Risks cloud hover over microfinanceThe Reserve Bank of India, too, raised concerns over higher inflation due to low average rainfall and supply chain disruptions due to geopo...
13 Jun, 2026, 12.55 AM IST
El Nino returns to Pacific, likely to intensify through monsoon season, says IMDEl Nino has returned to the tropical Pacific. The India Meteorological Department warns it may intensify during the southwest monsoon. The ...
12 Jun, 2026, 07.12 PM IST
Global rice production was 713 million tonnes per year during 2006-2015, saw growth: StudyGlobal rice production saw significant growth from the 1960s to the 2010s. This increase was primarily due to management decisions such as ...
12 Jun, 2026, 05.17 PM IST
B Capital leads SolarSquare’s $50-55 million round at $500 million valuationThe latest round comes about 18 months after SolarSquare raised $40 million in a funding round led by Lightspeed. That round had also seen ...
12 Jun, 2026, 11.50 AM IST
South Africa's Drakensberg grasslands still look the same, but farmers say droughts, heatwaves, and disease are quietly changing what the land can supportDrought and heatwaves are decimating sheep flocks in South Africa's Drakensberg mountains, threatening the livelihoods and cultural identit...
11 Jun, 2026, 06.54 PM IST
FD interest rates up to 7.80%: These 2 banks have increased fixed deposit rates on select tenures; investors to earn moreHIghest FD interest rates: Unity Small Finance Bank and AU Small Finance Bank have revised their fixed deposit interest rates, offering enh...
11 Jun, 2026, 05.52 PM IST
Why the 2026 World Cup could be football's biggest climate polluter yet, according to new researchThe upcoming FIFA Men's World Cup in the US, Canada, and Mexico faces criticism for its environmental impact. Researchers warn it could be ...
11 Jun, 2026, 05.21 PM IST
SatSure bags $2.6 million grant to build AI-powered Earth observation modelsIndian space startup SatSure Analytics received a $2.57 million grant to develop AI models for Earth observation, bolstering the nation's s...
11 Jun, 2026, 04.35 PM IST
Paris accord threshold could be breached in 4 years as warming accelerates: AnalysisEarth's climate is warming rapidly due to human actions. Global temperatures reached 1.37 degrees Celsius last year. Scientists warn the 1....
11 Jun, 2026, 03.14 PM IST
JSW–The Times of India Earth Care Awards Recognises Champions of Climate Action and Sustainability11 Jun, 2026, 03.08 PM IST
Govt identifies 197 districts most vulnerable to El Nino impact, prepares contingency planIndia's Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced 197 districts are vulnerable to El Nino. The government has prepared state-wis...
10 Jun, 2026, 06.18 PM IST
'Godzilla El Nino is coming to your doorstep': Why scientists are worried about a powerful climate threatScientists anticipate El Nino's arrival soon, with a 90% certainty, potentially becoming a strong event. This natural climate pattern, mark...
10 Jun, 2026, 04.06 PM IST
Majority of Indian firms face persistent external disruptions: ReportIndian businesses face talent challenges due to external disruptions. Climate shocks, infrastructure issues, and health outbreaks are affec...
09 Jun, 2026, 06.47 PM IST
Bonn climate meetings: Concerned by declining levels of climate finance, says IndiaIndia has voiced concerns at UN climate meetings in Bonn regarding reduced climate finance and a widening adaptation finance gap. The natio...
09 Jun, 2026, 04.53 PM IST
India's climate-tech funding reaches $12.8 billion across 1,583 startups & 17 yearsIndia's climate-tech sector has attracted significant investment, with startups raising $12.8 billion by June 2026. Driven by decarbonisati...
08 Jun, 2026, 09.14 PM IST
IFC commits USD 50 million to Hygenco to promote green hydrogen in IndiaInternational Finance Corporation is investing USD 50 million in Hygenco Green Energies. This funding supports green hydrogen projects acro...
05 Jun, 2026, 03.14 PM IST
Brazilian government commits $617.5M to Amazon ecological investmentBrazil is investing over 3 billion reais to boost ecological projects in the Amazon. This initiative supports sustainable tourism and the b...
26 May, 2026, 11.23 AM IST