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"Mother of all deals" India-EU Free Trade Agreement locks in market access, but climate compliance looms large

India, Jan. 27 -- India and the European Union have finalised a long-awaited Free Trade Agreement after nearly two decades of negotiations The deal provides wide-ranging tariff reductions and expande... Read More


Lower GST on recyclables to boost green economy: CSE to finance minister ahead of Budget 2026

India, Jan. 27 -- The Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) has urged the Indian government to lower GST on recycled materials to boost the green economy. This move could enhance India's transitio... Read More


What Odisha's Gandhamardan Hills taught me about food and ancient wisdom

India, Jan. 27 -- Paikmal block in Odisha's Bargarh district lies on the fringes of the Gandhamardan hills, a landscape known not only for its rich biodiversity and medicinal plants, but also for the ... Read More


Bengaluru, Kolkata among world's slowest cities as India ranks high on congestion index

India, Jan. 27 -- Bengaluru commuters lost nearly a full working week to rush-hour traffic in 2025, as the city ranked second among the world's most congested cities - behind only Mexico City - accord... Read More


Kheechna: How 'choice' is costing tribal girls their childhood in Rajasthan

India, Jan. 26 -- Fifteen-year-old Rupali (name changed), a class topper from a remote Bhil village in Rajasthan's Kotra Block, dreamed of becoming a teacher. Last year, during the Kheechna fair, a lo... Read More


India's infrastructure spend tops 3% of GDP as climate risks strain insurance cover: Report

India, Jan. 26 -- India's infrastructure spending has crossed 3 per cent of gross domestic product, but floods, cyclones, landslides and extreme heat are increasingly damaging highways, ports, urban a... Read More


Republic Day 2026: How the Bactrian camel, featured in this year's parade, once helped connect China and India

India, Jan. 25 -- This year, crowds in the national capital will be treated to a visual treat as two majestic Bactrian camels (Camelus bactrianus) named 'Galwan' and 'Nubra', will walk down Kartavya P... Read More


Tobacco still beats nutrition in Indian household budgets; is it a 25-year policy failure?

India, Jan. 25 -- Despite economic growth and policy efforts, Indian households continue to spend more on tobacco than on essential nutrition, highlighting a persistent public health issue. The trend... Read More


Gobar Times: Beyond the bag

India, Jan. 25 -- After exams, my friends decided to throw a party. I asked them what they liked to eat the most.Junk food scene:- "I like pizza the most," said Nitya, "because it's cheesy and delicio... Read More


Gobar Times: Mangoes, ripe or roasted?

India, Jan. 25 -- This entry won the second prize in the Class 11-12 category of the Dialogue Dhamaka Contest. This comic contest invites young eco-enthusiasts to give Babbi her voice-capturing wit, w... Read More