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Banjar's forest rights can become a model for community-led development in Himachal Pradesh

India, Oct. 15 -- Recognition of Community Forest Resource (CFR) rights in Banjar, Himachal Pradesh, marks an important step in implementing the Forest Rights Act, 2006, but the real challenge begins ... Read More


'State of one planetary boundary critical in India, South Asia'

India, Oct. 15 -- The world has breached seven of the nine planetary boundaries-"critical processes that regulate stability, resilience, and the conditions that support life on Earth"-states the third... Read More


Africa should take selective approach to carbon removal technologies: Report

India, Oct. 14 -- African countries should adopt a selective, location-specific approach to carbon dioxide removal (CDR), balancing climate goals with development priorities, according to a new report... Read More


OPEC oil output rebounds in September even amid Strait of Hormuz tensions

India, Oct. 14 -- OPEC oil output rebounded in September 2026, driven by increased tanker operations in the Strait of Hormuz. Saudi Arabia and Iraq recorded their highest production levels of the yea... Read More


Pollution control needs action not shutdowns

India, Oct. 14 -- Delhi's winter pollution action plan relies heavily on restrictions on public activities rather than long-term measures to reduce emissions. The Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) w... Read More


Daily weather tracker: Weather takes a dramatic turn across India as storms, hailstorms and heavy rain threaten several states

India, Oct. 14 -- Delhi, Punjab, Haryana and Himalayan states face thunderstorms, hailstorms, lightning and heavy rainfall, prompting authorities to advise caution. Northeast monsoon approaches: Tami... Read More


Cheruvayal Raman, keeper of Wayanad's vanishing rice heritage, dies at 74

India, Oct. 14 -- Cheruvayal Raman, the Padma Shri-winning tribal farmer from Wayanad who preserved indigenous rice varieties, died on October 14 at the age of 74. Known affectionately as Ramettan, h... Read More


Toxic chromium found at 1,000 times drinking water limit in Nashik; 109 residents diagnosed with skin ailments

India, Oct. 14 -- At least 109 residents of Dattanagar in Maharashtra's Nashik have been diagnosed with skin conditions and allergies after authorities screened 248 people amid concerns over toxic gro... Read More


Nepal hit again by devastating flash floods

India, Oct. 13 -- Disaster struck Nepal again as a torrent of mud, rocks and debris tore through villages in Nepal's Himalayan foothills on October 11. Dozens of homes and several bridges were swept a... Read More


September 2026 second hottest on record

India, Oct. 13 -- September 2026 was the second hottest September month on record, with global monthly average temperatures breaching 1.5degC for two consecutive months, according to the latest update... Read More