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Is illegal electric fencing by farmers posing a new threat to big cats in Bihar's lone tiger reserve?

India, Jan. 31 -- On the chilly morning of January 27, 2026, a two-and-a-half-year-old male tiger was killed after coming in contact with illegal electric fencing installed by farmers near the Valmiki... Read More


New CPI series cuts food weight, after base year revision

India, Jan. 30 -- The weight of food and beverages will reduce from the current 45.86 per cent to 36.75 per cent in calculating consumer price index (CPI), which is used to measure inflation, accordin... Read More


Centre considers recognising village commons as a distinct land-use category

India, Jan. 30 -- The Union government is considering creating 'village commons' as a distinct land-use category, recognising its crucial role in rural India's economy and supporting millions of livel... Read More


Economic Survey 2026 flags surge in ultra-processed food consumption, recommends higher GST

India, Jan. 30 -- Economic Survey 2026 calls for ultra-processed foods to be moved to the highest GST slab Report proposes additional surcharges on products high in sugar, salt and fat Survey backs ... Read More


Economic Survey 2026: Employment steady, women's participation could rise to 55% by 2050

India, Jan. 30 -- Economic Survey finds unemployment fell and employment remained steady in the first half of 2025-26 More than 56 crore people were employed between July and September 2025, with job... Read More


India curtails 2.3 TWh of solar power in 2025 as grid flexibility falls short: Ember report

India, Jan. 30 -- India curtailed 2.3 terawatt-hours (TWh) of solar power in 2025, despite rapidly expanding renewable capacity, as the country's power system struggled to adapt to rising daytime sola... Read More


CSE's Green Schools Programme honours 433 'greenest' schools in India

India, Jan. 30 -- The Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) on January 30 honoured 433 schools from across India as the country's 'greenest' institutions at the Green School Awards 2025-26, recogni... Read More


Land has become a dead capital in many Indian cities: Economic Survey 2026

India, Jan. 30 -- In many cities, land has effectively become a 'dead capital', the Economic Survey 2025-26 has revealed. In economic jargon, dead capital is used for assets that no longer function a... Read More


Economic Survey 2026: Cash transfers to women add Rs 1.7 lakh crore to state deficits

India, Jan. 30 -- Economic Survey 2025-26 estimates states will spend about Rs.1.7 lakh crore on cash transfer schemes for women Report warns unconditional transfers are widening fiscal and revenue d... Read More


Economic Survey 2026: Capital, land & grid hurdles need to be tackled to sustain India's renewable energy momentum

India, Jan. 29 -- High capital costs, land acquisition delays, grid constraints need to be tackled to maintain India's renewable energy momentum Economic Survey 2025-26 highlighted importance of batt... Read More