The India Meteorological Department has predicted a week-long spell of rainfall and thunderstorms across Delhi-NCR, bringing relief from intense summer heat and keeping temperatures below normal levels. BulletsIn The India Meteorological Department has forecast thunderstorms and rainfall across Delhi-NCR over the coming week, improving weather conditions throughout the region. According to the forecast, maximum temperatures
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The India Meteorological Department has predicted a week-long spell of rainfall and thunderstorms across Delhi-NCR, bringing relief from intense summer heat and keeping temperatures below normal levels. BulletsIn The India Meteorological Department has forecast thunderstorms and rainfall across Delhi-NCR over the coming week, improving weather conditions throughout the region. According to the forecast, maximum temperatures
Scientists have discovered a new species of cascade-dwelling frog in Nagaland, adding to India’s rich biodiversity and expanding scientific knowledge of amphibian species found in the Northeast region. BulletsIn A new species of cascade frog has been discovered in Nagaland. The frog was recorded from Kiphire district in eastern Nagaland. Discovery was made by a
Scientists have discovered a new species of cascade-dwelling frog in Nagaland, adding to India’s rich biodiversity and expanding scientific knowledge of amphibian species found in the Northeast region. BulletsIn A new species of cascade frog has been discovered in Nagaland. The frog was recorded from Kiphire district in eastern Nagaland. Discovery was made by a
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has sought responses from the Centre, States, and concerned authorities over worsening heatwave conditions across India, highlighting the need for region-specific climate adaptation measures. BulletsIn The National Green Tribunal took suo motu cognisance of a media report highlighting the severe heatwave conditions affecting public health, education, productivity, and the overall
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has sought responses from the Centre, States, and concerned authorities over worsening heatwave conditions across India, highlighting the need for region-specific climate adaptation measures. BulletsIn The National Green Tribunal took suo motu cognisance of a media report highlighting the severe heatwave conditions affecting public health, education, productivity, and the overall
Andhra Pradesh has approved a ₹22,000 crore Green Energy Corridor under Phase-III to strengthen renewable energy evacuation and integrate 18 GW of clean power into the state grid, marking a major step in India’s green energy transition. BulletsIn Andhra Pradesh announced a ₹22,000 crore Green Energy Corridor project on 29 May 2026 to integrate 18
Andhra Pradesh has approved a ₹22,000 crore Green Energy Corridor under Phase-III to strengthen renewable energy evacuation and integrate 18 GW of clean power into the state grid, marking a major step in India’s green energy transition. BulletsIn Andhra Pradesh announced a ₹22,000 crore Green Energy Corridor project on 29 May 2026 to integrate 18
A new study published in Nature Sustainability revealed that air pollution significantly reduced India’s solar power generation in 2023, highlighting the growing impact of aerosols and poor air quality on renewable energy efficiency. BulletsIn A study published in Nature Sustainability found that air pollution reduced India’s solar power generation by 9.6% in 2023. The loss
A new study published in Nature Sustainability revealed that air pollution significantly reduced India’s solar power generation in 2023, highlighting the growing impact of aerosols and poor air quality on renewable energy efficiency. BulletsIn A study published in Nature Sustainability found that air pollution reduced India’s solar power generation by 9.6% in 2023. The loss
India’s electricity demand is witnessing a major structural shift as rising heatwaves, urban temperatures and cooling needs push the national power grid to record-breaking levels. BulletsIn India recorded an all-time peak electricity demand of 270.8 gigawatt on May 21, 2026 amid severe heatwave conditions across multiple states. Residential cooling demand driven by air conditioners and
India’s electricity demand is witnessing a major structural shift as rising heatwaves, urban temperatures and cooling needs push the national power grid to record-breaking levels. BulletsIn India recorded an all-time peak electricity demand of 270.8 gigawatt on May 21, 2026 amid severe heatwave conditions across multiple states. Residential cooling demand driven by air conditioners and
A 25-year satellite study has identified Bihar and West Bengal as major particulate pollution hotspots, with researchers linking the rise mainly to biomass burning and rural fuel use. BulletsIn Study analysed pollution trends from 2000 to 2024 using satellite observations. Particulate pollution increased by more than 20% across Indo-Gangetic Plain and nearby regions. Highest pollution
A 25-year satellite study has identified Bihar and West Bengal as major particulate pollution hotspots, with researchers linking the rise mainly to biomass burning and rural fuel use. BulletsIn Study analysed pollution trends from 2000 to 2024 using satellite observations. Particulate pollution increased by more than 20% across Indo-Gangetic Plain and nearby regions. Highest pollution
India is preparing to introduce mandatory Sustainable Aviation Fuel blending in aviation turbine fuel from January 2027 as part of its strategy to reduce aviation emissions and strengthen green energy adoption. BulletsIn India is expected to mandate 1% Sustainable Aviation Fuel blending in aviation turbine fuel from January 1, 2027 under the upcoming national SAF
India is preparing to introduce mandatory Sustainable Aviation Fuel blending in aviation turbine fuel from January 2027 as part of its strategy to reduce aviation emissions and strengthen green energy adoption. BulletsIn India is expected to mandate 1% Sustainable Aviation Fuel blending in aviation turbine fuel from January 1, 2027 under the upcoming national SAF
The head of the International Seabed Authority has warned that U.S.-backed deep-sea mining plans, supported by Donald Trump, could face legal challenges as global tensions rise over ocean-floor mineral extraction regulations. BulletsIn The International Seabed Authority chief has described Trump-backed deep-sea mining initiatives as unlawful, warning of potential global litigation against involved companies. Deep-sea mining
The head of the International Seabed Authority has warned that U.S.-backed deep-sea mining plans, supported by Donald Trump, could face legal challenges as global tensions rise over ocean-floor mineral extraction regulations. BulletsIn The International Seabed Authority chief has described Trump-backed deep-sea mining initiatives as unlawful, warning of potential global litigation against involved companies. Deep-sea mining
India witnessed one of its most severe climate emergencies in 2026 as extreme temperatures pushed 97 Indian cities into the list of the world’s hottest urban regions. BulletsIn Cities across Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, and central India recorded extreme temperatures above 48°C during the peak 2026 heatwave conditions. Banda in Uttar Pradesh and
India witnessed one of its most severe climate emergencies in 2026 as extreme temperatures pushed 97 Indian cities into the list of the world’s hottest urban regions. BulletsIn Cities across Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, and central India recorded extreme temperatures above 48°C during the peak 2026 heatwave conditions. Banda in Uttar Pradesh and
