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Nepal demands climate justice after deadly floods | $20 million compensation claim

India, Sept. 11 -- Nepal is seeking climate justice and an initial $20 million claim from the UN Loss and Damage Fund after devastating floods hit the country and Tibet on August 26, 2026. More than 1... Read More


New $15 million fund to support ending female genital mutilation launched

India, Sept. 11 -- A new $15 million Her Horizon Fund, seeded by Wallace Global Fund and an anonymous donor, has been launched at the Justice for Girls convening to support frontline efforts to end fe... Read More


The coming years may bring catastrophic weather that could be 'far worse' than history suggests: King's College London

India, Sept. 11 -- Scientists at King's College London warn that future climate disasters could be far worse than history suggests, as current 'what-if' risk tools fail to capture unprecedented extrem... Read More


Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (September 10, 2026)

India, Sept. 11 -- Silica dust emissions from Jhabua factory Concerned authorities were directed by the National Green Tribunal (NGT) to conduct inspection on complaints of silica dust emissions from... Read More


Daily weather tracker: Heavy rain alert for Odisha, Chhattisgarh and Andhra Pradesh; several other states to witness rainfall

India, Sept. 11 -- Summary Heavy to very heavy rainfall is expected in Odisha, Chhattisgarh and coastal Andhra Pradesh, with orange alerts issued for several areas. Several states including Uttarakh... Read More


'We really do earnestly believe AI could kill all humans': if AI labs are so worried about AI doom, why don't they stop?

India, Sept. 11 -- Researchers at leading AI labs are sounding the alarm that advanced systems could one day wipe out humanity, yet development continues. High-profile resignations from Anthropic, Op... Read More


Rains have been so plentiful in drought-prone Bundelkhand that kharif crops have suffered; but there is hope for the rabi season

India, Sept. 10 -- In drought-prone Bundelkhand, Uttar Pradesh, an unusually heavy monsoon has devastated kharif crops like sesame, peanuts and pulses, yet raised hopes for a strong rabi season. IMD ... Read More


India's urban transition needs stronger waste systems and better green jobs, studies find

India, Sept. 10 -- Two WRI India working papers say India's urban transition must address both weak municipal waste systems and poor-quality jobs in the low-carbon buildings sector. One study found o... Read More


Munnar's elephant problem is really one of a landscape under siege

India, Sept. 10 -- At around 9 am on August 27, rain and mist around Thalakkulam near Pooppara in Kerala's Munnar region concealed a danger that residents of the state's high ranges have learnt to fea... Read More


'Rikwich pakode' are fritters that are almost a family heirloom

India, Sept. 10 -- Rikwich pakode is not only one of my favourite dishes but also a dish that was very special to my late father. My dadi (paternal grandmother) used to prepare this, and over the year... Read More