The Impending Food Crisis In India
India has been a worshiper of nature consisting of five elements – Prithvi (Earth), Aap (water), Tej (Light), Vayu (Wind) & Aakash (Space). There was a balance of nature in ancient times,
Saalumarada Thimmakka – 111 Year Old Mother To Hundreds Of Trees
Saalumarada Thimmakka from Karnataka has found happiness in planting trees. She has planted more than 350 banyan trees on both the sides of a highway near Bengaluru. She has also planted nearly 8000 other trees. She did not go to
Oxygen Park to replace the 35 year old Pirana Landfill In Ahmedabad
The Pirana Landfill of Ahmedabad continues to be a menace to the environment, while spreading over an area of 84 hectares, it parades three
The World’s Most Expensive Satellite Set to Launch in India
The payload of the world’s most expensive Earth-Imaging satellite, NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR), landed in India after a US Air Force’s C-17 aircraft
Gurugram’s 116mm Rainfall Creates 7km Gridlock: Officials Deploy Pumps as 200 Distress Calls Flood Police Lines
Heavy rainfall turned Gurugram’s roads into rivers and highways into parking lots yesterday, leaving thousands stranded in what residents called “the worst traffic jam in recent memory.” Commuters reported being stuck for
Karmactive Staff
Ola Electric Shares Surge 31% in August After PLI Win: ‘Critical Step Towards Profitability,’ Says Company
Ola Electric stock increased by 31% in August 2025, marking the largest monthly gain since its listing. The price moved from July lows, gaining approximately 54% after the company received Production Linked
Sunita Somvanshi
Human Activities Alter Cloud Formation: IIT Madras Study Shows 80-250% CCN Increase After Lockdown
A study from the Indian Institute of Technology Madras measured how human activities affect cloud-forming particles along India’s coast. Published in ACS ES&T Air (August 2025), the research tracked cloud condensation nuclei
Rahul Somvanshi
From Balewadi IT Hub to City Center: Pune’s 23.3 km Metro Line 3 Breaks New Ground with 1,000-Passenger Capacity Trains
On August 27, 2025, Pune Metro Line 3 completed its first trial run beyond Hinjewadi, traveling from Maan Depot to Balewadi Stadium. This marks the first time a metro train ventured outside
Govind Tekale
IMD Flags Red in Karnataka & Telangana While Rain Soars 1,272 % in Punjab—Monsoon Mayhem Continue
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued urgent rainfall alerts for several states, with some regions facing potentially extreme downpours over the coming days. Here’s what you need to know to stay
World Bank: ‘$2.4T Urban Climate Shield for 951M Indians’ as Cities Face $30B Annual Flood Risk
As Indian cities swelter under record-breaking heat and flood waters rise, a new World Bank report reveals both the urgency and opportunity of making urban areas more resilient. With 70% of new
Delhi Metro Fare Hike 2025: Commuters Pay ₹1-₹5 More Across 390km Network After 8-Year Gap
Your Delhi Metro ride costs more starting today. The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has implemented its first fare hike since 2017, with ticket prices increasing by ₹1 to ₹4 on regular
Zero Toll for EVs on Atal Setu: Maharashtra’s Strategic Move to Slash Commuter Costs
Electric vehicle owners in Mumbai have a reason to smile. Starting August 22, 2025, EVs can zip across Atal Setu without paying tolls, following a new policy from Maharashtra’s Urban Development Department.
Karmactive Team
Electric Scooter Makes History: Ampere Nexus Conquers 12,972 ft Shipki La Pass During Independence Day
An Ampere Nexus electric scooter reached Shipki La Pass at an altitude of approximately 12,972 feet (3,930 meters) in mid-August 2025, becoming the first electric two-wheeler to reach this remote Himalayan location
Kerala’s Brain-Eating Amoeba Claims 9-Year-Old: 97% Fatal Infection Linked to Well Water
Health officials in Kerala have issued alerts about Naegleria fowleri cases in the Kozhikode area, with confirmed links to water sources including well water currently under investigation. The amoeba thrives in warm
Tejal Somvanshi