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Catch 'em before they fall: India's new climate safety netIndian cities face a dual threat of extreme heat and torrential monsoons, severely impacting informal workers. Traditional insurance and go...
Europe can’t just air-condition its way out of the heatwave meltdownEurope's infrastructure, built for cold, is struggling with record heatwaves. From buckling train tracks and melting roads to hospitals can...
India remains fastest-growing major economy; reforms key to sustaining momentum: HUL ChairmanIndia's economy is leading global growth, driven by a young population, robust digital infrastructure, and supportive policies. HUL Chairma...
Darjeeling tea industry seeks Centre's support amid deepening financial stressDarjeeling's famed tea industry is facing severe financial strain due to aging bushes, climate woes, and labor shortages, leading to a sign...
This tiny Indian village receives 5 times more rain than Mumbai every year, yet its residents have mastered the art of survival with ancient tricks smarter than modern techIn Mawsynram, the world's wettest village, residents have mastered living with relentless rain. Their ingenious 'knup' rain shields, crafte...
The adaptation imperative: Subnational action and India’s heat challengeAt present, more than three-quarters (76%) of India’s population is at high or very high risk of extreme heat.
Why risk strategy will define India Inc’s next decadeBy converting global risk signals into actionable growth edges, Indian businesses can not only safeguard their operations but also position...
Europe heatwave: Where in Europe is the heatwave and when will it end? 101 million Europeans under 35°C+ due to "heat dome"Heatwave in Europe 2026: Europe is grappling with a severe heatwave, with over 100 million people experiencing temperatures above 35°C. Wes...
'From ships to chips': EAM Jaishankar says India, South Korea have complementarities in many fieldsIndia's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, at the Jeju Forum, called for stronger cooperation between India and South Korea, referenc...
India’s $55 billion green energy pipeline faces climate damageIndia's ambitious renewable energy expansion faces a significant climate threat, with $55 billion in planned solar, wind, and hydropower as...
India's growth story runs through waterIndia's ambitious industrial expansion faces a critical hurdle: water scarcity. As manufacturing's GDP contribution targets 25%, companies ...
Govt holds inter-ministerial meet to operationalise G RAM G Act convergence framework ahead of July 1 rolloutA crucial inter-ministerial meeting was held to finalize the convergence framework for the Viksit Bharat - Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevik...
Banks boost renewable energy credit by 7% in April amid energy security concernsBanks are boosting credit to renewable energy projects, with a 7% jump in April, as global conflicts highlight India's reliance on oil. Thi...
California's coastal sand dunes are becoming history, and the first-ever map shows how 165 years of development and erosion have shrunk a natural shield against storms and rising seasCalifornia's iconic beaches are losing their natural sand dune protectors, with over half disappearing since the Gold Rush due to developme...
Don't leave Mumbai high and dryMumbai's recent rainfall was a welcome but fleeting relief for its struggling reservoirs. However, true water security in the city depends ...
India's clean energy transition needs cleaner industrial supply chainsIndia's clean energy ambitions depend not just on renewable capacity but also on decarbonising industries. Cleaner supply chains, green man...
Centre to deploy over 100 officers for VB-G RAM G rollout from July 1Over 100 area officers are being deployed nationwide to aid states and Union Territories in implementing the VB-G RAM G Act from July 1. Th...
Put a freeze on extreme heat: Why India needs more than just heatwave warningsIndia faces severe heatwaves. Dangerous heat now affects large areas with little relief. This crisis demands action beyond meteorology. Hea...
International Finance Corporation announces $371 million investment in data centre operator SifyThe International Finance Corporation is investing $371 million in Sify Technologies. This funding will develop two new data centres in Nav...
New Pashmina Board aims to put Ladakh's luxury fibre on the global mapLadakh is establishing the Ladakh Pashmina Development Board to boost its famed fibre worldwide. This new body will protect the Pashmina va...