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A world remade by rivalry
Environment

A world remade by rivalry

Sunita Narain
4 min read
It is now an established strongman’s world, in which each country must work out its own economic future, its alliances and its own road to prosperity
India pitches $300–350 bn clean energy investment at Davos
Energy

India pitches $300–350 bn clean energy investment at Davos

Puja Das
2 min read
As WEF 2026 closed, India projected itself as a future-ready destination for climate-aligned investment
On January 9, 2026, brief but strong winds passing over dry and overheated parts of Victoria created ideal conditions for the rapid ignition and spread of bushfires.
Climate Change

Australia’s January heatwave was ‘five times more likely’ due to climate change

Akshit Sangomla
4 min read
World Weather Attribution study finds emissions added 1.6°C to extreme January temperatures despite La Niña conditions
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India pitches $300–350 bn clean energy investment at Davos
Energy
India pitches $300–350 bn clean energy investment at Davos
By
Puja Das
2 min read
On January 9, 2026, brief but strong winds passing over dry and overheated parts of Victoria created ideal conditions for the rapid ignition and spread of bushfires.
Climate Change
Australia’s January heatwave was ‘five times more likely’ due to climate change
By
Akshit Sangomla
4 min read
India’s battery PLI scheme hit just 2.8% of target in 4 years
Energy
India’s battery PLI scheme hit just 2.8% of target in 4 years
By
Puja Das
3 min read
Water bankruptcy: UN report signals a post-crisis era for global agriculture
Agriculture
Water bankruptcy: UN report signals a post-crisis era for global agriculture
By
Shagun
4 min read
Zambia, Zimbabwe ignore climate change risks, proceed with hydro project on drying Zambezi River
Africa
Zambia, Zimbabwe ignore climate change risks, proceed with hydro project on drying Zambezi River
By
Cyril Zenda
5 min read
Investment in nature-based solutions must rise to at least $571 billion annually by 2030, UNEP stated.
Environment
Every US dollar invested in protecting nature is matched by $30 spent on destroying it, UNEP report finds
By
Himanshu Nitnaware
4 min read
India–EU trade deal gains urgency as geopolitics and climate rules reshape global commerce
Economy
India–EU trade deal gains urgency as geopolitics and climate rules reshape global commerce
By
Puja Das
5 min read
Europe’s last ‘truly wild’ rivers in the Balkans at risk: Study
Rivers
Europe’s last ‘truly wild’ rivers in the Balkans at risk: Study
By
DTE Staff
3 min read
Natabar Sarangi’s legacy of indigenous rice varieties would be remembered by farmers and consumers alike
Agriculture
Natabar Sarangi’s legacy of indigenous rice varieties would be remembered by farmers and consumers alike
By
Vibha Varshney
2 min read
Smart meters promise power sector turnaround, but data gaps, skills and consumer trust remain hurdles
Energy
Smart meters promise power sector turnaround, but data gaps, skills & consumer trust hurdles remain
By
Puja Das
3 min read
Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (January 20, 2026)
Environment
Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (January 20, 2026)
By
DTE Staff
4 min read
Centre proposes automatic tariff revisions to curb losses at state power firms in new draft electricity policy
Energy
Centre proposes automatic tariff revisions to curb losses at state power firms in new draft electricity policy
By
Puja Das
3 min read
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