PM decides, his government declines; India “withdraws” claim to host COP 33 in 2028
Several theories circulating to explain India’s U-turn; climate experts term the decision as a setback
POLITICS
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ENVIRONMENT
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Six thermal power plants near Delhi to pay Rs 62 crore as environmental compensation
- by The Plurals News Network
- April 8, 2026
Air quality monitor finds plants non-compliant with rule on blending biomass with coal
OPINION
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Bengal Election 2026: New government should minimise road accident deaths
- by Bhargab Maitra
- April 6, 2026
Five key steps, including an integrated public transport modes structure and auto- and e-rickshaw policy, are necessary
ENVIRONMENT
LEAD STORY
Five out of 10 most globally polluted cities are in India as per 2005 data, says report
- by Jayanta Basu
- April 4, 2026
Pakistan tops the most polluted country list followed by Bangladesh, India is in sixth position
OPINION
Bengal Election 2026
LEAD STORY
Bengal Election 2026: I was part of two Parliamentary environment committees but could do little
- by Jawhar Sircar
- April 3, 2026
A list of recommendations should be sent to all the political parties to push them to act
OPINION
Bengal Election 2026
LEAD STORY
Bengal Election 2026: Ask the candidates what are you leaving behind for the next generation?
- by Biswajit Mukherjee
- April 2, 2026
Noise menace to silicosis to Ganga pollution, political indifference to key environmental issues is constant and palpable
POLITICS
Bengal Election 2026
LEAD STORY
Bengal Election 2026:The difference between Left and Right is not just written out in manifestos
- by Md. Salim
- April 1, 2026
CPI(M) manifesto this year, drawn up constituency-wise, focused on five issues: education, health, land and housing, public transport and environment
OPINION
Bengal Election 2026
LEAD STORY
Bengal Election 2026: Destroyers of environment have long reach and deep pockets
- by Pradip Bhattacharya
- March 31, 2026
Stopping illegal stone quarries and coal mines, monitoring polluting industries part of Congress manifesto
POLITICS
Bengal Election 2026
LEAD STORY
Bengal Election 2026: Political leaders admit green agenda mostly missing in party manifestos
- by Jayanta Basu
- March 30, 2026
Environmentalists flag of a range of green concerns leading to Bengal election while political leaders seek to play developmental challenges as the key reason
Jury out on India announcing new emission cut targets amid ongoing war
Indian domestic target more stringent compared to international commitment