, which is 1.4 degrees Celsius below normal. Representational Pic

Mumbai AQI: BMC issues notices to 482 sites, stops work at 284 buildings

01 December, 2025 08:50 PM IST| Eshanpriya MS

BMC issued `stop work` notices to 264 construction sites. Representational Pic/File/iStock

Study shows Africa’s forests may be emitting more carbon than they store

01 December, 2025 03:30 PM IST| PTI

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Hundreds dead, thousands displaced as Southeast Asia battles severe flooding

01 December, 2025 12:59 PM IST| AP

Hundreds of dead and missing are not yet known after heavy rains and flooding. File Pic

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Children in climate-vulnerable districts face higher risk of being underweight

28 November, 2025 11:19 AM IST| PTI

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Satirical stage act takes on Mumbai’s climate emergency this weekend

28 November, 2025 10:54 AM IST| Shriram Iyengar

(From left) Sahir Mehta, Jayesh Vavhal and Shivani Tanksale during the Bengaluru showcase. Pic Courtesy/Sumukh

Mumbai AQI: BMC issues ‘stop work’ notices to 53 construction sites

27 November, 2025 08:21 PM IST | Eshanpriya MS

Mumbai`s AQI has been recently raising health concerns across the city. Representational Pic/File

BMC reviews installation of pollution-monitoring units at construction sites

27 November, 2025 06:20 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent

The BMC warned that action would be taken against construction sites found violating pollution-monitoring norms. Representational Pic/File

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