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Adding an AI tool to Google Earth shook our trust in maps that has been centuries in the making

India, Aug. 7 -- For centuries, maps have shaped our understanding of the world, from mythical ranges like Africa's Kong Mountains to today's satellite imagery. Google Earth earned deep trust as a ne... Read More


India sees 68 major renewable sector grid disturbances, generation losses of up to 7 GW

India, Aug. 7 -- India recorded 68 major disturbances in renewable energy sector complexes between January 2022 and June 2025, with generation losses ranging from 1gigawatt (GW) to 7 GW in individual ... Read More


MNRE weighs support scheme for polysilicon to back 10 GW capacity in solar manufacturing

India, Aug. 7 -- The Union Ministry of New and Renewable Energy is working on a Production Linked Incentive scheme to support domestic polysilicon manufacturing, a senior official said. India has mor... Read More


AI adoption in India's power generation sector to rise 65 per cent by 2030: ENCIS survey

India, Aug. 7 -- AI is poised to become a core capability in India's power generation, with adoption expected to rise 65 per cent by 2030, up from 35 per cent today, an ENCIS survey shows. Covering 2... Read More


Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (August 5, 2026)

India, Aug. 6 -- SC seeks compensation norms under waste management rules The Supreme Court (SC), August 4, 2026 directed the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) to take... Read More


Farmer groups warn MPs that Seeds Bill and trade deals could weaken control over traditional seeds

India, Aug. 6 -- Farmer organisations have warned members of the parliament that the proposed Draft Seeds Bill, 2025, together with intellectual property demands emerging in India's trade negotiations... Read More


Karnataka's junk food ban near schools explained

India, Aug. 6 -- Karnataka has drawn a bold line against junk food - and it could change what millions of children eat every day. On July 31, the state announced a sweeping ban on HFSS (high fat, sug... Read More


Daily weather tracker: Monsoon fury continues; Delhi among several states likely to receive heavy rainfall, alerts issued

India, Aug. 6 -- Heavy monsoon rains continue across India, with several states facing flooding, waterlogging, landslides, and severe weather conditions. Delhi-NCR receives steady rainfall, causing t... Read More


Drought and the war in Ukraine changed what families in Kenya could afford to eat - research tracked food and cooking gas use

India, Aug. 6 -- Russia's invasion of Ukraine and a prolonged drought sharply raised food and LPG prices in Kenya, hitting informal settlements like Mukuru hardest. Smart meter data from PayGo Energy... Read More


How solar cold storage is helping women in 100 Marathwada villages earn from milk

India, Aug. 6 -- Solar-powered bulk milk chillers are helping women in 100 Marathwada villages store milk locally and earn directly from dairy. Around 3,000 to 3,500 women in drought-prone Dharashiv ... Read More