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As 'Bangladeshi language' controversy sparks outrage, here is how linguists have classified Bengali dialects

New Delhi, Aug. 5 -- The controversy over a police officer's letter to the Banga Bhawan in Delhi, calling Bengali a 'Bangladeshi language', has bowled into a full-fledged political fracas. "Translati... Read More


Global Plastic Profiles 2025: Article 13, on implementation and compliance, has sparked debate

New Delhi, Aug. 5 -- Summary Article 13 of the Global Plastics Treaty draft proposes a compliance mechanism, sparking debate among member states. While many support a transparent, inclusive committee... Read More


Global Plastic Profiles 2025: Article 16 outlines assessing how well the Treaty achieves its objectives over time

New Delhi, Aug. 5 -- Summary Article 16 of the Global Plastic Profiles 2025 treaty outlines a framework for periodic evaluations led by the Conference of the Parties. Countries like Malawi and Ghana ... Read More


Global Plastic Profiles 2025: Article 15 outlines how Parties will report their efforts to implement the Treaty

New Delhi, Aug. 5 -- Summary Article 15 of the plastics treaty emphasizes the importance of reporting requirements to ensure transparency and accountability. While many countries support the idea, th... Read More


Global Plastic Profile 2025: Article 14, on national plans, is contentious among countries

New Delhi, Aug. 5 -- Summary Article 14 of the draft plastics treaty emphasizes the creation of national plans to implement treaty objectives, but countries are divided on whether these should be mand... Read More


With two months of monsoon left, will Himachal create new records of natural disasters?

New Delhi, Aug. 5 -- Summary Himachal Pradesh faces severe monsoon challenges, with 184 lives lost and Rs 1,714 crore in damages due to heavy rains. The Supreme Court's warning highlights administrat... Read More


Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (August 4, 2025)

New Delhi, Aug. 5 -- Revenue cannot be earned at the cost of environment: Supreme Court A recent order passed by the Supreme Court lambasted the government of Himachal Pradesh and the Union government... Read More


Modern technological approaches help scientists track biodiversity like never before

New Delhi, Aug. 5 -- Summary Modern technological tools like eDNA analysis and global databases are revolutionising biodiversity conservation. They are enabling scientists to track species in inacces... Read More


Global Plastic Profiles 2025: Article 9 points to legacy polymer waste, but lacks ambition

New Delhi, Aug. 4 -- Summary Article 9 of the Global Plastic Profiles 2025 draft addresses legacy plastic pollution but lacks ambition, focusing on individual actions rather than transboundary coopera... Read More


Global Plastic Profiles 2025: Article 10 aims at just transition, but still falls short

New Delhi, Aug. 4 -- Summary Article 10 of the treaty introduces Just Transition, aiming for socially equitable environmental governance. However, its impact is limited by non-binding language and la... Read More