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Saturday, July 19, 2025
TopicIndia forest cover

Topic: India forest cover

‘Broad definition of forests & imprecise data’. Why govt forest cover report might be too optimistic

The latest State of Forests Report highlighted that India's total forest and tree cover accounted for 25.17% of the country’s total geographical area—an increase of 3.41% since 2021.

At UNFF 19, India showcases its sustainable forest management success, expansion of protected areas

At 19th edition of UN Forum on Forests, India highlights a 15-yr increase in forest cover, its high priority for biodiversity, wildlife conservation & introduces its green credit programme.

What interim SC order on Modi govt’s forest conservation law means for environmental protection

Court order comes in response to petition challenging Forest (Conservation) Amendment Act, 2023. SC asks states, UTs to revert to 'dictionary definition' of forests while preparing records.

India’s renewable energy push clashes with reforestation pledge. It will cost forest cover

The competition for land between renewable enegry installations and forest cover may invariably favour the former because it is backed by large industrial and economic interests.

On Camera

Fauja Singh’s death shows Indian roads remain a national emergency—474 lives lost every day

Fauja Singh, 114, died after being hit by a speeding car. His death renews questions about India’s deadly roads, rising accidents, and poor traffic discipline.

India-US set to ink mini trade deal soon, reach understanding on agricultural & dairy products

Mini deal will likely see no cut in 10% baseline tariff on Indian exports announced by Trump on 2 April, it is learnt, but additional 26% tariffs are set to be reduced.

Not just AK-203, India & Russia to jointly manufacture AK-19 and PPK-20 for domestic use and export 

India-Russia JV is also racing to deliver 7,000 more AK-203 assault rifles by 15 Aug. These are currently being made with 50% indigenisation and this will surge to 100% by 31 December.

Strategic partner one day, tactical nightmare the next: India’s learning Trumplomacy the hard way

Public, loud, upfront, filled with impropriety and high praise sometimes laced with insults. This is what we call Trumplomacy. But the larger objective is the same: American supremacy.