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Supreme Court allows limited use of green crackers for Deepavali, rejecting total ban while mandating CSIR-NEERI specifications for reduced pollution.
India-EFTA TEPA, now active, targets $100 billion investment and 1 million jobs, fostering crucial technology transfer in geothermal, carbon capture, and sustainable ocean management.
Union Cabinet clears Rs 1.86 lakh crore Green Energy Corridor Phase-III to evacuate 135 GW renewable energy and integrate 50 GWh battery storage by 2033.
Indian cities transform wastewater into valuable resource through Swachh Bharat Mission, achieving Water Plus certification and circular economy goals.
Union Environment Minister launches National Coastal Mission 2.0 guidelines with ₹767 crore outlay to boost coastal resilience and blue economy by 2031.
Global study reveals ancient grasslands, once destroyed, never fully regenerate, impacting biodiversity and carbon storage, urging India for a national restoration policy.
TRAFFIC report reveals 3,808 tigers seized in 25 years, urging intelligence-led, landscape-scale approach to combat sophisticated wildlife crime networks.
Union Minister hands over first PRAMAAN certificates under IFWCS, boosting sustainable forest management, global trade compliance, and livelihoods for forest-dependent communities.
Union Minister launches PRAGATI-50 initiative to transform 50 cities into Swachhata models, leveraging technology and citizen participation for urban cleanliness and waste management.
CAQM tightens air pollution control in NCR with revised GRAP, imposing stricter vehicle and construction dust norms, alongside enhanced monitoring.
Delhi implements stringent vehicle curbs, construction bans, and 50% WFH from November 1 to combat severe winter pollution.
India tackles massive food loss and waste across its value chain, aiming for food security, reduced emissions, and improved incomes through data, technology, and policy integration.
India's green highway initiative integrates sustainable practices like extensive plantations, bio-bitumen technology, and satellite monitoring to transform road infrastructure and achieve environmental goals.
Indian Coast Guard averts major maritime disaster off Paradip, rescuing Belize-flagged chemical tanker from capsizing and preventing oil spill.
COP31 hosts Australia and Türkiye, major fossil fuel users, face scrutiny over their climate agenda, omitting direct fossil fuel transition and loss and damage financing.
PM Modi urges public participation for Census 2027, highlighting digital self-enumeration for accurate national data, while also addressing security, culture, environment, and social issues.
India achieves 200 GW renewable energy capacity, emerging as a global clean energy leader through policy reforms, schemes, and international initiatives.
Karnataka Legislature unanimously rejects Kasturirangan report for Western Ghats ESA, demanding a physical survey and citing livelihood impacts on local communities.
India inaugurates its first port-based e-methanol plant at Kandla, Gujarat, investing ₹2,300 crore to produce green fuel for ships, boosting exports and net-zero goals.
Karnataka faces mounting pressure to accept Western Ghats ESA framework, balancing farmer livelihoods and conservation, as other states advance implementation.
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