The Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath dismissed claims of high faecal coliform in the Sangam water at MahaKumbh 2025, asserting that the water is fit for bathing and drinking. His statement comes amid a CPCB report indicating poor water quality. BulletsIn CM Yogi Adityanath claims Sangam water in Prayagraj is safe for bathing and religious
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The Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath dismissed claims of high faecal coliform in the Sangam water at MahaKumbh 2025, asserting that the water is fit for bathing and drinking. His statement comes amid a CPCB report indicating poor water quality. BulletsIn CM Yogi Adityanath claims Sangam water in Prayagraj is safe for bathing and religious
264The second leg of the 5th edition of the Khelo India Winter Games, set to take place in Gulmarg from February 22, 2024, has been postponed due to insufficient snowfall. The Jammu & Kashmir Sports Council announced the postponement on social media, citing the lack of snow as the reason for the delay. This marks
The second leg of the 5th edition of the Khelo India Winter Games, set to take place in Gulmarg from February 22, 2024, has been postponed due to insufficient snowfall. The Jammu & Kashmir Sports Council announced the postponement on social media, citing the lack of snow as the reason for the delay. This marks
142U.N. Climate Chief Simon Stiell has praised India as a “solar superpower” and urged the country to submit a more ambitious climate action plan, which includes the entire economy, to capitalize on the global clean energy boom and boost its economic growth. BulletsIn U.N. Climate Chief Simon Stiell calls India a “solar superpower” for installing
U.N. Climate Chief Simon Stiell has praised India as a “solar superpower” and urged the country to submit a more ambitious climate action plan, which includes the entire economy, to capitalize on the global clean energy boom and boost its economic growth. BulletsIn U.N. Climate Chief Simon Stiell calls India a “solar superpower” for installing
179Simon Steil, head of UN Climate Change, highlighted the energy transition as the biggest economic opportunity of the current era and urged India to accelerate its adoption of clean energy to fuel greater economic growth. Speaking in New Delhi, Steil emphasized India’s progress in renewable energy and its unique position to benefit further by scaling
Simon Steil, head of UN Climate Change, highlighted the energy transition as the biggest economic opportunity of the current era and urged India to accelerate its adoption of clean energy to fuel greater economic growth. Speaking in New Delhi, Steil emphasized India’s progress in renewable energy and its unique position to benefit further by scaling
258The National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) has approved several key sewerage and wastewater management projects as part of its efforts to conserve and rejuvenate the Ganga River. The projects, which include the interception and diversion of the Durga Drain in Varanasi, sewage treatment plants, and initiatives to prevent untreated sewage from entering tributaries like
The National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) has approved several key sewerage and wastewater management projects as part of its efforts to conserve and rejuvenate the Ganga River. The projects, which include the interception and diversion of the Durga Drain in Varanasi, sewage treatment plants, and initiatives to prevent untreated sewage from entering tributaries like
186India has decided not to revise its climate targets under the Paris Agreement for now, as the updated Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) are still under preparation. The decision follows dissatisfaction with the COP29 climate finance deal, which India and other developing nations criticized as insufficient. BulletsIn India has not submitted an updated climate target (NDC)
India has decided not to revise its climate targets under the Paris Agreement for now, as the updated Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) are still under preparation. The decision follows dissatisfaction with the COP29 climate finance deal, which India and other developing nations criticized as insufficient. BulletsIn India has not submitted an updated climate target (NDC)
253India has surpassed 100 GW of installed solar power capacity, reinforcing its leadership in renewable energy. This milestone is a step toward achieving 500 GW of non-fossil fuel-based energy by 2030, as targeted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. BulletsIn India’s installed solar capacity now at 100.33 GW as of Jan 31. Additional 84.10 GW under
India has surpassed 100 GW of installed solar power capacity, reinforcing its leadership in renewable energy. This milestone is a step toward achieving 500 GW of non-fossil fuel-based energy by 2030, as targeted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. BulletsIn India’s installed solar capacity now at 100.33 GW as of Jan 31. Additional 84.10 GW under
153Despite the US withdrawal under Trump, nations remain committed to the Paris Climate Agreement. UN climate chief Simon Stiell, speaking in Brasilia, stressed that countries must strengthen their climate goals. BulletsIn Nations continue climate action despite US withdrawal. Stiell urges stronger Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs). UNFCC deadline for NDCs set for February 10. Many countries
Despite the US withdrawal under Trump, nations remain committed to the Paris Climate Agreement. UN climate chief Simon Stiell, speaking in Brasilia, stressed that countries must strengthen their climate goals. BulletsIn Nations continue climate action despite US withdrawal. Stiell urges stronger Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs). UNFCC deadline for NDCs set for February 10. Many countries
159January 2025 marked the warmest January ever recorded globally, continuing a trend of extreme temperatures despite a shift from the El Nino warming pattern to the La Nina cooling phase. European Union scientists reported that the global average temperature for January remained significantly higher than pre-industrial levels, with La Nina’s cooling effect not fully developed
January 2025 marked the warmest January ever recorded globally, continuing a trend of extreme temperatures despite a shift from the El Nino warming pattern to the La Nina cooling phase. European Union scientists reported that the global average temperature for January remained significantly higher than pre-industrial levels, with La Nina’s cooling effect not fully developed
205A study by the Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability has revealed how coal emissions significantly impact agricultural crop production in India, particularly rice and wheat. These crops, vital for food security, suffer yield losses due to air pollution, primarily from coal-based power generation. BulletsIn Coal emissions account for 30-40% of anthropogenic Nitrous Oxide (NO) emissions
A study by the Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability has revealed how coal emissions significantly impact agricultural crop production in India, particularly rice and wheat. These crops, vital for food security, suffer yield losses due to air pollution, primarily from coal-based power generation. BulletsIn Coal emissions account for 30-40% of anthropogenic Nitrous Oxide (NO) emissions
