Lawsuit in US shows fresh evidence to nail Union Carbide role in Bhopal gas disaster
Previous lawsuit by gas disaster survivors was dismissed by US court for lack of sufficient evidence to show company was liable for environmental …
World Bank won't fund Luhri hydropower project in Himachal
Move to withdraw US $ 650 million follows inspection and review by USAID of environmental and social impacts of the project
Green Tribunal clears way for Renuka dam, partially
Vacates stay on payment of compensation to project-affected people in Himachal Pradesh; stay on forestland diversion continues for now
Government rolls back ban on cotton exports
Commerce ministry had imposed ban on March 5 saying 9.4 million bales have already been shipped out of the country as against estimated exports …
India shakes up WTO
The fracas over India's refusal to meet the deadline on trade facilitation exposes rich nations' double standards
State has no absolute right over subsoil minerals: SC
Ownership over minerals vest with land owner, says apex court; question of payment of royalty to state referred to a larger bench
Substantiate allegations against Ranbaxy, says Supreme Court
Experts say allegations against the generic pharma company motivated by vested interests
Naga women approach Supreme Court for reservation of seats in local bodies
State cites representations from people's organisations that say implementation of 33 per cent quota in municipal and town councils against Naga …
Solar cells: Indian manufacturers deny increase in prices
National Solar Energy Federation of India had complained to renewable energy ministry domestic manufacturers increased prices of solar cells by 15-…
WTO 9th ministerial: victory or compromise deal for India?
Civil society groups say India wilted under pressure from the US and agreed to accept conditions that were not part of G-33 proposal
Hepatitis afflicts many HIV/AIDS patients, but there is no policy for them
Health ministry and AIDS control body keep shifting responsibility; no statistics available on patients with co-infection
Raipur's clean power plants using coal on the sly
They are registered as clean development mechanism projects, eligible for carbon credits
Bridging the gap: a school below Delhi Metro line
SC issues notice to Ranbaxy on allegation of selling poor quality drugs
Petition seeks sealing of all manufacturing units of pharma major
Modi talks of 10,000 farmer producer organisations. Will that double income?
Agricultural experts not confident farm income will double by 2022 as targeted
Bihar witnesses violent protests over fertiliser shortage
Farmers loot fertiliser trucks and block roads; state blames Union government
Gorakhpur nuclear power plant makes headway
Protesters melt away after Haryana announces hefty compensation
High court asks Haryana not to issue occupation certificates in some Gurgaon sectors
Seeks blue print for water supply to residents of sectors 68 to 80
Soak pit revolution: two villages in Mewat treat their own wastewater
The treated water recharges aquifers
Vulture nemesis returns in new avatar
New painkiller used on cattle gets metabolised into diclofenac
Hauz Khas village restaurants under scanner for spewing untreated sewage
Eight out of 34 restaurants in the area have been operating without any clearance
Green tribunal orders closure of 18 polluting industries in Noida
Order follows site inspections by a joint committee appointed by tribunal
Reliance commissions 100 MW solar power plant in Rajasthan
It is the second plant in India to use concentrated solar power technology
Don't sign free trade agreement with EU, yet: Parliament panel to government
EU-India FTA must pass Parliament scrutiny before it is signed, says panel chairperson
US ship, Oriental Nicety, enters Indian waters despite Supreme Court restriction
Gujarat Maritime Board says court registrar gave it go ahead