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All in the name

New Delhi, Aug. 1 -- Summary A proposed UN resolution aimed at reducing non-communicable diseases could inadvertently harm nutrition in developing countries. Experts warn that the call to eliminate t... Read More


Mistaken identity

New Delhi, Aug. 1 -- Summary A Central Zoo Authority report reveals a mix-up in identifying the Alpine musk deer for conservation breeding, mistakenly initiating programs for the Himalayan musk deer i... Read More


Can indigenous territories and protected areas save the Amazon?

New Delhi, Aug. 1 -- Summary Indigenous Territories and Protected Areas (ITPA) are crucial for preserving the Amazon rainforest. But they are under threat from human activities like deforestation and... Read More


Tigers turning maneaters? Why do big cats hunt and eat humans in the country of the 18 tides?

New Delhi, July 31 -- Summary In the Sundarbans, tigers are notorious for attacking and consuming humans, a behavior not seen in other regions. Experts suggest environmental factors like brackish wat... Read More


Centre refuses to amend DPDP Act to protect journalists, whistleblowers and RTI activists

New Delhi, July 31 -- Summary The central government's refusal to amend the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, has sparked concerns among journalists, whistleblowers and RTI activists Press ... Read More


Daily Heat Tracker: Highest jump of 3 degrees C recorded by Port Blair

New Delhi, July 31 -- Note: Data for capital cities of 27 states (data not available for Goa) and 8 union territories. In certain states where data is not available for the capital city, data for one ... Read More


Empowerment through CFRR: The tribals of Kamepur in Chhattisgarh consider rights over the forest as 'actual' freedom

New Delhi, July 31 -- Summary In Kamepur village, Chhattisgarh, the Community Forest Resource Rights (CFRR) have transformed the tribal community's relationship with the forest, granting them true ind... Read More


Chhattisgarh's invocation of "scientific forest management" thinly veiled attempt to sabotage Gram Sabha autonomy and indigenous knowledge

New Delhi, July 31 -- Summary In Chhattisgarh, the Forest Department's use of 'scientific forest management' is seen as a strategy to undermine Gram Sabha autonomy and indigenous knowledge. The vague... Read More


As told to Parliament (July 29, 2025): 242.78 GW non-fossil fuel based electricity generation capacity installed in India

New Delhi, July 30 -- A total of 242.78 GW non-fossil fuel based electricity generation capacity has been installed in India, as on June 30, 2025, Shripad Yesso Naik, minister of state for new & renew... Read More


Empowerment through CFRR: In Chhattisgarh's Amaad, the forest has become more secure and produce collection has increased

New Delhi, July 30 -- This is the second of a 3-part series Amaad is one of the 134 villages of Chhattisgarh's Gariaband district that have received Community Forest Resource Rights (CFRR). The Gram ... Read More