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Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (October 21, 2026)

India, Oct. 21 -- The Supreme Court directed the Union Health Ministry to clarify the regulatory framework for stem cell therapy for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) within six weeks. The court reitera... Read More


Yerevan pathway: The big asks from and by indigenous communities

India, Oct. 21 -- Two years ago, at COP16 in Cali, Colombia, Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities (IPLC) were recognised for their contributions to protecting the environment and after years of de... Read More


Daily weather tracker: Heavy rain alert for Tamil Nadu; thunderstorms likely in North India from October 23

India, Oct. 21 -- The IMD has issued an orange alert for Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal on October 21, warning of heavy to very heavy rainfall of 115.6-204.4 mm. A developing low-pressure system... Read More


Climate resilience is essential to India's economic stability

India, Oct. 21 -- Climate resilience is vital for India's economic stability, as extreme weather events disrupt agriculture, erode incomes, and fuel persistent inflation. Investments in climate adapt... Read More


Himalayan yak herders from Bhutan, India and Nepal unite amid climate and pasture pressures

India, Oct. 21 -- Yak herders from Bhutan, India and Nepal will launch the first Himalayan Yak Herders' Network on 23 October 2026 at Bhutan's ninth Royal Highland Festival. The network aims to stren... Read More


England records worst harvest in 42 years as extreme summer weather hits crops

India, Oct. 21 -- England recorded its worst combined cereal and oilseed rape harvest since records began in 1984, with production falling to 16.03 million tonnes in 2026. Extreme heat, prolonged dro... Read More


How £2 a day is helping Indigenous communities protect Peru's Amazon rainforest

India, Oct. 21 -- An unconditional basic income of nearly £2 a day was linked to improved food security, living standards and forest conservation among Indigenous communities in the Peruvian Amaz... Read More


When hills are sold, who pays the debt of dust?

India, Oct. 21 -- In the light rain, feet sink into the mud on the unpaved footpath of Bansa village. Ahead, the wet slope of the Kaimur hills is half hidden in mist. "This slope once kept the villag... Read More


Indian scientists develop new way to extract lithium from seawater

India, Oct. 20 -- Indian scientists at BARC have developed a groundbreaking technique to extract lithium from seawater with 90% efficiency, This offers a potential solution to India's reliance on lit... Read More


When India and Japan talk trade, food waste deserves a seat at the table

India, Oct. 20 -- India and Japan should expand their trade talks to address food waste, leveraging Japan's success in halving food loss by 2023. By adopting tailored strategies like food banks and p... Read More