India and France to Launch TRISHNA Water-Mapping Satellite in 2027
ISRO and CNES are jointly building TRISHNA, a thermal infrared satellite set for a 2027 launch from Sriharikota to monitor Earth's water resources.
Environment & Ecology
Delhi Winter Action Plan Finalised With Time-Bound Curbs on Vehicles, Dust and Industry
Delhi and the Centre have finalised a time-bound winter action plan targeting vehicular emissions, dust and industrial pollution, with 37 hotspot interventions.
US Finalizes Lower Fuel Economy Standards, Easing Path for Gas-Powered Vehicles
The Trump administration has finalized lower vehicle fuel economy standards, cutting the 2031 fleetwide target to 34.9 mpg from 50.4 mpg under Biden.
Karnataka seeks State-specific flexibility in coastal zone plan, Western Ghats draft
Karnataka has asked the Centre to weigh its ecological, livelihood and development concerns before finalising the CZMP revision and the Western Ghats draft notification.
Delhi Unveils Winter Pollution Action Plan With Vehicle Curbs, Work-From-Home Mandate
Delhi has finalised a winter pollution action plan featuring vehicle entry curbs, staggered office timings, 50% work-from-home and construction bans, effective November 1, 2026 to January 31, 2027.
Mandya DC bars banks, MFIs from forcible loan recovery amid drought
Mandya Deputy Commissioner Kumar has directed banks, microfinance and housing finance institutions to halt forcible loan recovery during the drought.
Delhi to Crack Down on Vehicles Without Valid PUC Certificates From October 2026
Delhi will begin focused enforcement against vehicles without valid PUC certificates from 1 October 2026, with fines of up to ₹10,000, alongside wider pollution-control measures.
Kerala Congress (M) presses UDF for village-wise ESA data and White Paper
Kerala Congress (M) demands village-wise ESA data and a White Paper, questioning the gap between a 2014 committee's findings and the State's 2026 submission to the Centre.
Coast Guard Stabilises Flooding Chemical Tanker Off Paradip
The Indian Coast Guard averted a possible capsize of MT Seagull 9 after engine failure and ballast-tank flooding off Paradip.
Delhi Winter Pollution Plan Sets Hotspot Targets, October 10 Deadline
Delhi's winter air pollution action plan was reviewed at a high-level meeting, with hotspot-specific targets, enforcement drives and a 'No PUCC, No Fuel' campaign finalised.
Centre Urges Drought-Hit States to Align Rabi Sowing with Water Availability
Centre asks drought-affected states to rethink rabi crop plans, prioritise less water-intensive pulses and oilseeds, and assess soil moisture before sowing.
Tamirabharani's Seven Endemic Fish Species Face Pollution and Habitat Loss
The Tamirabharani supports 125 fish species, seven of them endemic, but pollution, invasive fish and habitat loss are threatening their survival.
Delhi Unveils Winter Pollution Plan: Parking Charges to Double, Work-From-Home for Half of Staff
Delhi announces early winter pollution measures: doubled parking charges, staggered office timings, 50% work-from-home and a construction and demolition ban.
Goodman Group drops Sydney data centre plan after local backlash
Goodman Group has withdrawn its development application for a A$1.2 billion data centre in Sydney's Lane Cove after local opposition.
Uttarakhand's Unseasonal Snowfall: Erratic Weather, Not Early Winter, Say Experts
Uttarakhand has seen heavy rain and snowfall in late September, prompting talk of an early winter. An expert says it is erratic weather linked to climate change.
Kerala to Roll Out Three-Layer Defence Against Human-Elephant Conflict
Kerala's Forest Minister has outlined a multi-layered strategy to tackle human-elephant conflict, with a three-layer defence system for high-intensity zones.
Madras High Court Rejects FSSAI Review Plea on Microplastics Warning Labels
The Madras High Court has dismissed FSSAI's review plea against its order requiring bold red micro/nano plastics warnings on packaged water, sugar and salt.
Kerala Minister Seeks Probe Into Muttil Tree-Felling Order and Case Lapses
Kerala Forest Minister Shibu Baby John has sought an investigation into the Muttil tree-felling case, including the order by former Revenue Secretary A. Jayathilak.
Giant Pandas Ping Ping and Fu Shuang Arrive at Zoo Atlanta for 10-Year Stay
Giant pandas Ping Ping and Fu Shuang arrived at Zoo Atlanta for a 10-year conservation research stay, drawing excited visitors ahead of their public debut.
Hurricane Polo Bears Down on Baja California as Nolo Drenches Hawaii
Hurricane Polo threatens Mexico's Baja California with flooding and mudslides, while Hurricane Nolo brings heavy rain to Hawaii.