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India reaffirms support to COP30, welcomes key outcomes

In an address during the closing plenary, Indian representatives said that climate change issues cannot be brushed under the carpet, & parties have started to reverse this trend.

Delhi air pollution remains ‘very poor’, AQI stands at 381

According to the CPCB’s Sameer app, 13 monitoring stations in Delhi reported air quality in the 'severe' category, while 25 stations recorded 'very poor' air quality with readings above 300.

Global gap in adaptation finance is widening, warns India at COP30

In contrast, Environment Minister Bhupender Yaday says, India is mainstreaming adaptation through the National and State Action Plans through domestic budget allocations.

Climate adaptation, finance & actions—the post-COP30 battles in which India’s voice can matter

Brazil failed to secure a climate deal at COP30, as smaller nations protested being pushed to act despite the US and EU having historically driven the world’s carbon emissions.

Mukhi was first India-born first-gen cheetah; her litter of five becomes 2nd

Mukhi, as her name suggests, was the first cheetah cub to be born in the wild on Indian soil after 20 big cats were brought to the country from Africa.

Turkey to host COP31 as standoff ends, Australia will lead climate negotiations

Neither country was willing to concede initially but Australia backed down in exchange for its representative chairing talks. Experts say test will be what next COP brings to table.

COP30: Bhupender Yadav meets Brazil President Lula to discuss fossil fuel roadmap

Earlier, Indian environment minister met his Brazilian counterpart Marina Silva and discussed 'critical agenda items' at annual climate summit.

Mumbai builds, Thane gasps: A think tank explores solutions as pollution spikes amid MMR development

Despite being at the centre of MMR's development boom, Thane is struggling with the dusty fallout. Experts suggest better environmental planning, focus on public transport, stricter monitoring. 

India slides 13 spots on Climate Change Performance Index. Lack of coal exit timeline acting as barrier

India is ranked 23 this year in index that tracked 63 countries & EU’s climate mitigation performance. Report notes ‘substantial progress’ in India’s renewable energy adoption.

5,000 km in 5 days—satellite-tagged in Manipur, 3 Amur Falcons reach Somalia in ‘breathtaking migration’

IAS officer Supriya Sahu says Wildlife Institute of India tracked one bird last year. It’s tracking 3 this year & they followed same route with ‘astonishing precision'.

On Camera

Colonel Sonam Wangchuk, MVC—a quiet warrior, a gentle soul, the Lion of Ladakh

Beneath the uniform and the gallantry award was a man of rare humility. There was no trace of bravado in Colonel Sonam Wangchuk, no attempt to wear his achievements on his sleeve.

India bond yields rise as RBI moves to drain liquidity, lift overnight rates

New Delhi: India’s sovereign bond yields rose after the central bank announced its first step this year to drain cash from the banking system,...

Army promotes Col Purohit, acquitted in 2008 Malegaon blast case, to Brigadier; to not retire yet

This means he will serve Indian Army for a minimum of another 2 years as Brigadier, unless he picks up the next rank of Major General.

The world’s in a flux. India must reform, consolidate & build a strong economy

We now live in a world order that will keep shifting. India must use this window. This also means we remain disciplined enough not to be knee-jerked into reacting to what Pakistan sees as its moment in the sun.