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Rice feeds more than half the world, but scientists say current farming is crossing Earth’s safe limits for climate, water, and nutrients, and that makes every bowl part of a bigger planetary balancing actRice cultivation, a global staple, is pushing Earth's natural systems beyond safe limits, particularly concerning climate change, water use...27 Jun, 2026, 04.53 PM IST- CBIC rolls out green channel to speed emergency imports during oil spill crisesIn a significant move to bolster environmental protection, the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs has launched a dedicated 'green ...27 Jun, 2026, 12.22 AM IST
- Why are oil prices up today, and will Brent, US WTI crude futures continue to rise or fall again? Cargo ship attack near Oman lifts crude pricesWhy are oil prices up today, and will Brent, US WTI crude futures continue to rise or fall again? Oil prices gained more than 2% after a ca...26 Jun, 2026, 02.33 AM IST
- Vessel hit by 'unknown projectile' in Hormuz Strait: Maritime agencyThe UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) security agency reported that the incident occurred 7.5 nautical miles (14 kilometres) southeast o...25 Jun, 2026, 10.38 PM IST
- In 1859, English settlers released 24 wild rabbits; in 2024, scientists were shocked to find that the DNA of almost all the rabbits in Australia descended from those 24A seemingly simple request for hunting rabbits in 1859 by Thomas Austin in Australia unleashed a continental plague. While rabbits were int...25 Jun, 2026, 07.48 PM IST
- Oil falls to pre-war levels on rising Middle East supplyOil prices have dropped to pre-Iran war levels as increased Middle Eastern supply overshadows demand worries. Flows through the Strait of H...25 Jun, 2026, 06.00 PM IST
- Maharashtra govt accepts demand for thermal power plant audits amid concerns over fly ash disposalMaharashtra government will audit thermal power plants following assembly concerns over fly ash disposal and its environmental impact, espe...25 Jun, 2026, 04.10 PM IST
- TotalEnergies awaits ruling in high-stakes climate trialA French court will rule Thursday on whether oil and gas giant TotalEnergies breached its legal duty to address environmental risks in a hi...25 Jun, 2026, 08.35 AM IST
- RBI in wait-and-watch mode despite easing West Asia risks: Sanjay MalhotraDespite easing West Asian tensions, the RBI remains cautious, with Governor Sanjay Malhotra emphasizing data dependency over pre-set intere...24 Jun, 2026, 02.06 PM IST
- Best Proverb of the day: "Soup spills on the way from the bowl to the mouth." A life lesson on celebrating earlyBest Proverb of the day: The Mexican saying "Soup spills on the way from the bowl to the mouth" teaches that nothing is certain until it is...24 Jun, 2026, 02.02 PM IST
- Trump orders probe because gas prices not falling enoughDonald Trump said on Wednesday he ordered an investigation into major oil companies over high gasoline prices as the US leader faces critic...24 Jun, 2026, 12.44 PM IST
- Best proverb of the day: 'Spilt water won’t go back into its...' - this Japanese saying teaches intriguing life lessons on irreversible choices and lasting consequences and why you can’t undo actions once they are doneBest proverb of the day: Life's rapid pace often leads to hasty decisions and spoken words with lasting consequences. A Japanese proverb il...24 Jun, 2026, 01.43 AM IST
- UN chief ups climate pitch, targets fossil fuels and AIAcknowledging that temperature increases will breach the 1.5C guardrail, Guterres focused on the need to take measures to ensure that the r...24 Jun, 2026, 12.37 AM IST
- UN chief calls on AI firms to come clean on environmental costsThe rapid development of data centres globally to fuel the AI revolution has drawn scrutiny from environmental groups for their high energy...23 Jun, 2026, 07.51 PM IST
- Jairam Ramesh writes to Sarbanand Sonowal, seeks clarifications on Great Nicobar project's transhipment portCongress leader Jairam Ramesh has questioned Union Minister Sarbanand Sonowal about the Great Nicobar Island project's transhipment port, s...22 Jun, 2026, 11.19 AM IST
- Beyond West Asia conflict: India's oil imports back on track, boosted by record Russian shipmentsIndia’s crude oil imports have returned to normal levels in June, recovering after earlier disruptions caused by geopolitical tensions and ...22 Jun, 2026, 05.01 AM IST
- Rupee rebounds, but risks aboundThe rupee has experienced a brief rebound fueled by optimism surrounding the potential reopening of the Hormuz Strait and a decrease in oil...21 Jun, 2026, 11.15 PM IST
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