Environment & Ecology

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Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsConservation, Pollution and Degradation
23 Jan, 2026

BRICS India summit needs a green and resilient agenda, Pg10

India's BRICS summit focus on green resilience agenda to counter climate change scepticism and promote Global South interests.

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaConservation, Pollution and DegradationEnvironmental Impact AssessmentDisaster and Disaster Management
23 Jan, 2026

A dangerous march towards a Himalayan ecocide, Pg10

Uttarakhand approves felling 7,000 Devdar trees for Char Dham road project despite ecological warnings and disaster risks.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorConservation, Pollution and Degradation
23 Jan, 2026

Sports alarm bells: Toxic outdoors, no weather-proof indoors, IOC takes note, Pg1

Toxic air and extreme heat jeopardize Indian athletes' training, raising concerns for 2036 Olympics bid and performance.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryConservation, Pollution and Degradation
22 Jan, 2026

Multi-disciplinary team of experts to ‘define’ Aravalis, Pg1

Supreme Court forms expert team to define Aravalis and permissible activities amidst ecological concerns and regulatory lacunae.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsConservation, Pollution and DegradationEnvironmental Impact Assessment
22 Jan, 2026

Felling of 17,625 trees was cleared for 13 Chardham stretches: Centre to NGT, Pg8

Centre admits to NGT about clearing 17,625 trees for Chardham project amidst environmental concerns and glacial retreat.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryConservation, Pollution and Degradation
22 Jan, 2026

SC seeks names of experts to study definition of Aravalli hills, Pg4

Supreme Court seeks expert panel nominations to redefine Aravalli Hills, prioritising environmental concerns and regulatory compliance for enhanced protection.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryConservation, Pollution and Degradation
22 Jan, 2026

SC gives agencies 4 weeks to act on pollution measures, Pg3

Supreme Court directs states to implement CAQM's long-term air pollution control measures within four weeks, focusing on vehicular emissions.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesChanges in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsConservation, Pollution and Degradation
22 Jan, 2026

Water bankruptcy calls for water accounting, Pg12

UN report warns of 'water bankruptcy' due to climate change, urging transparent accounting and sustainable practices globally.

Distribution of Key Natural ResourcesInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation
21 Jan, 2026

The EV boom is accelerating a copper crunch, Pg8

EV boom triggers copper demand surge; supply crunch looms by 2026, threatening EV adoption and decarbonization goals.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsScience and Technology in Everyday LifeConservation, Pollution and Degradation
21 Jan, 2026

'Unified, data-driven approach essential to tackle pollution': CAQM launches study, Pg4

CAQM launches high-resolution emission mapping study for Delhi-NCR to combat air pollution with data-driven strategies and real-time monitoring.

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaConservation, Pollution and Degradation
21 Jan, 2026

Faster warming, faster breeding: Climate change upends Antarctic penguins, Pg14

Antarctic penguins breed earlier due to warming temperatures, threatening krill-dependent species with extinction by century's end.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityConservation, Pollution and Degradation
20 Jan, 2026

Capital misses NCAP's PM10 target, trails behind Noida, Pg3

Delhi lags behind Noida and Alwar in achieving NCAP's PM10 reduction targets, exposing air pollution disparities.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsConservation, Pollution and Degradation
20 Jan, 2026

CAQM flags 'deficiencies' in implementation of GRAP measures in NCR, Pg3

CAQM reveals critical GRAP implementation failures in Delhi NCR, with up to 99.6% shortfall in key anti-pollution actions.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsConservation, Pollution and Degradation
20 Jan, 2026

Rules to use funds collected from penalties under green laws notified, Pg2

Environment Ministry notifies rules for Environmental Protection Fund, allocating penalties from green law violations to environmental protection activities.

Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation
19 Jan, 2026

PM launches ₹6,957-crore Kaziranga corridor work, Pg1

PM Modi launches ₹6,957-crore Kaziranga elevated corridor project to protect wildlife and boost connectivity in Assam.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation
19 Jan, 2026

MODI LAUNCHES KAZIRANGA PROJECT, Pg8

PM Modi accuses Congress of enabling infiltration in Assam, launches Kaziranga corridor project worth ₹6,950 crore.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyScience and Technology in Everyday LifeConservation, Pollution and Degradation
19 Jan, 2026

'It's in India's interest to be an innovator in the green economy space, China is already winning', Pg16

Expert urges India to innovate in the green economy, highlighting China's dominance and the potential for economic growth.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyConservation, Pollution and Degradation
19 Jan, 2026

India pushes for easier access to EU's steel scrap, Pg3

India seeks EU steel scrap access in trade deal to counter CBAM's impact on metal exports and promote green steel.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation SectorConservation, Pollution and Degradation
18 Jan, 2026

Delhi AQI nears ‘severe’ range, GRAP IV returns, Pg5

Delhi-NCR reimplements GRAP IV as AQI hits 'severe' 428; schools switch to hybrid mode, construction halts, truck entry restricted.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsConservation, Pollution and DegradationDisaster and Disaster Management
18 Jan, 2026

Decades-Old Toxic Waste Removed: A Historic Decision, Pg13

Madhya Pradesh government removes 337 tonnes of toxic waste from the defunct Union Carbide factory after 40 years.

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