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Daily weather tracker: Heavy rain alert across several states as monsoon regains strength; landslide risk rises in Himalayan region

India, July 21 -- IMD issues heavy rainfall alert for several states as the monsoon intensifies, triggering flood and landslide concerns across northern India. Delhi-NCR receives welcome showers, whi... Read More


Beyond forest stock: How the 16th Finance Commission reshapes ecological incentives

India, July 21 -- In January 2026, the authors' article in Down to Earth argued that the 16th Finance Commission had a rare opportunity to move India's ecological fiscal transfers beyond static forest... Read More


A tax on sugary drinks in Egypt could reduce disease and save $1.8 billion in healthcare costs: modelling study

India, July 21 -- A modelling study finds that a 20% tax on sugary drinks in Egypt could prevent hundreds of thousands of obesity and diabetes cases. It could also cut heart disease, strokes, cancers... Read More


It is time for reform in COP negotiation methods: UN

India, July 21 -- There has been significant commentary seeking suggestions on what reforms could look like during Conference of Parties (COP) negotiations, 30 years since the Convention of Parties wa... Read More


It is time for reform in COP negotiation methods: Simon Stiell in Delhi

India, July 21 -- There has been significant commentary seeking suggestions on what reforms could look like during Conference of Parties (COP) negotiations, 30 years since the Convention of Parties wa... Read More


Consultations on for reform in COP negotiation methods: Simon Stiell in Delhi

India, July 21 -- There has been significant commentary seeking suggestions on what reforms could look like during Conference of Parties (COP) negotiations, 30 years since the Convention of Parties wa... Read More


Farmers protest against India-US trade talks as convoys stopped near Delhi

India, July 21 -- Farmers' groups held a protest in Delhi against proposed free trade agreements, including a possible India-US deal. Several convoys from Punjab and Haryana were stopped near border ... Read More


As told to Parliament (July 21, 2026): Women constitute over half of India's agri workforce, Centre says

India, July 21 -- Women constituted 59.8 per cent of the total workforce engaged in agricultural activities during 2025 (January-December) across India, Ramnath Thakur, Minister of State for Agricultu... Read More


As told to Parliament (July 20, 2026): Ethanol blending has not affected India's food security, Centre says

India, July 20 -- The target of 20 per cent ethanol blending has not affected food crop availability or India's food security, Suresh Gopi, Minister of State in the Union Ministry of Petroleum & Natur... Read More


Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (July 16, 2026)

India, July 20 -- NGT seeks explanation for wall on either side of drain On July 15, 2026, Justice Prakash Shrivastava's bench asked the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) to explain the justi... Read More