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Bangladesh's accession to the UN Water Convention has a ripple effect that could cause problems with India

India, Nov. 5 -- Bangladesh's accession to the UN Water Convention aims to enhance water security and cross-border cooperation, but it may strain relations with India. The move highlights Bangladesh'... Read More


Flooded promises: Bihar's manifestos stay silent on the state's deepest crisis

India, Nov. 4 -- Bihar's 2025 election manifestos from the NDA and Mahagathbandhan largely ignore the state's defining crisis - floods. Despite pledges of prosperity and infrastructure, both alliance... Read More


Kerala's CUSAT secures patent for machine learning technology to decode rainfall from radar signals

India, Nov. 4 -- In a major scientific breakthrough with direct relevance to climate resilience, the Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT) has secured a national patent for a new machine... Read More


The institution of Langar predates Sikhism. But only in Sikhism does it become a religious tenet: Yogesh Snehi

India, Nov. 4 -- As the country and the world celebrate the birthday of Guru Nanak, the founder of Sikhism, Down To Earth delves into why the institution of Langar or community kitchen is such an intr... Read More


Panama meetings: CBD's new body outlines plan to ensure participation of indigenous, local communities

India, Nov. 4 -- The inaugural SB8J meeting concluded with a strategic work plan to integrate Indigenous Peoples and local communities into CBD decision-making. This marks a significant shift towards... Read More


Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (November 3, 2025)

India, Nov. 4 -- Incorrect disclosures made by Maharashtra on legacy waste: NGT The National Green Tribunal (NGT) on October 31, 2025, demanded an explanation from Maharashtra on the discrepancies in... Read More


India's digital thirst: Data centres are rising in water-scarce regions - and locals are paying the price

India, Nov. 4 -- In Uttar Pradesh's Tusiana village, a gleaming data centre stands amid crumbling roads and open drains. Residents fear that the Yotta Data Centre Park, built to power India's digital... Read More


Why national parks and nature reserves don't always safeguard ecosystems as expected

India, Nov. 4 -- Research reveals that while national parks and nature reserves can boost species numbers and provide habitats for predators, they often fail to preserve the intricate ecological inter... Read More


Inequality fuels pandemics and prolongs crises, warns UNAIDS

India, Nov. 4 -- Inequality within and between countries is fuelling pandemics and prolonging global crises, warns UNAIDS. New report links inequality to higher COVID-19 deaths and HIV infection rate... Read More


India among countries with highest yield loss due to human-induced land degradation

India, Nov. 4 -- FAO's 2025 report highlights a global crisis of land degradation affecting 1.7 billion people, threatening food security and ecosystems. Agricultural expansion drives deforestation, ... Read More