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Are African countries aware of their own mineral wealth? Ghana, Rwanda offer two very different answers

New Delhi, Aug. 11 -- Summary African countries face challenges in understanding their mineral wealth due to historical exploitation and political dynamics. Ghana struggles with short-term priorities... Read More


Kurumpuri goat market, in Odisha's Nuapada district, plays a significant role in region's rain-fed agricultural and livestock economy

New Delhi, Aug. 11 -- Summary The Kurumpuri goat market in Nuapada district, Odisha, is a vital hub for livestock trade, attracting buyers from nearby districts and states. It plays a significant rol... Read More


Daily Heat Tracker: Kolkata records highest night-time temperature

New Delhi, Aug. 11 -- Note: Data for capital cities of 27 states (data not available for Goa) and 8 union territories. In certain states where data is not available for the capital city, data for one ... Read More


NASA plans to build a nuclear reactor on the Moon - a space lawyer explains why and what the law has to say

New Delhi, Aug. 11 -- Summary NASA's plan to build a nuclear reactor on the Moon by 2030 is part of a strategic infrastructure race, not an arms race, as countries vie for influence in space. While n... Read More


Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (August 8, 2025)

New Delhi, Aug. 11 -- Gangotri National Highway There is a need for expeditious action at the ground level to carry out protection work on the Gangotri National Highway in Uttarakhand's Uttarkashi dis... Read More


Kenya becomes 10th African nation to eliminate sleeping sickness

New Delhi, Aug. 11 -- Summary Kenya has eradicated human African trypanosomiasis, becoming the 10th African nation to eliminate sleeping sickness as a public health concern. This achievement marks Ke... Read More


Right Angle: Sustainable fashion is an oxymoron

New Delhi, Aug. 11 -- Summary Fashion's reach goes far beyond clothing, extending to everything from phones to perfume, fuelling constant consumption. Luxury labels use spectacle to hook middle-class... Read More


Dubai can revive its domestic food production for a sustainable future

New Delhi, Aug. 11 -- Summary Dubai's journey from a fertile land to a desert city highlights its adaptability amidst environmental challenges. With the UAE's National Food Security Strategy 2051, Du... Read More


Kerala's solar surge puts pressure on power bills, KSEB seeks urgent policy fix

New Delhi, Aug. 8 -- Summary Kerala's rapid rooftop solar expansion is boosting green energy but straining electricity users financially. The Kerala State Electricity Board warns that without urgent ... Read More


'We are protectors, not intruders': Indigenous protest builds over evictions in Nagarahole

New Delhi, Aug. 8 -- Summary Dozens of Jenu Kuruba families have returned to ancestral forest lands in Nagarahole, sparking clashes with Karnataka's forest department. The group, classified as a Part... Read More