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Odisha got highest funds under Centre’s wildlife habitats scheme in last 5 yrs, AP got none

New Delhi: In the last 11 years, the number of tiger reserves in the country rose from 48 to 58, while elephant reserves increased...

25 of 130 cities under National Clean Air Programme see spike in pollution levels

Govt launched the programme with aim of improving air quality in 130 cities. A majority of the cities did witness a reduction in PM10 levels, Lok Sabha was informed.

SO2 emission not a ‘major public health concern’—environment ministry defends revised norms after flak

Green activists are livid with Centre postponing the compliance date for thermal power plants to install emission regulation machinery for the sixth time.

Delhi Zoo to sign ‘knowledge sharing’ MoU with Vantara, but no management transfer, say officials

Aim to provide training to Delhi Zoo employees, knowledge sharing of best practices and veterinary support for large animals.

In letter to PM, ex-IFS officers red-flag Aravalli safari’s focus on govt & private investments

Haryana govt had formed a panel under the principal chief conservator of forests–cum–chief wildlife warden in January to monitor matters related to the setting up of the project

Why Tamil Nadu’s shores have become a death trap for Olive Ridley turtles

Initial autopsy reports have indicated that the probable cause of the deaths could be drowning. TN govt issues stern warnings, increases surveillance around coastlines.

‘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.

World association suspends Delhi Zoo for 6 months over case of ‘chained’ African elephant Shankar

Failure to comply with WAZA order can lead to indefinite suspension, world body warns. In 2020, ThePrint had reported how Delhi High Court had stepped for well-being of Shankar.

Number of forest fires drop from 3.45 lakh in 2020 to 2.03 lakh in 2024, loss of wildlife not known

In response to a question in Parliament, govt says India saw lowest number of forest fires between November 2023 & June 2024 in 4 yrs. At 21,033, Uttarakhand recorded the highest number.

India’s green MPs—5 parliamentarians who fired the most environment questions in Lok Sabha

Meet the MPs who have been at the forefront of raising environmental and climate issues in Parliament over the last decade.

On Camera

Indians should adopt stray dogs. It’s what Hindu value system teaches

Compassion and cohabitation with animals are ingrained in the Indian value system. A humane solution must be found for the rising conflict between man and free-range animals.

New insolvency frameworks to shorter timelines, how 2025 amendment bill proposes to transform IBC

New bill aims to fix key issues with IBC 2016, including delays & patchy implementation, and protect creditors, with window for genuine promoters to retain control of their companies.

Army ramps up two-front readiness, 5 Bhairav Commando units ready for frontline deployment

Three battalions are being deployed along northern frontier with China and Pakistan, one in the northeast and another on western front, ThePrint has learnt.

That Oval Office picture for ages deserves closer Indian reading, with a geopolitical lens

Putin sees this as a victory. Europeans have decided to deal with Trump on his terms for the sake of the larger Western alliance. We look at the lessons for us in India.