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India's Quest To Cut Fossil Fuel And Other Cleantech Trends For 2026

India, Dec. 16 -- A blend of bold policy moves and growing private-sector innovation drove Indian cleantech in 2025. However, the shift still faced several significant gaps. The nationwide rollout of... Read More


Torrential rains and flash floods kill 37 in Moroccan city of Safi

New Delhi, Dec. 16 -- Floods triggered by torrential rains have killed at least 37 people in the Moroccan coastal city of Safi, the Interior Ministry said Monday. Authorities said heavy rain and flas... Read More


Fog-related road accidents leave trail of deaths in Uttar Pradesh

India, Dec. 16 -- LUCKNOW Dense fog and poor visibility wreaked havoc across Uttar Pradesh, triggering a series of road accidents on Tuesday that left at least 26 people dead and dozens injured in eig... Read More


Yamuna E-way pile-up: Toll may rise as many bodies charred beyond recognition, says Agra commissioner

AGRA, Dec. 16 -- Confirming 13 deaths in the tragic multi-vehicle accident on the Yamuna Expressway in Uttar Pradesh's Mathura early on Tuesday in which several vehicles caught fire, commissioner, Agr... Read More


UNEA-7 talks end with 11 resolutions and lingering divisions

India, Dec. 16 -- UNEA-7 concluded in Nairobi with the adoption of 11 resolutions. Several draft proposals, including one on strengthening UNEP, were dropped. Civil society groups criticised the out... Read More


Fines imposed, illegal brick kilns shut in nationwide anti-pollution drive

, Dec. 16 -- The Department of Environment (DoE) has carried out a coordinated nationwide enforcement drive against air pollution, illegal brick kilns, the use of banned polythene and industrial units... Read More


Google showcases scaled impact of research in India to power nation's global AI leadership across healthcare, agriculture, and sustainability

New Delhi, Dec. 16 -- driven approach to supporting Digital Public Infrastructure and empowering the research, developer, and startup ecosystem to solve national challenges and meet large-scale social... Read More


UP highway pile-up & fire toll now 13, video shows scale of fog-triggered mishap

India, Dec. 16 -- At least 13 people have died in a huge fire on the Yamuna Expressway in Uttar Pradesh's Mathura district after seven buses and three cars collided near Milestone 127 in a pile-up cau... Read More


Indonesia mobilizes massive resources for Sumatra disaster response

Jakarta, Dec. 16 -- Indonesia has mobilized national resources on a massive scale to address the impact of disasters in three provinces on Sumatra, Cabinet Secretary Teddy Indra Wijaya said on Tuesday... Read More


Tragic video of UP highway pile-up that killed 4 surfaces, aftermath points to scale of fire amid dense fog

India, Dec. 16 -- A huge fire on the Yamuna Expressway in Uttar Pradesh's Mathura engulfed vehicles after at least seven buses and three cars collided near Milestone 127 in a pile-up caused by low vis... Read More