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World Wetlands Day 2026: How a walk along a water body in Karnataka revealed a veritable food basket

India, Feb. 2 -- A walk along an unnamed wetland (longitude 75.142860, latitude 15.082130) along Tadas Road in Adavisomapur village of Karnataka's Haveri district revealed more than 20 edible and medi... Read More


World Wetlands Day 2026: Flood-prone Bihar's sponges are drying up

India, Feb. 2 -- Sakhichand Sada, a middle-aged landless farm labourer, recalls that Kanwar Lake in Bihar remained dry this year (2025) till July 18 and reported water only after it rained on July 202... Read More


Budget 2026 introduces scheme to boost local natural fibre industry in textile push

India, Feb. 2 -- The 2026-27 Union Budget introduces initiatives to bolster India's textile sector, focusing on self-reliance & global competitiveness. Key measures include the National Fibre Scheme,... Read More


Heatwaves and lightning should be added to national disaster list, Finance Commission says

India, Feb. 2 -- The 16th Finance Commission has recommended adding heatwaves and lightning to India's national disaster list Panel cites rising deaths, extreme heat and a sharp increase in lightning... Read More


Big promises, slow ground action: What Budget 2025-26 delivery reveals about India's rural, farm, climate & energy priorities

India, Feb. 2 -- The Union Budget 2025-26 emphasised climate resilience and agriculture as key priorities. However, a year later, implementation remains slow and fragmented, with a focus on infrastru... Read More


Budget 2026-27: Air quality management outlay down 10%; pollution control also sees dip

India, Feb. 1 -- Air quality management under the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has seen a nearly 10 per cent dip in outlay under the Union Budget for 2026-27, announced on ... Read More


Union Budget 2026 raises farm allocation but cuts crop insurance, keeps key schemes underfunded

India, Feb. 1 -- Agriculture and allied activities saw an allocation of Rs 1.62 lakh crore, an increase of around 7 per cent compared to Revised Estimates of Rs 1.51 lakh crore in 2025-26. However, a... Read More


IT a core driver of India's growth in Budget 2026-27

India, Feb. 1 -- Budget 2026-27 positions IT and services as key drivers of India's economic growth Safe harbour threshold for IT services raised sharply to ease compliance Government announces fres... Read More


Union Budget 2026-27 gives boost to livestock, fisheries

India, Feb. 1 -- The Union Budget for 2026-27 has placed strong emphasis on livestock and fisheries, recognising their growing role in India's agricultural economy. Reflecting this priority, the alloc... Read More


Union Budget 2026-27 offers monetary incentive for municipal bonds

India, Feb. 1 -- The Union government has announced an incentive of Rs 100 crore for a single-bond-issuance of more than Rs 1,000 crore by a municipal corporation. "To encourage the issuance of high-... Read More