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A cheetah walked all the way from Kuno to Ranthambore Tiger Reserve. ‘All 3 big cats in park’

The presence of three apex predators in one region raises concerns about the safety of cheetahs. Indian tigers and leopards have not interacted with cheetahs since they disappeared.

New field guide spotlights Delhi’s 15 unique bat species, shifts focus from vermin to vital

WWF India and the Nature Conservation Foundation released a first-of-its-kind field guide on the ‘Bats of Delhi NCR’, which documents the 15 different species found in the city.

IIT Bombay study explains why your neighbourhood might sizzle while the next one stays cool

A recent IIT Bombay study shows that land-atmosphere interactions, not large-scale weather systems, determine exactly where extreme heat will strike.

Kuno hits another milestone—Indian-born cheetah gives birth to first wild litter of four cubs

The birth of four new cubs takes the total toll of cheetahs in Kuno to 57, with 37 Indian-born cubs. The new litter marks the second generation of Indian-born cheetahs.

India withdraws offer to host COP33 climate summit in 2028

India’s COP33 push began with PM Modi’s 2023 offer at Dubai’s COP28. An 11-member cell was set up in 2025 as the COP venue is decided two years in advance.

Soil near Delhi-NCR battery recycling sites have high levels of lead, finds Toxics Link study

The study, titled ‘Soiled with Lead’, found that 52 per cent of all soil samples collected had lead concentrations higher than 5,000 ppm, which would classify the site as a Hazardous Contaminated Site.

How will Delhi conduct its first city-wide tree census

The trees will be counted using the latest technologies like LiDAR, GIS, drones and remote sensing. In areas with dense tree populations, humans will be deployed.

40% Indian districts still don’t have a single air quality monitoring station, says Airvoice study

States and UTs such as Ladakh, Lakshadweep, Goa, and Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu still don’t have a single continuous monitoring station, and rely solely on manual stations.

New India emissions target seal a decade of global caution on climate change

A revised green strategy through 2035, endorsed by cabinet Wednesday, outlines a cautious approach to curbing pollution & reducing reliance on fossil fuels.

Cabinet clears India’s 2035 climate targets—47% emissions cut, 60% non-fossil power goal

India’s updated NDC for 2031-35, which will be sent to the UN climate body, will be significant in its goal of achieving net-zero by 2070.

On Camera

Bengal once had arenas for identity battles—stadiums, football, jerseys. Now it’s polling booths

From Mohun Bagan and East Bengal to Mohammedan Sporting, footbclubs once shaped identity, pride and belonging across Bengal’s social fabric. Now, the political field has taken over.

As govt weighs mandatory silver hallmarking, new report flags economic & operational bottlenecks

Koan Advisory report warns that infra gaps could hurt small businesses and artisans, recommends transition period of 3-5 yrs for industry to adapt.

What theaterisation could look like: Rotational CDS, three-star theatre commanders in initial years

The proposed structure envisions the post of Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) rotating between the Army, Navy and Air Force, it is learnt.

Trump, Netanyahu’s Iran gamble: The regime change rebound

American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.