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India prioritizes critical minerals for strategic autonomy, addressing supply chain vulnerabilities through domestic exploration and global partnerships for clean energy.
India launches ₹84,084 crore Samudra Manthan scheme to unlock vast offshore hydrocarbon potential, targeting 600 MMTOE reserves and boosting energy self-reliance.
Government leverages advanced digital tools and schemes like Atal Bhujal Yojana, NAQUIM, and JSJB for comprehensive water management, conservation, and groundwater recharge across states.
Glaw Lake in Arunachal Pradesh designated India's 101st Ramsar Site, marking a significant milestone for biodiversity conservation and sustainable livelihoods.
Facing extinction, Chhattisgarh launches ambitious plan to translocate wild buffaloes from Assam, establishing enclosures and a five-point conservation strategy.
Two helicopters collide battling Greek wildfires; Hungary's nuclear plant shuts due to Danube's record low water levels amid Europe's climate-exacerbated heatwaves.
Kerala faces renewed devastating landslides and floods due to intense rainfall, offshore trough, and human interventions, highlighting its inherent vulnerability.
OPEC+ approves 188,000 bpd oil production hike from September, completing previous cuts amidst global supply disruptions.
India shifts conservation focus beyond isolated protected areas to integrated landscape management, leveraging OECMs and ecological corridors amidst infrastructure expansion.
Zoological Survey of India scientists publish monumental catalogue of 13,703 lepidoptera species, positioning India as a megadiverse nation with 8.25% of global diversity.
Europe faces unprecedented wildfires, particularly in France and Spain, driven by relentless heatwaves and climate change, displacing thousands and surpassing previous records.
India's commercial coal mining reforms, launched in 2020, significantly boost domestic production, generate substantial revenue, and enhance energy security, driving Aatmanirbhar Bharat.
India's coal production surged 7.51% to 69.75 MT in July 2026, with dispatch growing 17.34%, boosting energy security.
Extreme rainfall batters Kerala, claiming eight lives in deadly landslips and flash floods, as government launches emergency relief for 1,465 displaced.
China stages massive naval and air drills near disputed Scarborough Shoal, escalating South China Sea tensions with Philippines over seabed rights.
Varsha Ashok Aglawe makes history as first woman Director General of Geological Survey of India in 176 years, prioritizing critical mineral exploration.
Odisha's 'Catch the Rain' campaign builds 905 structures, restores 98 tanks, and engages communities for vital groundwater recharge and water security.
Cabinet approves 'Samudra Manthan' National Offshore Exploration Scheme with ₹84,084 crore outlay to boost energy security and cut crude oil imports.
India and Rwanda launch inaugural Joint Trade Committee, forging ambitious roadmap to deepen bilateral trade, investment, and critical sectoral cooperation.
IMD forecasts below-normal rainfall for August and second half of monsoon, with strengthening El Niño conditions impacting agricultural prospects.
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