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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


India must secure minerals and manufacturing, not just fuel, to safeguard energy future: Report

India, Aug. 6 -- India's energy security risks are shifting beyond oil and gas to critical minerals, manufacturing capacity, electricity storage and grid infrastructure, according to a CII-EY India re... Read More


As told to Parliament (August 6, 2026): Asiatic lions in India have increased 32% since 2020

India, Aug. 6 -- The 16th Lion population estimation (May 2025) recorded an increase in the Asiatic Lion population to 891 individuals, with a growth of 32 per cent since 2020, Kirti Vardhan Singh, Mi... Read More


Delhi needs rooftop solar, battery storage to meet rising power demand peaks: Study

India, Aug. 6 -- Delhi's power sector has built a strong foundation for its clean energy transition through reliable electricity supply, efficient power distribution companies and supportive policies,... Read More


Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (August 4, 2026)

India, Aug. 5 -- The National Green Tribunal directed the Central Pollution Control Board to respond to allegations of large-scale illegal fly ash dumping by Vedanta Limited in Jharsuguda, Odisha. Th... Read More


India approved diversion of 215,943 hectares of forestland in 12 years

India, Aug. 5 -- Around 215,943 hectares (ha) of forestland was approved for diversion for non-forest use between the period, 2014-15 and 2025-26. Nearly 62 per cent of this land was cleared for minin... Read More


NASA to track SpaceX rocket part as it crashes into Moon

India, Aug. 5 -- NASA is tracking a discarded SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket stage that is expected to crash into the Moon around 06:35 GMT, or about 12:05pm IST. The rocket part was launched in January 2025... Read More