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Construction, demolition ban in all of Delhi-NCR ahead of peak smog spell

India, Oct. 31 -- The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has restricted outdoor construction and demolition work that raises dust across the National Capital Region (NCR) from November 5 to ... Read More


Another cyclonic storm brewing over Bay of Bengal, likely to hit Andhra Pradesh by November 3

India, Oct. 31 -- Days after Andhra Pradesh was battered by Cyclone Arnab, high speed winds are expected to hit the coastal state by November 3 after the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on ... Read More


Construction ban in all of NCR for peak smog spell

New Delhi, Oct. 31 -- The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has restricted outdoor construction and demolition work that raises dust across the National Capital Region (NCR) from November 5... Read More


Construction, demolition ban in all of NCR for peak smog spell

New Delhi, Oct. 31 -- The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has restricted outdoor construction and demolition work that raises dust across the National Capital Region (NCR) from November 5... Read More


Nicobarese tribal leaders 'not necessary or proper parties' in Great Nicobar forest rights case: Centre tells Calcutta HC

India, Oct. 30 -- The Centre has opposed a plea by four Nicobarese tribal representatives to join a case challenging the recognition of forest rights on Great Nicobar Island, telling the Calcutta high... Read More


Progress made but more to do: UNDP India official on global biodiversity targets

India, Oct. 29 -- The United Nations (UN) biodiversity Conference of the Parties (COP)17 in Yerevan, Armenia is set to conclude on October 30 and the ongoing talks remain crucial for taking forward th... Read More


Progress made but more to do: Top UNDP India official on global biodiversity targets

India, Oct. 29 -- The United Nations (UN) biodiversity Conference of the Parties (COP)17 in Yerevan, Armenia is set to conclude on October 30 and the ongoing talks remain crucial for taking forward th... Read More


Centre orders probe into Cheetah's death

NEW DELHI, Oct. 29 -- The Centre has taken "serious note" of the death of a 19-month-old cheetah due to firearm pellet injuries outside Kuno National Park, and ordered an immediate on-ground investiga... Read More


HT interview: New rules on animal testing must take India forward, not backwards, says Maneka Gandhi

India, Oct. 26 -- The Centre's draft rules governing animal experimentation have triggered concerns among animal rights groups, which say the changes could weaken independent oversight and make it eas... Read More


In a first, UN's Loss and Damage Fund sets aside $21.6 million for Nepal for Bhote Koshi disaster

India, Oct. 23 -- For the first time since it was operationalised at COP 28, the United Nations' (UN) Loss and Damage Fund has provisionally approved $20 million plus $1.6 million in oversight fees fo... Read More