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‘Not independent’ — new panel to ensure SC’s environment orders are followed will report to govt

Central Empowered Committee was first formed on SC's orders & reported to it, but now environment ministry has notified permanent body with all members to be appointed by Centre.

Tiger conservation body seeks clarity on SC stay on construction within reserves, national parks

National Tiger Conservation Authority raises concerns about order impacting infra projects & welfare activities, defends construction of zoo/tiger safari in Corbett Tiger Reserve's buffer zone.

Govt notifies draft rules for India’s ‘Green Credit’ scheme — ‘meant to incentivise voluntary action’

Green credits earned by individuals & industries will be tradable via a proposed market platform. Notification comes 2 months after environment ministry readied the scheme's draft contours.

‘Impossible to implement’ — SC order relaxing regulation of activities in eco-sensitive zones

The order was pronounced Wednesday on central government’s application to modify the June 2022 judgment which sparked concerns related to development and existing land use. 

‘Objections hasty,’ says Haryana govt on calls for scrapping Aravalli Safari Park project

Residents & conservationists have flagged increase in human presence, traffic, construction, water usage & waste generated because of the project will negatively impact Aravalli ecosystem.

Environmental clearances: NGT frets over capacity building of states, asks Centre to lay rules

Centre's move to grant states the power of clearing large projects was contested by NGO. Earlier, NGT had found 'inadequacy in performance' of authorities in 2 states.

Govt hasn’t done enough on road dust, landfill fires to cut NCR air pollution: Parliament panel

Standing Committee says environment ministry has not acted on the recommendations it had formulated and submitted to Parliament in August 2018.

10 more Indian wetlands identified as crucial to global biodiversity. Here’s why it matters

According to India State of Forest Report, 2019, the country has 62,466 wetlands covering 3.83% of its recorded forest area.

How a wildlife conservation pact between India and Nepal can boost their bilateral ties

The Indian government is all set to ink an agreement with its counterpart in Nepal for preservation of biodiversity and species like rhinos, tigers and elephants.

On Camera

Sergio Gor as US envoy raises red flags. Delhi must read the signal, be optimistic

Delhi must see opportunity in the new envoy, to be prepared for hurdles, yet be forward-looking and free of preconceived notions that could spoil any chances of a breakthrough.

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.

‘Committed to joint command, control, combat capability & theaterisation’—Navy chief

Mhow: The Navy is committed to synergising its command control, communications and combat capability with the Indian Army and the Indian Air Force with...

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.