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India Sees 0.9°C Temperature Rise in Last Decade: New Climate Study

India Records 0.9°C Temperature Rise Over the Past Decade

A major climate assessment by multiple Indian research institutions has found that India’s average temperature rose by approximately 0.9°C between 2015 and 2024, marking one of the sharpest decadal increases recorded to date. The findings reveal a worrying escalation in heat-related extremes, monsoon variability and coastal vulnerabilities, intensifying the call for urgent climate adaptation measures.

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Australia Expands Under-16 Social Media Ban to Include Twitch

Australia Adds Twitch to Nationwide Under-16 Social Media Ban

Australia has broadened its upcoming nationwide restriction on social media access for users aged 16 and under by officially adding Twitch to the list of prohibited platforms. The move comes just weeks before the law takes effect on 10 December, positioning Australia as the first country to enforce such comprehensive age-based digital limits.

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Arunachal Pradesh’s Traditional Dao Receives GI Tag

Arunachal Dao Awarded Geographical Indication Tag

The traditional Arunachal Pradesh dao, a hand-crafted blade central to the cultural and functional life of the state’s tribal communities, has officially been granted the Geographical Indication (GI) tag. The recognition marks a major milestone for indigenous craftsmanship and strengthens efforts to safeguard local artisanal traditions.

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Shardul Thakur Named Mumbai Captain for Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2025

Shardul Thakur to Lead Mumbai in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy

Mumbai have appointed Shardul Thakur as captain for the upcoming Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT) beginning on 26 November in Lucknow. The defending champions have assembled a formidable squad featuring a mix of India internationals and rising domestic talent as they aim to retain their T20 crown.

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Tejas Fighter Jet Crashes During Dubai Air Show Aerobatic Display

Tejas Aircraft Crashes at Dubai Air Show

A tragic incident unfolded at the Dubai Air Show when an Indian Air Force Tejas Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) crashed during a high-precision aerobatic performance. The accident, which occurred in front of thousands of spectators, resulted in the death of the IAF pilot and marked only the second crash in the aircraft’s long two-decade service and testing history. The mishap has renewed scrutiny of air-show procedures, pilot safety and the Tejas platform’s operational record.

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