Ground Report Desk

Madhya Pradesh is facing extreme heat, with multiple districts under a heatwave alert. Temperatures have crossed 44°C in many areas, forcing people indoors. The Meteorological Department warns the heat will continue for the next five to six days.

New research reveals GM crops like Bt cotton and HT soybeans have raised pesticide use worldwide. The study links this to the Jevons paradox, showing how promises of efficiency have locked farmers into high-input, chemical-heavy systems.

FDA cracks down on fake mangoes in India. Traders use chemicals for artificial ripening. Here's how you can spot real, safe mangoes and protect your health.

Eastern Madhya Pradesh faces extreme heat with Sidhi at 44.6°C. A heat wave alert is in place for 9 districts. Major cities including Bhopal, Indore, and Gwalior are heating up. Temperatures may rise further in the coming days.

Pope Francis's death marks the end of a papacy that redefined the role of the Pope in the modern world. His leadership was marked by a strong focus on climate change, social justice, and care for the poor.

The Hindu Kush Himalaya has seen record snow decline for the third straight year. This drop in snow cover threatens water supplies, hydropower, and agriculture across South Asia, affecting nearly two billion people who rely on rivers from the region.

Rajasthan's Captive Animal Sponsorship Scheme offers wildlife lovers a chance to adopt lions, tigers, elephants. Sponsors cover costs for food and care, gaining perks like free zoo visits and recognition. Adoption periods range from 1 month to 5 years.

A rare snowstorm struck Kargil in mid-April, destroying apricot orchards and disrupting life. Experts blame an intense western disturbance and shifting climate patterns. Farmers face major losses as relief efforts begin across affected villages.

Madhya Pradesh faces rising temperatures across regions, with Sidhi hitting 44.2°C. Light rain in some areas offers relief. Maihar reports best air quality, while Gwalior's AQI hits 161. Major cities like Bhopal and Gwalior stay above 40°C.

Trump's administration redesigned COVID websites, redirecting users to promote the lab leak theory as COVID's origin. The new sites criticize Biden, Fauci, and early pandemic policies. It questions scientific studies, and dismisses natural origin theorie.