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Counting the glow: India’s first firefly checklist reveals 92 species
Wildlife & Biodiversity

Counting the glow: India’s first firefly checklist reveals 92 species

Himanshu Nitnaware
4 min read
A two-century trail of scientific records finally comes together to reveal India’s remarkable firefly diversity, with Western Ghats emerging as a hotspot
As told to Parliament (March 12, 2026): Over 350 sq km of tree cover lost in Indian Himalayan Region between 2021 and 2023
Governance

As told to Parliament (March 12, 2026): Over 350 sq km of tree cover lost in Indian Himalayan Region between 2021 and 2023

DTE Staff
5 min read
All that was discussed in the House through the day
Maharashtra’s downgrading of legal protection for leopards symbolic, aims to facilitate Vantara: experts
Wildlife & Biodiversity

Maharashtra’s downgrading of legal protection for leopards symbolic, aims to facilitate Vantara: experts

Himanshu Nitnaware
3 min read
Amendments involve MoEFCC publishing a draft bill, inviting public comments, and then introducing it in both Houses of Parliament
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Counting the glow: India’s first firefly checklist reveals 92 species
Wildlife & Biodiversity
Counting the glow: India’s first firefly checklist reveals 92 species
By
Himanshu Nitnaware
4 min read
As told to Parliament (March 12, 2026): Over 350 sq km of tree cover lost in Indian Himalayan Region between 2021 and 2023
Governance
As told to Parliament (March 12, 2026): Over 350 sq km of tree cover lost in Indian Himalayan Region between 2021 and 2023
By
DTE Staff
5 min read
Maharashtra’s downgrading of legal protection for leopards symbolic, aims to facilitate Vantara: experts
Wildlife & Biodiversity
Maharashtra’s downgrading of legal protection for leopards symbolic, aims to facilitate Vantara: experts
By
Himanshu Nitnaware
3 min read
Extreme heat severely limits daily activity for more people in India than anywhere else: Study
Health
Extreme heat severely limits daily activity for more people in India than anywhere else: Study
By
Preetha Banerjee
4 min read
From forest to sea: A people’s charter seeks to reshape Kerala’s ecological future
Environment
From forest to sea: A people’s charter seeks to reshape Kerala’s ecological future
By
K A Shaji
6 min read
Maharashtra considers using teak forest revenue to support Ladki Bahin welfare scheme
Forests
Maharashtra considers using teak forest revenue to support Ladki Bahin welfare scheme
By
Himanshu Nitnaware
3 min read
Researchers have found frogs belonging to the Indirana genus taking refuge inside caves to cope with rising temperatures. Seen here is a frog from the Indirana genus. (Representative image)
Wildlife & Biodiversity
Rising temperatures begin to reshape behaviour of plants and wildlife across India, say scientists
By
Himanshu Nitnaware
5 min read
South Asia bets on LNG demand surge as India leads 110 mtpa import expansion
Energy
South Asia bets on LNG demand surge as India leads 110 mtpa import expansion
By
Puja Das
3 min read
India reconsidering 1 GW offshore wind tender after earlier auctions fail to attract bidders, official tells DTE
Energy
India reconsiders 1 GW offshore wind tender after earlier auctions fail to attract bidders, official tells DTE
By
Puja Das
4 min read
Did you know about the bull sharks of the Karun river in Iran’s Ahvaz?
Wildlife & Biodiversity
Did you know about the bull sharks of the Karun river in Iran’s Ahvaz?
By
Rajat Ghai
4 min read
Chittur-Thathamangalam, a small town in Kerala’s Palakkad district
Agriculture
In this Kerala town, ponds, farms and commons shaped its plans for the future
By
Himanshu Nitnaware
8 min read
India caps commercial LPG supply at 20% to curb price rise, hoarding amid West Asia crisis
Energy
India caps commercial LPG supply at 20% to curb price rise, hoarding amid West Asia crisis
By
Puja Das
4 min read
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