Indonesia's Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki erupted, shooting volcanic ash 10 km (6.2 miles) into the sky, forcing authorities to raise the alert system to its highest level.
The volcano is located in East Nusa Tenggara province.
Indonesia, which has more than 120 active volcanoes, sits on the Pacific "Ring of Fire," an area of high seismic activity that is atop multiple tectonic plates.
Oct 15, 2025
DRDO Signs MoU to Develop 300 MW Solar Projects Across its Establishments
Defence Research & Development Organisation signed an MoU to collaborate on the development of 300 MW capacity of solar-based renewable energy projects across DRDO establishments in India.
The DRDO stated that a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed with the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI), which operates under the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy.
Oct 12, 2025
IUCN World Conservation Congress 2025 Opens in Abu Dhabi
The IUCN World Conservation Congress 2025, the world's largest gathering of conservation leaders, policymakers, and scientists, opened in Abu Dhabi under the theme 'Powering Transformative Conservation'. With just five years remaining to meet critical global biodiversity targets, more than 1,400 member organisations from over 160 countries are convening at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre from October 9 to 15 to chart new strategies for protecting nature and supporting communities.
The opening ceremony, focused on "Revitalising Global Governance for Nature and People," featured keynote addresses that underscored the urgency of integrated global action to combat biodiversity loss, climate change, and environmental degradation.
Oct 10, 2025
Nitin Gadkari Inaugurates India's First Electric Truck Battery Swapping Station
In a step toward promoting green transportation and reducing carbon emissions, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari inaugurated India's first commercial electric truck battery swapping and charging station in Sonipat, Haryana. The facility has been set up at the Delhi International Cargo Terminal Private Limited (DICT) in Panchi Gujran village. This milestone marks a major leap in India's efforts to decarbonise the logistics and transport sector.
During the inauguration, Nitin Gadkari highlighted India's progress in the electric vehicle (EV) ecosystem and the government's efforts to promote alternative fuels like ethanol, bio-bitumen, and biofuels.
Oct 09, 2025
India Launches First Red List at 2025 IUCN Congress
In a historic step for biodiversity conservation, India unveiled its first-ever Red List of Endangered Species at the IUCN World Conservation Congress 2025, being held in Abu Dhabi, UAE from October 9–15, 2025. The Red List, tailored for India's unique biodiversity, highlights species at risk and strengthens national conservation priorities. India's delegation to the Congress is led by Kirti Vardhan Singh, Union Minister of State for Environment, Forests, and Climate Change, and External Affairs.
The Red List of Threatened Species, originally maintained by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), is a critical tool for assessing the extinction risk of species. While global in scope, India's own national version will help track the status of its rich flora and fauna at a country-specific level.
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