February 4, 2026

India’s Cities May Heat Up to 2°C More Than Rural Areas, Study Finds

A new study warns Indian cities may get up to 2°C hotter than nearby rural areas due to urban heat island effects, far beyond current climate model predictions.

February 4, 2026

US-Russia New START Treaty Set to Expire, Raising Global Nuclear Risk

The New START nuclear treaty between the US and Russia will expire this Thursday. Without it, no formal limits will guard the world's biggest nuclear powers. Moscow warns that this marks the start of a more dangerous global phase.

February 4, 2026

Connemara Library Transformed Into Vibrant STEM Science Park and Heritage Hub

Connemara Public Library in Egmore now features a STEM science park with fun exhibits like a gyroscope and human anatomy display. New sections for students and researchers enrich learning in the ₹4.58 crore restored art-deco building.

February 4, 2026

UK NHS Launches Pilot 'Close-Relative Marriage Nurse' Role in Bradford NICU

The UK NHS has introduced a nurse/midwife role in Bradford to help families with babies born to closely related parents. This two-year pilot focuses on genetic counseling and inherited health risks in the neonatal ICU.

February 3, 2026

GSI to Probe Land Subsidence in Central Godavari Delta Affecting Thousands of Acres

GSI Hyderabad begins investigating land subsidence in Central Godavari Delta tied to a stalled 350-km irrigation drain. Farmers lost crops on 10,000 acres due to seawater intrusion and sinking land, say officials.