Bengaluru Overtakes Mumbai as India’s Leopard Capital

By BPN News Desk June 6, 2025

Environment Wildlife

A year-long camera trap survey has revealed that Bengaluru now hosts the highest number of free-ranging leopards among all Indian metro cities, earning it the informal title of India’s new “Leopard Capital.” With 80–85 leopards recorded in and around the city, Bengaluru has overtaken Mumbai,

Environment

Kerala Hit by 6x Rainfall in a Week Amid Monsoon Onslaught

By BPN News Desk May 31, 2025

Kerala is reeling under intense monsoon activity, having received nearly six times the normal rainfall over the past week. Since the southwest monsoon made its early onset on May 24, the state recorded an average of 40 centimeters of rain by May 30—far exceeding the expected 7 centimeters for this period. Districts in North and […]

Environment

SC Orders States to Reclaim Reserved Forests from Private Use

By BPN News Desk May 19, 2025

In a significant step toward environmental justice, the Supreme Court of India has directed all states and Union Territories to reclaim reserved forest lands that were illegally allocated to private entities. Issued on May 15, 2025, the order gives authorities a one-year deadline to identify, recover, and restore such ecologically sensitive land to forest departments. […]

Environment Natural Calamities

New Jersey Wildfire Burns 8,500 Acres, Prompts Mass Evacuations

By BPN News Desk April 23, 2025

A fast-moving wildfire broke out on April 22, 2025, in Barnegat Township, Ocean County, New Jersey, scorching over 8,500 acres of land and forcing the evacuation of thousands. What began as a forest blaze in the Greenwood Forest Wildlife Management Area quickly turned into a major emergency as flames spread rapidly due to dry, windy […]

Environment Wildlife

India to Receive Eight Cheetahs from Botswana, First Batch of Four Arriving in May

By BPN News Desk April 19, 2025

India is set to receive a fresh batch of eight cheetahs from Botswana as part of its ongoing cheetah reintroduction initiative, with the first four expected to arrive in May. The project, which aims to restore the population of the world’s fastest land animal to Indian ecosystems, continues despite early challenges since its launch in […]

Environment Green Energy

India Achieves Record 30 GW Renewable Energy Addition in FY 2024-25

By BPN News Desk April 12, 2025

India’s renewable energy sector reached a significant milestone in the fiscal year 2024-25 by adding a record-breaking 29.52 GW of new capacity. With this, the total installed renewable energy capacity in the country has crossed 220.10 GW, reflecting an accelerated momentum toward its ‘Panchamrit’ pledge of achieving 500 GW of non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030. […]

Environment Green Energy

India Surpasses Germany to Become Third-Largest Producer of Wind and Solar Electricity

By BPN News Desk April 8, 2025

In a significant achievement, India has surpassed Germany to become the world’s third-largest generator of electricity from wind and solar sources. In 2024, India contributed 10% of its total electricity from wind and solar power, part of a global trend where renewable sources accounted for 15% of global electricity generation. India’s Renewable Energy Growth

Environment

Severe Heatwave Grips Rajasthan; Barmer Records 45.6°C in Early April

By BPN News Desk April 8, 2025

Rajasthan is enduring an intense heatwave, with Barmer district recording a scorching 45.6°C (114°F) in early April. This temperature surpasses the previous early April record of 45.2°C set in 1998, highlighting a significant rise in regional temperatures. Current Conditions and Forecast Weather for Barmer, India: Current Conditions: Hazy sunshine, 112°F (44°C)Daily

Climate Change Environment

Climate Change Could Slash Global Economy by 40%, Study Warns

By BPN News Desk April 3, 2025

Recent research reveals that the economic impact of climate change may be far greater than previously estimated. If global temperatures rise by 4°C, average global incomes could fall by as much as 40%. This alarming projection challenges earlier models that failed to fully account for the global interconnectedness of economic systems. Unlike past analyses that […]

Climate Change Environment

IMD Warns of Hotter Summer and More Heatwaves Across India

By BPN News Desk April 1, 2025

India is set to experience a significantly hotter summer this year, with a marked increase in the number of heatwave days, according to the latest seasonal forecast from the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The warning comes as temperatures are expected to remain above normal across most parts of the country during the April to June […]