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As told to Parliament (July 21, 2026): Women constitute over half of India's agri workforce, Centre says

India, July 21 -- Women constituted 59.8 per cent of the total workforce engaged in agricultural activities during 2025 (January-December) across India, Ramnath Thakur, Minister of State for Agricultu... Read More


Climate change could double water bills in some urban cities by mid-century, finds study

India, July 13 -- Climate change could significantly worsen urban water affordability by increasing infrastructure costs and household water bills by mid-century, according to a new study published in... Read More


Human rights abuse allegations double at Africa's transition mineral mines

India, July 10 -- Human rights abuse allegations at African transition mineral mines surge 122 per cent in 2025. In countries like DRC and Zambia, weak safeguards for workers and communities, mountin... Read More


Rainfall, temperature, vegetation key drivers of malaria in sub-Saharan Africa: Study

India, July 8 -- Rainfall, temperature and vegetation greenness are key but nonlinear, delayed drivers of malaria across 20 Sub-Saharan African nations. The findings were published in a multi-country... Read More


Millions of insect species remain undiscovered despite global decline, says a new study

India, July 6 -- A new study reveals that the planet could hold 14.2 million to 20.3 million insect species, far above the long-accepted figure of about 6 million. The findings published in the journ... Read More


Nine countries responsible for 83% of global gas flaring in 2025, says World Bank report

India, July 3 -- Nine countries accounted for 83 per cent or more than four-fifths of global gas flaring in 2025 while producing only 46 per cent of the world's oil, according to a new report released... Read More


Developing countries face prolonged food, fuel price shock despite Hormuz reopening: UNCTAD

India, July 2 -- Despite signs of a gradual recovery in commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, developing countries are likely to continue facing the consequences of higher food and fuel co... Read More


Ebola outbreak threatens to push 985,000 into poverty in DRC

India, July 2 -- UNDP warns DRC's 17th Ebola outbreak could push 985,000 more people into poverty. It is projected to erase over $1 billion in GDP and 55,000 jobs. Africa-wide, losses may reach $3.6... Read More


Higher Body Mass Index (BMI) linked to 19 types of cancer, finds study

India, June 26 -- A large international study has strengthened the evidence that excess body weight can raise the risk of several types of cancer. Researchers reviewed decades of peer-reviewed literat... Read More


Mangrove forests showing remarkable recovery worldwide, study finds

India, June 25 -- Global mangrove forests, long considered among the world's most threatened ecosystems, are showing an unexpected and encouraging recovery, according to a new study led by researchers... Read More