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Planet’s vital signs deteriorate at unprecedented pace since last UN climate assessment, warns new paper released at Bonn Climate Conference 2026
Climate Change

Planet’s vital signs deteriorate at unprecedented pace since last UN climate assessment, warns new paper released at Bonn Climate Conference 2026

Jayanta Basu
4 min read
Scientists say marine heatwaves have recorded the steepest increase among major climate indicators, while the Indian Ocean could move towards a semi-permanent heatwave state by 2050
Rice is one of the most important Kharif crops.
Agriculture

Kharif 2026 sowing gets off to a slow start as El Niño casts shadow over monsoon

Shagun
4 min read
Agriculture ministry data shows sowing is slightly behind last year, while early soil moisture deficits in several states have added to concerns over a weak monsoon
Demand for ice climbs across Delhi-NCR
Economy

Demand for ice climbs across Delhi-NCR amid scorching heat

Vikas Choudhary
2 min read
Ice-sellers report higher sales as residents use ice to cool drinking water, air coolers and commercial spaces during summer
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Planet’s vital signs deteriorate at unprecedented pace since last UN climate assessment, warns new paper released at Bonn Climate Conference 2026
Climate Change

Planet’s vital signs deteriorate at unprecedented pace since last UN climate assessment, warns new paper released at Bonn Climate Conference 2026

By
Jayanta Basu
4 min read
Rice is one of the most important Kharif crops.
Agriculture

Kharif 2026 sowing gets off to a slow start as El Niño casts shadow over monsoon

By
Shagun
4 min read
Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (June 10, 2026)
Environment

Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (June 10, 2026)

By
DTE Staff
7 min read
70% Delhi-NCR brick kilns use coal despite CAQM ban
Pollution

Over 70% Delhi-NCR brick kilns use coal despite CAQM ban

By
Vidushi Laroiya
3 min read
Daily weather tracker: Monsoon set to advance into Madhya Pradesh as storms, rain, heat alerts grip India
Climate Change

Daily weather tracker: Monsoon set to advance into Madhya Pradesh as storms, rain, heat alerts grip India

By
Dayanidhi
3 min read
US-Israel war in Iran may cut global growth to 2.5% in 2026
Economy

US-Israel war in Iran may cut global growth to 2.5% in 2026

By
Puja Das
4 min read
The suspected deaths represent about 7% of the species’ total wild population, which is estimated at fewer than 800 individuals
Climate Change

Climate-fuelled landslides may have killed 58 of world’s rarest great apes in 4 days, pushed species closer to extinction

By
Himanshu Nitnaware
4 min read
India’s reservoirs at 28 per cent capacity as monsoon becomes crucial for water supply
Water

India’s reservoirs at 28 per cent capacity as monsoon becomes crucial for water supply

By
Raju Sajwan
4 min read
At 2026 World Cup, Messi and Ronaldo may face an opponent no footballer can outrun: Extreme heat
Climate Change

At 2026 World Cup, Messi and Ronaldo may face an opponent no footballer can outrun: Extreme heat

By
Jayanta Basu
4 min read
Global resistance to AI data centres hardens
Science & Technology

Global resistance to AI data centres hardens

By
Latha Jishnu
5 min read
Bonn Climate Conference 2026: Countries debate over how to halt deforestation & who pays for the transition
Climate Change

Bonn Climate Conference 2026: Countries debate over how to halt deforestation & who pays for the transition

By
Rudrath Avinashi
3 min read
Kerala contains Nipah swiftly, but still lacks answers on how virus spills over
Health

Kerala contains Nipah swiftly, but still lacks answers on how virus spills over

By
K A Shaji
4 min read
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