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No new hydropower projects in Alaknanda-Bhagirathi basin, Centre tells apex court

India, May 21 -- No new dams will be built in the Alaknanda and Bhagirathi river basins in Uttarakhand, the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has stated in its counter-... Read More


US opposes, India and 27 nations abstain as UN backs ICJ climate ruling by 141-8 vote

India, May 21 -- UNGA overwhelmingly endorsed an ICJ advisory opinion that states have legal obligations under international law to tackle climate change. 141 countries voted in favour, eight opposed... Read More


Developed economies deliver $136.7 billion in climate finance in 2024, but low-income nations receive only 7%

India, May 21 -- Developed countries provided and mobilised $136.7 billion in climate finance for developing nations in 2024, crossing the long-delayed $100 billion annual goal for the third consecuti... Read More


Climate stress hits Bihar's litchi crop as Muzaffarpur farmers report losses of up to 70%

India, May 21 -- Litchi farmers in Bihar's Muzaffarpur, Vaishali and West Champaran districts are reporting losses of up to 70% this season. Scientists say inadequate winter chill, cloudy weather, un... Read More


Kenya's reptile trade expands rapidly, with exports crossing 87,000 animals, finds study

India, May 21 -- Kenya's exports of live reptiles have increased more than tenfold between 2013 and 2023, raising fresh concerns over wildlife conservation, animal welfare and disease risks, according... Read More


India among biggest new carbon markets as global carbon pricing covers 29 per cent of emissions

India, May 21 -- India has emerged as one of the world's largest new carbon markets with the launch of its Carbon Credit Trading Scheme in 2026, as global carbon pricing systems now cover 29 per cent ... Read More


Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 marks Lenovo's return to gaming phones

India, May 21 -- Lenovo's comeback into the smartphone market is announced with force here as the Legion Y70 (2026) is a gaming smartphone with a focus on endurance, display and performance. It's more... Read More


Tamil Nadu's emergency healthcare system emerged stronger post-COVID, driving sharp gains in maternal & newborn outcomes: Study

India, May 21 -- Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) researchers have found that sustained investments in emergency medical services (EMS) and maternal healthcare not only offset the se... Read More


Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (May 20, 2026)

India, May 21 -- Courts cannot fix infra gaps, job of government: SC The Supreme Court (SC) on May 14, 2026 said that it is not for the courts to step in to deal with and administer issues such as la... Read More


CAG report raises questions over Rs 50,072 crore health cess not reaching designated fund

India, May 21 -- Jan Swasthya Abhiyan India says the Centre collected Rs.96,627 crore as health cess between 2018-19 and 2024-25. The group says only Rs 46,554 crore was transferred to public account... Read More