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

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

Vivek Mishra
3 min read
Apart from seven projects, there will be no new hydropower projects in the upper reaches of the Ganga River in Uttarakhand, states affidavit filed in Supreme Court
US opposes, India and 27 nations abstain as UN backs ICJ climate ruling by 141-8 vote
Climate Change

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

Puja Das
3 min read
Abstentions highlighted divisions over how climate obligations should be legally enforced
Developed economies deliver $136.7 billion in climate finance in 2024, but low-income nations receive only 7%
Climate Change

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

Puja Das
5 min read
Adaptation gap and unequal access remain major concerns despite developed nations crossing $100 billion target, finds OECD report
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No new hydropower projects in Alaknanda-Bhagirathi basin, Centre tells apex court
Rivers

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

By
Vivek Mishra
3 min read
US opposes, India and 27 nations abstain as UN backs ICJ climate ruling by 141-8 vote
Climate Change

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

By
Puja Das
3 min read
Developed economies deliver $136.7 billion in climate finance in 2024, but low-income nations receive only 7%
Climate Change

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

By
Puja Das
5 min read
Muzaffarpur alone has litchi orchards spread across around 12,000 hectares.
Agriculture

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

By
Mohd Imran Khan
4 min read
Kenya’s reptile trade expands rapidly, with exports crossing 87,000 animals, finds study
Africa

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

By
Madhumita Paul
2 min read
India among biggest new carbon markets as global carbon pricing covers 29 per cent of emissions
Climate Change

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

By
Puja Das
4 min read
Tamil Nadu’s emergency healthcare system emerged stronger post-COVID, driving sharp gains in maternal & newborn outcomes: Study
Health

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

By
DTE Staff
3 min read
Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (February 26, 2026)
Environment

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

By
DTE Staff
4 min read
The Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) has flagged concerns over the health cess.
Health

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

By
Anil Ashwani Sharma
3 min read
Newly elected Bengal MLA plans to conserve Kolkata’s key environmental landmarks 
Environment

Newly elected Bengal MLA plans to conserve Kolkata’s key environmental landmarks 

By
Jayanta Basu
5 min read
For farmers in rural Delhi struggling with rising input costs and declining water, wastewater dependence is a no-brainer despite health risks involved
Agriculture

For farmers in rural Delhi struggling with rising input costs and declining water, wastewater dependence is a no-brainer despite health risks involved

By
Shreya Bisht
4 min read
Türkiye’s environment minister and COP31 President-Designate Murat Kurum at the Copenhagen Climate Ministers’ Meeting.
Energy

Ahead of COP31 in Antalya, Türkiye calls for global push to electrify economies and expand renewables

By
Puja Das
2 min read
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