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Africa needs 50 million new homes, but building is bad for the environment: how to finance 'green' solutions

India, March 12 -- Construction accounts for 39% of global carbon emissions, with concrete alone producing about 8% of the world's greenhouse gases. Africa faces a housing deficit of around 50 millio... Read More


Dry winter and rising temperatures leave Kashmir's lifeline Jhelum river at historic low

India, March 12 -- The Kashmir Valley is witnessing one of its most unusual early springs in decades, with the river Jhelum, its lifeline, dropping below the zero-gauge level while temperatures surge ... Read More


West Asia conflict hits Indian kitchens: LPG crisis shuts restaurants across cities

India, March 12 -- India's LPG supply is facing serious disruption as tensions in West Asia impact tanker routes through the Strait of Hormuz. With nearly 62 per cent of India's cooking gas imported, ... Read More


The spotted hyenas of Mekelle: Meet the accidental eco-warriors of Ethiopia's second-largest city

India, March 12 -- The enigmatic spotted hyena (Crocuta crocuta), the second-largest land carnivore in Africa after the African lion, has emerged as an unlikely 'eco-warrior' in Ethiopia's second-larg... Read More


In this Kerala town, ponds, farms and commons shaped its plans for the future

India, March 12 -- Residents of a small Kerala town rejected a state-led development blueprint they feared would destroy farms, water systems and livelihoods. Instead of going to court, the municipal... Read More


India caps commercial LPG supply at 20% to curb price rise, hoarding amid West Asia crisis

India, March 12 -- India has capped commercial LPG supply at 20% to prevent hoarding and price hikes amid West Asia energy crisis. The conflict has disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, af... Read More


From Varanasi to Kanpur, land is being acquired without consent of people; but raising questions is considered unlawful

India, March 12 -- If the algorithms serve you well, then the reels, videos and news of the recent demolition drive in the Dalmandi area of Varanasi might have reached you already. But like all algori... Read More


Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (March 11, 2026)

India, March 12 -- SC directs no-fault compensation for COVID-19 vaccine injuries. NGT orders MoEFCC response on Naharlagun industrial pollution. Lucknow advances groundwater plan via pond rejuvenat... Read More


Energy shock widens: Sugar, food markets feel strain; IEA weighs record reserve release

India, March 11 -- Escalating conflict around the Strait of Hormuz is impacting food and sugar markets. Disruptions in key maritime routes are increasing costs and delivery times. IEA considers a re... Read More


As told to Parliament (March 11, 2026): Country making efforts to strengthen domestic rare earth materials supply chain

India, March 11 -- India is making dedicated efforts in order to strengthen domestic rare earth materials supply chains. The Union Budget 2026-27 made an announcement to support the mineral rich coast... Read More