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Gurez Cloudburst explained: Why India's monsoon is stalling

India, June 22 -- On June 17, 2026, a cloudburst tore through the Tulail Valley in Gurez, Bandipora. What came next is flash floods that swept through agricultural fields, damaged a vital bridge, and ... Read More


Economy and climate are no longer distinct: Higher temperatures may slow India's growth noticeably, concludes study

India, June 22 -- A 1degC increase in annual temperature could reduce India's economic growth by 3.89 per cent, nearly twice the losses reported by earlier studies. The findings add to growing evidenc... Read More


Bonn Climate Conference 2026: Countries push for UN-led just transition mechanism, but finance remains a sticking point

India, June 22 -- The Just Transition Work Programme was one of the most politically charged tracks at the Bonn Climate Conference. Developing countries want the proposed just transition mechanism to... Read More


UN Women warns AI is reinforcing gender bias and online abuse

India, June 22 -- UN Women has warned that AI systems are reinforcing gender stereotypes and racial bias. A study of 133 AI systems found 44% showed gender bias, while 26% showed both gender and raci... Read More


Eastern and Southern Africa face highest refugee resettlement needs in 2027: UNHCR

India, June 22 -- An urgent expansion of refugee resettlement is needed as the gap between global resettlement needs and available places continues to widen, according to a new report by the United Na... Read More


Rapid urbanisation puts pressure on housing and services in South Sudan, says World Bank report

India, June 22 -- A new report has highlighted the growing challenges posed by rapid urbanisation in South Sudan. The report, South Sudan Urbanization Review - Cities as Anchors of Recovery and Resil... Read More


Indian states spent Rs 1.9 lakh crore on power subsidies in a year, CAG report says

India, June 22 -- Indian states spent nearly Rs 1.9 lakh crore on energy subsidies in 2024-25, making power support the largest component of their subsidy bill, according to the CAG. The report says ... Read More


Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (June 19, 2026)

India, June 22 -- The Supreme Court held that citizens have a fundamental right to walk on demarcated footpaths alongside motorised roads. The court said the right to walk is primary and has priority... Read More


Eight northeastern states join hands to revive mountain springs as hill communities face water stress

India, June 19 -- All eight northeastern states have launched a joint platform to map, monitor and revive mountain springs across the eastern Himalayas. The Himalayan Water Partnership aims to bring ... Read More


Born into climate risk: Nearly every child in India now faces overlapping hazards, warns UNICEF

India, June 19 -- A new UNICEF report says 97% of children in India are exposed to at least two overlapping climate or disaster-related hazards. Drought and extreme heat are the most common combinati... Read More