Geo–economic risk topping global threats in near future, extreme weather over a decade
Ninety per cent of the respondents expect turbulent and unsettled years ahead, finds global report
ECONOMY
ECONOMY
LEAD STORY
After facing severe criticism, Centre issues statement to justify G-RAM-G, that replaces MGNREGA
- by The Plurals News Network
- January 15, 2026
As the Centre defends the new Viksit Bharat — Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) as a digitized, "convergent" upgrade with increased work days, global backlash intensifies. Nobel laureate Joseph Stiglitz and MGNREGA architect Jean Dreze argue that shifting the financial burden to states and removing the "demand-driven" legal guarantee effectively sabotages India's rural
ECONOMY
LEAD STORY
Closure directions to 16 industrial units in National Capital Region for “gross” environment violations
- by The Plurals News Network
- January 10, 2026
Amid worsening air quality in Delhi, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has directed the immediate closure of 16 industrial units across the NCR—specifically in Haryana, UP, and Rajasthan—citing gross environmental violations. Additionally, a special inspection drive in Delhi’s Naraina area revealed that 90% of inspected units were operating without the mandatory No Objection
LEAD STORY
ECONOMY
Rains in India and Pakistan caused maximum deaths among major global disasters during 2025
- by Jayanta Basu
- December 27, 2025
Disasters cost most in the US where Trump continues to ignore climate change
ENVIRONMENT
ECONOMY
LEAD STORY
Show-cause to six thermal power plants around Delhi for violating norms and triggering air pollution
- by The Plurals News Network
- December 25, 2025
Central agency fixes Rs 61.85 crore environmental compensation for erring units, asked to reply within a fortnight
CLIMATE CHANGE
COP 30
ECONOMY
LEAD STORY
Adaptation Fund gets barely 40 per cent of its minimum requirement at COP30, say experts
- by Jayanta Basu
- November 22, 2025
India's last project from the fund approved in 2016, litmus test for developed countries and UNFCCC process
POLITICS
COP 30
ECONOMY
LEAD STORY
Developed countries violating, deviating from Paris Agreement, charges India at Belém talks and demands fund commitment
- by Jayanta Basu
- November 17, 2025
India alleges that Global North is reducing financial support, developing countries including China support India
COP 30
ECONOMY
Global energy transition budget raised to USD 148 billion annual investment at COP30
- by Biswendu Bhattacharjee
- November 15, 2025
Alliance focuses on setting up grids and storage facilities for clean energy transmission
CLIMATE CHANGE
COP 30
ECONOMY
LEAD STORY
Fossil fuel lobbyist number breaks records in COP 30, as fossil fuel emission rises
- by Jayanta Basu
- November 15, 2025
Oil lobby argues that engagement is essential for just transition, counters claim that they are influencing the discourse
HEALTH
COP 30
ECONOMY
LEAD STORY
Shot in the arm for climate linked health action at Belém, global philanthropies commit $300 million
- by Jayanta Basu
- November 14, 2025
Priority on air pollution, heat stress, infectious diseases; move to align with Belém Health Action Plan