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Tiger count doubles to 10 in Chhattisgarh's Achanakmar reserve, report says conditions ripe for more growth

India, July 30 -- The number of tigers is on the rise in Chhattisgarh's Achanakmar Tiger Reserve, with 10 resident big cats photographed in 2024 compared to five in 2017, a new report by World Wildlif... Read More


Tiger count doubles in Chhattisgarh's Achanakmar reserve, report says conditions ripe for more growth

India, July 30 -- The number of tigers is on the rise in Chhattisgarh's Achanakmar Tiger Reserve, with 10 resident big cats photographed in 2024 compared to five in 2017, a new report by World Wildlif... Read More


Withdraw notification to acquire Bitra island: Lakshadweep MP in Lok Sabha

India, July 30 -- Lakshadweep member of Parliament (MP) Muhammed Hamdulla Sayeed questioned the acquisition of Bitra island for defence and strategic use in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday, terming it as "... Read More


Govt collected rRs.r1 lakh crore in DMF funds since 2015: Mines minister tells Lok Sabha

India, July 30 -- The central government has collected Rs.1,09,423 crore from across the country under the District Mineral Foundations (DMFs) since 2015, of which Rs.91,514 crore, or 83%, have been a... Read More


'Huge potential for oil, gas in offshore Andaman-Nicobar'

New Delhi, July 30 -- India has significantly expanded its oil and gas exploration efforts, particularly offshore, with nearly 1 million square kilometers of previously restricted 'No-Go' areas opened... Read More


Environment ministry notifies rules for management of contaminated sites

India, July 28 -- The Union environment ministry has notified the Environment Protection (Management of Contaminated Sites) Rules, 2025 for remediation of contaminated sites by those responsible for c... Read More


Huge potential for oil, gas exploration in Andaman & Nicobar offshore areas: Govt

India, July 28 -- India has witnessed a spurt in oil and gas exploration, particularly in offshore areas, and among these, the opening up of nearly 1 million sq km of erstwhile 'No-Go' offshore areas ... Read More


India's climate action guided by national circumstances, MoEFCC tells Lok Sabha

India, July 28 -- India submitted its first Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs)- the climate action plans that countries submit under the Paris Agreement- in 2015 and updated it in August 2022,... Read More


Active monsoon in parts of India till July 30, these states to see heavy rain

India, July 27 -- Monsoon conditions are likely to be in active phase over central India, along the west coast and adjoining ghat areas during the next three days, the India Meteorological Department ... Read More


'India will forge own path in the global energy transition'

New Delhi, July 27 -- India will forge its own distinct pathway in the global energy transition, with the country emerging as a "clean energy powerhouse" despite different challenges facing developing... Read More