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Solar and wind investment in emerging markets could reach $356 billion by 2040, but high financing costs pose risks

India, Oct. 29 -- Solar and wind investment in emerging markets could reach $356 billion by 2040, according to Zero Carbon Analytics. Renewable energy could account for 42% of electricity generation ... Read More


Daily weather tracker: Cyclone Arnab weakens, but heavy rain and hailstorms threaten several states

India, Oct. 29 -- Despite Cyclone Arnab weakening, heavy to very heavy rainfall continues to impact eastern and central India. Thunderstorms, lightning, and hailstorms are forecast for several states... Read More


Cyclone Arnab aftermath: Floods strand thousands in southern Odisha, disrupt rail services

India, Oct. 29 -- More than 62,500 people affected by flooding in Odisha's Ganjam and Gajapati districts following Cyclone Arnab. Over 29,000 evacuated, while 2,328 people remained stranded by floodw... Read More


Cyclone Arnab: Coastal West Bengal districts likely to receive heavy rain

India, Oct. 28 -- Cyclone Arnab, after making landfall in Andhra Pradesh, is likely to move northward. This could bring heavy rain and strong winds in coastal West Bengal districts. IMD predicts wea... Read More


PM-KUSUM 2.0: Energy experts urge for revamped focus on farmers, financing and agrivoltaics

India, Oct. 28 -- India's flagship solar energy scheme, the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan (PM-KUSUM) saw the end of its first phase in March 2026 The scheme's uneven prog... Read More


Cyclone Arnab batters southern Odisha, over 100,000 evacuated

India, Oct. 28 -- Cyclone Arnab made landfall along the Andhra Pradesh and Yanam coasts on October 28, with winds gusting to 150 km/h. Heavy rainfall, strong winds and coastal flooding damaged homes,... Read More


Daily weather tracker: Cyclone Arnab brings heavy rain to Andhra Pradesh, Odisha and Chhattisgarh

India, Oct. 28 -- Cyclone Arnab threatens Andhra Pradesh with heavy rainfall and winds gusting up to 140 km/h. Odisha, Chhattisgarh and Telangana also face heavy rainfall and thunderstorms. Visakhap... Read More


Let's not bury our heads in sand

India, Oct. 28 -- Climate change and social inequities are intensifying global crises, with wealthy nations failing to meet their responsibilities. The youth's protests reflect frustration over risin... Read More


At least 25 women and girls killed every day in armed conflicts worldwide, UN says

India, Oct. 28 -- Women and girls accounted for one in four civilian deaths in armed conflicts in 2025, double their proportion in 2021, according to a UN report. At least 25 women and girls were kil... Read More


Cyclone Arnab stalls near Andhra Pradesh coast, raising fears of extreme rainfall and flooding

India, Oct. 28 -- Cyclone Arnab stalled near the Andhra Pradesh coast, prolonging its landfall process into the morning of October 28. IMD forecast sustained winds of 115-125km/h, gusting to 140km/h,... Read More