MNRE: No Pause on Renewable Energy Project Financing
MNRE clarifies it hasn't asked lenders to stop financing renewable projects. India hits 50% non-fossil fuel capacity target early. Read the full story for details on solar manufacturing growth.
MNRE clarifies it hasn't asked lenders to stop financing renewable projects. India hits 50% non-fossil fuel capacity target early. Read the full story for details on solar manufacturing growth.
Scientists confirm the rediscovery of the elusive bamboo shrimp in Karnataka, ending a 70-year absence. The last unverified sighting was in 1951. Read more about this ecological breakthrough.
A new study finds anacondas have maintained a 17-foot length for 12 million years, defying evolution. Discover the mystery of their 'super-resilience'. Read more!
Nagpur University and the Bamboo Research Centre sign a 5-year MoU to foster innovation, skill development, and sustainable livelihoods in Vidarbha's bamboo sector. Explore the future of green construction and entrepreneurship.
Scientists rediscover the bamboo shrimp in Karnataka and Odisha after 72 years. Learn about this rare species, the challenges faced, and the urgent need for conservation.
Hong Kong activist Finn Lau challenges official bamboo scaffolding blame for deadly fire that killed 128. Read his explosive analysis of government negligence and safety failures.
Massive fire at Wang Fuk Court residential complex claims 128 lives, dozens missing. Hong Kong government sets up $38 million relief fund as investigation begins into safety failures.
Scientists discover 37,000-year-old thorny bamboo fossil in Manipur, revealing Ice Age survival secrets and rewriting Asia's botanical history. Explore this groundbreaking find!
Rare 37,000-year-old bamboo fossils discovered in Manipur provide groundbreaking insights into India's Ice Age environment. Learn how this discovery changes our understanding of prehistoric India.
Deadly Hong Kong apartment fire claims 55 lives as K-pop stars including Jackson Wang and Yuqi express grief and mobilize relief efforts. Investigation reveals safety violations.
Over 5,300 Mizoram farmers face devastating crop losses as bamboo flowering triggers rodent population explosion. Learn how this rare ecological event impacts agriculture.
Hong Kong's deadliest building fire claims 65 lives, with 300 missing. The inferno at Wang Fuk Court, fueled by scaffolding, prompts a safety probe. Read the full investigation.
Hong Kong's worst fire in 30 years kills 55+, exposing bamboo scaffolding risks. Learn why this traditional method persists despite safety concerns and calls for metal alternatives.
Massive Hong Kong residential fire claims 44 lives, leaves 300 missing. Investigators probe safety violations as bamboo scaffolding fueled inferno. Read the full investigation.
Massive fire engulfs Hong Kong's Tai Po estate, killing 44 and leaving hundreds missing. Flames spread rapidly through bamboo scaffolding during building repairs.
Massive fire rips through Hong Kong's Wang Fuk Court complex, killing 44 people and leaving hundreds injured or missing. Read about the tragedy and rescue efforts.
Deadly fire engulfs Hong Kong residential complex, killing 13 and displacing hundreds. Bamboo scaffolding fueled rapid spread as rescue operations continue.
COP30 climate summit failed to deliver concrete action. Indian companies must now build resilience, secure supply chains and cut emissions independently to survive climate impacts.
UN human rights chief Volker Turk condemns COP30's weak climate agreement, warning fossil fuel inaction may become crime against humanity. Read the full analysis.
COP30 climate summit concludes with historic $1.2 trillion finance commitment for developing nations but fails to establish fossil fuel phase-out timeline. Key outcomes analyzed.
UN climate chief Stiell warns denial and geopolitics threaten global cooperation as COP29 ends with adaptation funding but no fossil fuel phase-out roadmap. Read the full analysis.
COP30 climate summit in Brazil reflects a major power shift, accommodating India and China's concerns on finance and trade while omitting a fossil fuel phase-out roadmap demanded by EU nations.
Global climate negotiations in Brazil produced agreement but failed to explicitly target fossil fuels. Key outcomes include adaptation finance boost and renewed focus on deforestation.
Nations at COP30 in Brazil agreed on new climate efforts but the deal omits a direct fossil fuel phase-out plan. Critics call the agreement insufficient to meet the 1.5°C goal.
COP30 draft agreement faces criticism for omitting fossil fuel phase-out timeline. Brazil's proposal raises concerns about climate commitments ahead of November summit.
Discover 8 incredible rare rabbit species from around the world, from living fossils to critically endangered wonders. Explore nature's hidden treasures today!
India demands differentiated approach to fossil fuel phase-out at COP30, citing welfare schemes like Ujjwala. Brazil's political package faces deadlock over climate finance and trade measures.
Fire breaks out at COP30 climate summit in Brazil, forcing evacuation during crucial negotiations. No injuries reported. Stay updated on climate talks developments.
India's Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav meets China's climate envoy as 80+ nations push for fossil fuel phase-out roadmap at COP30 in Brazil. Key climate finance and trade issues discussed.
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