Environmental Impact Assessment

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Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismDistribution of Key Natural ResourcesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEnvironmental Impact Assessment
10 Apr, 2026

In Odisha clashes between police & tribals, bauxite mining in focus, Pg16

Odisha tribals clash with police over Vedanta's Sijimali bauxite mine amid environmental and livelihood concerns, raising governance questions.

Important International Institutions, Agencies and ForaConservation, Pollution and DegradationEnvironmental Impact Assessment
9 Apr, 2026

No new clearances for production of refrigerant gases after 2027: Centre, Pg12

India to halt new HFC refrigerant production clearances post-2027, aligning with Kigali Amendment for ozone layer protection.

Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and DegradationEnvironmental Impact Assessment
8 Apr, 2026

On India’s updated climate pledges, Pg10

India updates climate pledges, committing to emission reduction and non-fossil fuel targets amidst economic and developmental constraints.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsConservation, Pollution and DegradationEnvironmental Impact Assessment
7 Apr, 2026

Road stretch built by NHAI encroached upon wetland: NGT, Pg1

NGT finds NHAI violated environmental norms by encroaching on Delhi wetland during UER-II construction, orders review.

Conservation, Pollution and DegradationEnvironmental Impact Assessment
2 Apr, 2026

Rare whales in the way of Trump’s oil drilling plan, PgII

Trump's oil drilling plan threatens rare Rice's whales in Gulf of Mexico, risking extinction and endangering other marine species.

Conservation, Pollution and DegradationEnvironmental Impact Assessment
31 Mar, 2026

Is global warming being measured comprehensively? A new study flags gaps, Pg18

New study proposes Radiative Forcing-based Accounting (RFA) to improve measurement of global warming impact of different greenhouse gases.

Important International Institutions, Agencies and ForaConservation, Pollution and DegradationEnvironmental Impact Assessment
24 Mar, 2026

Hope builds for nations to save bird that flies 30,000 km, PgII

Hudsonian godwit population faces 95% decline due to climate change and habitat loss, prompting international conservation efforts under CMS.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Environmental Impact Assessment
21 Mar, 2026

‘Undemocratic’ politics in Great Nicobar over land, Pg8

Great Nicobar settlers demand fair compensation amid mega-project, even as tribal land alienation raises concerns about justice.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesConservation, Pollution and DegradationEnvironmental Impact Assessment
7 Mar, 2026

Panel led by MoEF Secy ‘suppressed’ FSI view on Aravalli, amicus informs SC, Pg1

Aravalli definition row: SC's amicus alleges panel 'suppressed' FSI view, raising concerns over environmental protection and mining operations.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesConservation, Pollution and DegradationEnvironmental Impact Assessment
4 Mar, 2026

Contractor of Ratle project dumped muck in Chenab, NGT finds, Pg2

NGT penalizes MEIL for Chenab river pollution during Ratle project, orders restoration cost payment and biodiversity park development.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Environmental Impact Assessment
4 Mar, 2026

1 in 3 auctioned coal blocks miss operational deadlines, Pg15

Coal block auction failures: 31 of 98 miss deadlines, hindering domestic output and increasing import dependence despite policy interventions.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesConservation, Pollution and DegradationEnvironmental Impact Assessment
4 Mar, 2026

Mind the expertise gap in NGT, Pg10

Investigation reveals expertise gaps in NGT, raising concerns over impartial environmental governance and project clearances favoring developers, 2020-2025.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesConservation, Pollution and DegradationEnvironmental Impact AssessmentAccountability and Ethical Governance
26 Feb, 2026

NGT has space for experts, most of them now are former Govt officers, Pg9

NGT appointments face scrutiny as ex-government officers dominate expert roles, raising conflict of interest concerns and compromising environmental justice.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesConservation, Pollution and DegradationEnvironmental Impact Assessment
26 Feb, 2026

2020-25: In 4 of 5 appeals, green watchdog NGT rules in favour of developers to clear projects, Pg1

NGT shows pro-industry tilt, favouring developers in 80% of cases related to environmental clearances between 2020-25, raising concerns.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismConservation, Pollution and DegradationEnvironmental Impact AssessmentSecurity Challenges and Management in Border Areas
22 Feb, 2026

Why has NGT cleared the Nicobar project?, Pg13

NGT greenlights Great Nicobar project amidst environmental concerns, balancing development with ecological safeguards and strategic national interests.

Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and DegradationEnvironmental Impact Assessment
20 Feb, 2026

Time lost in litigation gives Arunachal project 11-year extension of green clearance, Pg15

Arunachal's 1750 MW Demwe project receives 11-year green clearance extension despite environmental concerns and litigation history.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Environmental Impact AssessmentSecurity Challenges and Management in Border Areas
19 Feb, 2026

Nicobar project's strategic & ecological consequences, Pg16

NGT greenlights ₹81,000 Cr Great Nicobar project amidst ecological concerns, strategic importance cited for transshipment hub near Malacca Strait.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEnvironmental Impact Assessment
17 Feb, 2026

NGT clears ₹92,000-cr. Great Nicobar project, Pg1

NGT greenlights ₹92,000-cr Great Nicobar project, directs strict compliance with environmental norms amid ecological concerns and local objections.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryEnvironmental Impact Assessment
17 Feb, 2026

SC to take a fresh look at pleas on ex post facto eco clearance regime, Pg12

Supreme Court reconsiders ex post facto environmental clearances amid concerns over legality and project impacts, scheduling detailed hearing on February 25.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEnvironmental Impact Assessment
17 Feb, 2026

NGT clears Great Nicobar, cites 'strategic' role, no 'good ground' to interfere, Pg3

NGT greenlights Great Nicobar project citing strategic importance and adequate environmental safeguards, dismissing concerns over ecological damage and ICRZ violations.

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