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Oil prices fall nearly 6% as Trump claims progress in Iran talks; Asian markets rally

India, March 25 -- Oil prices dropped nearly 6% as US President Trump announced progress in Iran talks. Asian markets rallied, with major indices showing significant gains. Many energy-importing dev... Read More


Tanzania's school meals offer a climate-smart lesson India should not ignore

India, March 24 -- Tanzania's innovative approach to school meals offers valuable lessons for India. By improving recipes and educating students, Tanzania has successfully shifted perceptions, making... Read More


As told to Parliament (March 23, 2026): 20.7 million tonnes of plastic packaging waste recycled since EPR guidelines came into force in 2022

India, March 24 -- Over 20.7 million tonnes of plastic packaging waste recycled under EPR rules since 2022 CPCB reports no data on land subsidence due to groundwater depletion 29 cheetahs translocat... Read More


Death of winter: Warmer January-February puts Uttarakhand farmers' crops and livelihoods at risk

India, March 24 -- Warmer winters and erratic rainfall are disrupting farming cycles across Uttarakhand's hill districts Farmers report sharp declines in wheat and vegetable yields, with some harvest... Read More


MC14: CSE, African Future Policies Hub's new policy brief calls for equitable trade-climate agenda in run up to WTO's 14th Ministerial Conference

India, March 24 -- The emerging trade-climate nexus risks deepening global inequities unless the Global South's development concerns are prioritised, a new agenda-setting brief by the Centre for Scien... Read More


Why Africa needs a green bank to fund climate action and build its own renewable technology

India, March 24 -- Africa faces severe climate challenges, exacerbated by extreme weather events, despite contributing minimally to global emissions. A proposed African green bank could harness the c... Read More


Arctic hydrological change not uniform: Study

India, March 24 -- Arctic rivers, which pour vast volumes of freshwater into the Arctic Ocean, influencing seawater salinity, sea-ice formation and ocean circulation, respond differently to climate ch... Read More


Supreme Court widens doors to permanent commission for women in armed forces, flagging 'systemic discrimination' behind denials

India, March 24 -- Supreme Court finds denial of permanent commission to women officers rooted in "systemic discrimination" Judges say flawed evaluation processes and assumptions undermined women's c... Read More


Warming oceans linked to rise in land heatwaves: Study

India, March 24 -- Warming ocean waters are responsible for 50-64% rise in global land heatwaves. Coastal oceanic warming and intensified humid heatwaves are linked, particularly in tropical regions.... Read More


With Rs 300 crore plan, Himachal Pradesh brings its shepherds onto the policy map

India, March 24 -- Himachal Pradesh has launched a Rs 300 crore scheme to empower pastoral communities. Under this, the government relaxed grazing restrictions and announced digital identity cards fo... Read More