India

Meghalaya sounds El Nino alert after 74% monsoon rainfall deficit

Meghalaya has recorded a 74% monsoon rainfall deficit, prompting the chief minister to call climate change an existential crisis...

‘Hand will be chopped off if Pakistan’s water share is touched’: Musadik Malik warns India

Pakistan warned India against disrupting its Indus water share, saying the treaty remains legally binding, as renewed tensions raise...

One Sundarbans, two policies: Can fragmented conservation really work?

Bangladesh’s seasonal Sundarbans ban raises questions over fragmented conservation, as tourism and cultural activities continue across the border in...

India proposes allowing hazardous chemical storage in coastal zones

India’s environment ministry has proposed easing coastal zone rules to allow storage of LAB, N-Paraffin and CBFS, reversing earlier...

Air conditioned auto rickshaw becomes viral symbol of climate adaptation amid India’s extreme heat

A viral air-conditioned auto rickshaw in Gurugram showcases grassroots adaptation to extreme heat while raising questions about climate resilience,...

India cuts export duties on petrol, diesel and aviation fuel from June 1

India has reduced export duties on petrol, diesel and aviation turbine fuel for the June 1 fortnight, reflecting changes...

India’s agriculture and food industry face urgent climate adaptation challenge

Climate Group warns India’s agriculture and food sectors face mounting climate risks, urging businesses, farmers and government to accelerate...

Climate crisis blamed as brutal heatwave scorches South Asia

Extreme heat across Pakistan and India is disrupting lives, straining hospitals and exposing how climate change is making deadly...

India’s top banks failing to tackle climate risk as threats grow

A new report warns India’s largest banks still fail to integrate climate risks into lending decisions despite worsening climate...

India, IFAD launch rural resilience programme under Viksit Bharat plan

India and IFAD have launched an eight-year rural development strategy focused on climate resilience, sustainable livelihoods, women’s empowerment and...

India unveils major renewable energy push with 500GW target by 2030

India has unveiled ambitious renewable energy plans targeting 500GW of non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030, aiming to cut emissions,...

India has withdrawn its candidature to host COP33 in 2028

India has pulled out of hosting COP33 in 2028, creating uncertainty over the summit’s venue and raising questions about...