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World Bank launches first digital strategy to expand internet access, jobs and AI adoption

India, Oct. 22 -- The World Bank Group has launched its first digital strategy to expand affordable internet access, improve public services and create jobs in developing countries. More than two bil... Read More


A critical flaw affecting 70% of all websites has the cybersecurity world panicked

India, Oct. 22 -- A critical flaw in PHP, the backbone of 70% of websites, has exposed millions to potential cyberattacks. Governments and cybersecurity agencies worldwide urge immediate updates to s... Read More


Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (October 22, 2026)

India, Oct. 22 -- The Supreme Court rejected a blanket social media ban for children, saying online safety measures must target child sexual exploitation and abuse material (CSEAM) and those responsib... Read More


CBD COP17: New guide aims to put animal welfare at heart of biodiversity, health policies

India, Oct. 22 -- A new policy guide launched at COP17 in Armenia aims to help governments integrate animal welfare into biodiversity conservation and public health policies. Animals for Biodiversity... Read More


Daily weather tracker: IMD warns of very heavy rain in Kerala, Tamil Nadu as new weather system develops weather alerts

India, Oct. 22 -- The IMD has issued orange alerts for Kerala, Mahe, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal, warning of heavy to very heavy rainfall of 115.6-204.4mm. A fresh low-pressure system could d... Read More


Daily weather tracker: IMD warns of very heavy rain in Kerala, Tamil Nadu; western disturbance set to affect Northwest India from October 24

India, Oct. 22 -- The IMD has issued orange alerts for Kerala, Mahe, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal, warning of heavy to very heavy rainfall of 115.6-204.4mm. A fresh low-pressure system could d... Read More


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