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India’s urban bus systems face a 70% deficit, with thousands of overaged buses and a looming fleet retirement crisis, the study says.
Governance

More than 400 Indian cities have no urban bus transport, study says

DTE Staff
3 min read
India faces a 70% urban transit deficit and must expand its city bus fleet from 65,000 to 671,000 buses by 2047
Global oceans outside polar regions were record warm in July 2026
Climate Change

Global oceans outside polar regions were record warm in July 2026

Akshit Sangomla
2 min read
El Nino conditions in the Equatorial Pacific Ocean are intensifying rapidly, alert experts
Journalist Bahar Dutt with a dead Bull Shark
Wildlife & Biodiversity

"Wildlife and humans living in a continuum is the idea behind ‘Shared Spaces’"

Rajat Ghai
6 min read
Down To Earth speaks to environmental journalist Bahar Dutt and filmmakers Ajay & Vijay Bedi or the Bedi Brothers about their new six-part documentary series that recently premiered on Animal Planet
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India’s urban bus systems face a 70% deficit, with thousands of overaged buses and a looming fleet retirement crisis, the study says.
Governance

More than 400 Indian cities have no urban bus transport, study says

By
DTE Staff
3 min read
Global oceans outside polar regions were record warm in July 2026
Climate Change

Global oceans outside polar regions were record warm in July 2026

By
Akshit Sangomla
2 min read
Muthanga verdict raises disturbing questions about the law reaching the powerless through the criminal process, and not the powerful
Governance

Muthanga verdict raises disturbing questions about the law reaching the powerless through the criminal process, and not the powerful

By
K A Shaji
6 min read
A charging stations near a Regional Transport Office in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh.
Air

India on e-Wheels: Himachal’s EV push turns to tourists as it builds charging corridors through the hills

By
Shagun
7 min read
Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (March 6, 2026)
Environment

Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (August 6, 2026)

By
Susan Chacko
3 min read
As told to Parliament (August 7, 2026): Around 6.38 lakh ha affected by desertification and land degradation across India
Environment

As told to Parliament (August 7, 2026): Around 6.38 lakh ha affected by desertification and land degradation across India

By
Madhumita Paul
3 min read
Power lines being repaired in Assam
Climate Change

Daily weather tracker: Orange alert across several states as monsoon rains intensify; Assam floods worsen

By
Dayanidhi
3 min read
Reducing inequality is essential for future pandemic preparedness, says study
Health

Reducing inequality is essential for future pandemic preparedness, says study

By
Madhumita Paul
2 min read
New study paints worrying climate picture of Maharashtra; rising temperatures can now trigger and amplify droughts even during the monsoon
Climate Change

New study paints worrying climate picture of Maharashtra; rising temperatures can now trigger and amplify droughts even during the monsoon

By
Himanshu Nitnaware
3 min read
India on e-wheels: Electric autos constitute lion’s share of e-transport in Srinagar; e-buses also popular
Air

India on e-wheels: Electric autos constitute lion’s share of e-transport in Srinagar; e-buses also popular

By
Bhagirath
4 min read
Living alongside does not always mean knowing: study reveals how the Striped Hyena’s elusive life shapes local perceptions
Wildlife & Biodiversity

Living alongside does not always mean knowing: study reveals how the Striped Hyena’s elusive life shapes local perceptions and conservation opportunities

By
DTE Staff
5 min read
Electric freight drivers can earn 25 per cent more, but financing remains key barrier: Study
Energy

Electric freight drivers can earn 25 per cent more, but financing remains key barrier: Study

By
Puja Das
4 min read
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