India must integrate the working of its renewable energy sector with its coal-based power sector for successful energy transition, says new CSE study

India, Aug. 21 -- A new CSE study warns that India's rapid renewable energy growth is straining a grid still dominated by coal. Experts at a national dialogue in New Delhi argue the transition must f... Read More

Five African countries mark end of polio outbreak: WHO

India, Aug. 21 -- The World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Office for Africa confirmed the end of poliovirus type 2 outbreaks in Burundi, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, the Republic of Congo and Uganda fol... Read More

Extreme heat is becoming an urban inequality crisis across Africa, finds study

India, Aug. 21 -- A systematic review in Climate warns that extreme heat is deepening urban inequality across Africa, hitting informal settlements hardest. Drawing on 21 studies from 2010-2024, it li... Read More

Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (August 20, 2026)

India, Aug. 21 -- Gorakhpur effluent plant delay over govt report: NMCG A delay exists in setting up a common effluent treatment plant (CETP) at the Gorakhpur Industrial Development Authority (GIDA) ... Read More

Combat desertification COP17: Indigenous Peoples' representatives seek meaningful participation

India, Aug. 21 -- Three days into the 17th Conference of the Parties (COP17) to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD), a fight over who gets a seat at the table is still shad... Read More

Ban use of glyphosate across Himachal Pradesh, organisations demand of Sukhwinder Sukhu

India, Aug. 21 -- Forty-four social and environmental groups, retired forest officials and scientists have urged Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhwinder Sukhu to immediately ban glyphosate-based he... Read More

Coordinated efforts needed for effective and permanent solution to sal borer: Experts

India, Aug. 21 -- A high-level workshop at Indira Gandhi National Tribal University in Amarkantak on August 17, 2026, brought forest officials, scientists, public representatives and local communities... Read More

Why DR Congo's new Ebola outbreak is out of control

India, Aug. 21 -- The Democratic Republic of Congo is now facing the deadliest Ebola outbreak in its history with more than 5,000 cases and over 2,000 deaths as of August 18, 2026. The current Ebola ... Read More

China is launching a Moon mission to find water ice. It's unlike anything NASA has done

India, Aug. 21 -- How do you explore a place where the Sun never shines? China's space programme will soon embark on one of the most innovative lunar exploration missions in recent years. We've known... Read More

Daily weather tracker: Mercury crosses 40degC in Sri Ganganagar as heavy rain, thunderstorms loom over several states

India, Aug. 21 -- Summary Heavy Rain Alert: Madhya Pradesh, Odisha and several states brace for heavy showers, thunderstorms and strong winds as monsoon systems remain active. Sri Ganganagar Heat: R... Read More

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