Delhi's Carbon Credit Policy to Generate Revenue from Emissions
Delhi government approves framework to monetize carbon credits from green projects. Policy aims to sell credits internationally, but implementation details remain unclear.
Delhi government approves framework to monetize carbon credits from green projects. Policy aims to sell credits internationally, but implementation details remain unclear.
The Centre plans to expand the Maitri Van eco-restoration model across the Aravali range through private partnerships, offering green credits for plantations achieving 40% crown cover in five years.
The United States has dispatched its first humanitarian aid shipment to Cuba following Hurricane Melissa, marking a significant step in bilateral relations.
Senate Republicans defeated a measure to restrict Trump's military actions in Venezuela. Vice President JD Vance cast the decisive vote after two GOP senators changed positions.
A 30-meter wide road has been illegally carved into Gurgaon's protected Raisina hills, with over 100 trees cut down. Fresh construction continues despite demolition drives, violating Aravali Notification rules.
Weather experts warn of continued cold wave conditions in Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan and Uttarakhand with fluctuating night temperatures. Kanpur recorded 5°C minimum, with chilly winds adding to discomfort.
A visual journey across continents captures a frozen lake in Kyiv, Greenland's diplomatic backdrop, German football fervor, and India's vibrant Magh Mela and temple festivals in January 2026.
Federal agents say the ICE officer who shot Renee Good sustained internal bleeding. The incident has sparked protests and conflicting narratives about self-defense claims.
Iran announces accelerated judicial processes for protesters, including fast-track trials and executions, as tensions escalate with the United States over recent unrest.
New research reveals how wind patterns and rainfall controlled the spread of toxic smoke from Kochi's Brahmapuram landfill fire in March 2023, affecting both urban air quality and marine ecosystems.
Analysts suggest Iran's crackdown on protests is a temporary measure, with comparisons to the 1979 revolution being overly optimistic about regime change.
Residents of New Alipore in Kolkata protested and stopped KMC workers from digging near trees, fearing storm damage. Officials promised corrective action.
A new poll reveals 56% of Americans view the fatal ICE shooting of Renee Good in Minneapolis as inappropriate force, with 51% saying ICE actions make cities less safe.
Former US Navy sailor Jinchao Wei sentenced to over 16 years for transmitting sensitive military information to Chinese intelligence officer in exchange for money.
Former US ambassador Nikki Haley calls for prioritizing visa restrictions on China as the US freezes immigrant visa processing for 75 countries starting 2026.
The Trump administration's indefinite suspension of immigrant visas for 75 countries has angered MAGA supporters because India was left off the list. The policy starts in 2026.
Qatar has officially confirmed the departure of certain personnel from the Al Udeid Air Base. This move comes as a response to the current regional tensions in the Middle East.
A viral video shows ICE agents breaking a car window and forcibly removing a disabled woman during protests in Minneapolis, sparking outrage and official warnings.
A Yale Daily News analysis reveals 97.6% of Yale professors' 2025 political donations went to Democratic candidates and groups, continuing a long-standing trend amid debates about political diversity in academia.
A US Senate hearing on abortion pill safety turned heated as Senator Josh Hawley repeatedly pressed Indian-origin doctor Nisha Verma on whether men can become pregnant, sparking viral debate.
Hyderabad's Bhogi and Sankranti celebrations resulted in over 200 bird injuries, human casualties, and environmental harm from plastic kites and synthetic manja threads.
Tensions escalate in the Middle East as Iran issues warnings and the U.S. withdraws personnel from bases. Qatar confirms drawdowns at Al Udeid Air Base amid fears of military action.
Hemant Kumar, the architect of INSV Kaundinya, shares the exhilarating journey from a 5th-century painting to a sea voyage to Muscat, blending ancient inspiration with modern naval adventure.
Timmy Macklin, a Trump supporter and grandfather of Renee Good's son, shares his perspective on the controversial ICE shooting that killed the 37-year-old poet in Minneapolis.
A major network disruption affected tens of thousands of Verizon users in the US on Wednesday. The company confirmed the outage and said engineers are working to resolve it.
The Goa Tree Authority expresses serious concern over 33,723 pending compensatory saplings. It gives defaulters a fortnight to provide planting details or face future proposal consequences.
Greenland holds vast, largely unexploited mineral deposits, including rare earths and uranium, attracting global attention for economic and strategic opportunities.
Farmers in Madurai's Melur welcomed a UK delegation to celebrate Colonel John Pennycuick's legacy. The British engineer built the Mullaperiyar dam that transformed agriculture in the region.
Delhi Development Authority has submitted a Rs 76 lakh plan to National Green Tribunal for restoring four water bodies in Mundka village, with completion targeted for October 2026.
The US suspends immigrant visa processing for 75 countries starting 2026, but India remains unaffected. Experts analyze why India escaped the list and what applicants should know.