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Karnataka women farmers' group among global winners of UNDP Equator Prize 2025

New Delhi, Aug. 14 -- Summary Bibifathima Swa Sahaya Sangha SHG works in 30 villages, supporting over 5,000 farmers to grow millets, conserve seeds and process crops with solar-powered machines. The ... Read More


Biofuels: Area under maize cultivation in India increases sharply, driven by push for ethanol

New Delhi, Aug. 14 -- Summary India's maize cultivation has surged by 9 lakh hectares in the 2025-26 kharif season, driven by the ethanol push. The government's E20 ethanol-blending program has incre... Read More


Transforming global food system could spare land larger than Africa, scientists say

New Delhi, Aug. 14 -- Summary Nature study finds cutting food waste by 75% and replacing most unsustainable red meat with sustainable seafood could spare 30m sq km of land by 2050. Combined with rest... Read More


Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (August 13, 2025)

New Delhi, Aug. 14 -- Summary Spring water extraction: NGT asks MoEF&CC if any rules or regulations exist for drawing spring water for commercial purposes; Mohan Meakin accused of unauthorised use. A... Read More


Daily Heat Tracker: Highest jump of 6 degrees C recorded by Srinagar

New Delhi, Aug. 14 -- Note: Data for capital cities of 27 states (data not available for Goa) and 8 union territories. In certain states where data is not available for the capital city, data for one ... Read More


Small streams in western Indus Basin showing increased discharge due to glacial melt, eastern part getting wetter due to changing monsoon: Study

New Delhi, Aug. 14 -- Summary A study reveals that the western Indus Basin is experiencing increased river discharge due to glacial melt, while the eastern part is getting wetter from monsoon changes.... Read More


Kingston celebrates World Photography Day with storage solutions

India, Aug. 14 -- World Photography Day unites photographers across the globe in celebrating the art of capturing life's most memorable moments. From professional cameras to smartphones, photography c... Read More


FSSAI charts roadmap for transparent, responsible food labelling in India

India, Aug. 14 -- Convenes the National Stakeholder Consultation on 'Comprehensive analysis of Regulatory Framework on Food Labelling, Advertisement and Claims' In a concerted effort to strengthen In... Read More


Google plans USD 9 billion AI and cloud investment in Oklahoma.

India, Aug. 14 -- Google has announced a USD 9 billion investment over the next two years to expand its artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud infrastructure in Oklahoma, with a focus on building a ne... Read More


Urban Trendz Revives Colombo's Fashion Pulse

Sri Lanka, Aug. 14 -- Colombo's beloved style sanctuary, Urban Trendz, has reemerged with new energy and unmistakable flair. Tucked away on Sea Avenue, this iconic multi-brand showroom now offers a re... Read More