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India's battery PLI scheme hit just 2.8% of target in 4 years

India, Jan. 22 -- India's battery manufacturing initiative under the ACC PLI scheme has achieved only 2.8% of its target. Despite initial investment promises, actual progress is slow, with only Ola E... Read More


Water bankruptcy: UN report signals a post-crisis era for global agriculture

India, Jan. 22 -- Globally, agriculture's reliance on water has surpassed sustainable limits. This has led to degraded ecosystems, reduced agricultural yields and increased food insecurity. The soci... Read More


Zambia, Zimbabwe ignore climate change risks, proceed with hydro project on drying Zambezi River

India, Jan. 22 -- Zambia and Zimbabwe are moving forward with the Batoka Gorge Hydro Electric Scheme on River Zambezi despite concerns. The $4.5 billion project aims to generate 2,400 MW, but declini... Read More


Every US dollar invested in protecting nature is matched by $30 spent on destroying it, UNEP report finds

India, Jan. 22 -- UN report finds global finance overwhelmingly favours activities that harm nature For every US$1 spent on protecting ecosystems, more than US$30 is spent on destruction Fossil fuel... Read More


India-EU trade deal gains urgency as geopolitics and climate rules reshape global commerce

India, Jan. 22 -- The India-EU Free Trade Agreement is gaining urgency as global trade faces geopolitical and climate challenges. Seen as more than a market-access pact, it aims to stabilise supply c... Read More


Europe's last 'truly wild' rivers in the Balkans at risk: Study

India, Jan. 22 -- The last free-flowing and 'truly wild' rivers of Europe are under siege. A new assessment has found that pristine stretches of rivers across the Balkan Peninsula have dropped from 30... Read More


How to cut down on trans fats if cooking from scratch isn't an option

India, Jan. 22 -- Navigating the world of convenience foods can be tricky when trying to avoid trans fats. While cooking from scratch is ideal, it's not always feasible. By checking labels for trans... Read More


Why AI has not led to mass unemployment

India, Jan. 22 -- People have become used to living with AI fairly quickly. ChatGPT is barely three years old but has changed the way many of us communicate or deal with large amounts of information. ... Read More


Natabar Sarangi's legacy of indigenous rice varieties would be remembered by farmers and consumers alike

India, Jan. 22 -- In October 2025, I met Natabar Sarangi, a retired schoolteacher in Niali village in Cuttak district of Odisha. He was over 90 years of age and extremely frail but had big plans about... Read More


A world remade by rivalry

India, Jan. 22 -- "The old world is dying, the new world struggles to be born and now is the time for monsters." This quote by Italian philosopher Antonio Gramsci is frequently repeated in the politic... Read More