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Wildfires have destroyed an area of protected tropical forest twice the size of Wales globally since 2001, study reveals
Natural Disasters

Wildfires have destroyed an area of protected tropical forest twice the size of Wales globally since 2001, study reveals

DTE Staff
3 min read
The vast majority of the destruction — around 89 per cent — occurred in the tropical Americas, particularly in Brazil
Can the Great Indian Bustard reclaim the Deccan part of its range? Yes, provided traditional agriculture is promoted, says study
Wildlife & Biodiversity

Can the Great Indian Bustard reclaim the Deccan part of its range? Yes, provided traditional agriculture is promoted, says study

DTE Staff
4 min read
Wildlife Institute of India researchers identify 16 critical sites as priority conservation areas by conducting a landscape-level survey and species distribution modelling
Select specimen from various Hindu castes, 1874, Imperial Gazetteer of India. From left to right: Konkanasth Brahmin man, Deshasth Brahmin lady, Rajput man, Koli fisherman, Pasi man from Awadh, Vaishnav Brahmin from Allahabad, Komati lady from Telangana
Governance

Census 2027 to include question related to caste, a first in independent India

DTE Staff
2 min read
New MHA gazette notification increases number of census questions to 40
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Wildfires have destroyed an area of protected tropical forest twice the size of Wales globally since 2001, study reveals
Natural Disasters

Wildfires have destroyed an area of protected tropical forest twice the size of Wales globally since 2001, study reveals

By
DTE Staff
3 min read
Can the Great Indian Bustard reclaim the Deccan part of its range? Yes, provided traditional agriculture is promoted, says study
Wildlife & Biodiversity

Can the Great Indian Bustard reclaim the Deccan part of its range? Yes, provided traditional agriculture is promoted, says study

By
DTE Staff
4 min read
Select specimen from various Hindu castes, 1874, Imperial Gazetteer of India. From left to right: Konkanasth Brahmin man, Deshasth Brahmin lady, Rajput man, Koli fisherman, Pasi man from Awadh, Vaishnav Brahmin from Allahabad, Komati lady from Telangana
Governance

Census 2027 to include question related to caste, a first in independent India

By
DTE Staff
2 min read
Another tunnel accident in Uttarakhand: Seven workers dead; search continues for those trapped inside
Natural Disasters

Another tunnel accident in Uttarakhand: Seven workers dead; search continues for those trapped inside

By
Varsha Singh
4 min read
India on e-wheels: Assam and Tripura show why a bigger EV number is not always a deeper mobility transition
Air

India on e-wheels: Assam and Tripura show why a bigger EV number is not always a deeper mobility transition

By
Bhavya Damor
8 min read
As record El Nino peaks, world leaders meet in Mongolia to confront a drying planet
Climate Change

As record El Nino peaks, world leaders meet in Mongolia to confront a drying planet

By
Shagun
4 min read
Nearly 90% of railway stations lack prescribed amenities, supplied drinking water found contaminated: CAG
Governance

Nearly 90% of railway stations lack prescribed amenities, supplied drinking water found contaminated: CAG

By
DTE Staff
4 min read
Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (August 11, 2026)
Environment

Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (August 13, 2026)

By
Susan Chacko
3 min read
India on e-wheels: EV buses in Chennai reduce both smoke and noise, with 22% drop in particulate matter in 5 years across the state
Air

India on e-wheels: EV buses in Chennai reduce both smoke and noise, with 22% drop in particulate matter in 5 years across the state

By
Anil Ashwani Sharma
3 min read
The number of private vehicles is steadily increasing in Surat, Gujarat.
Air

India on e-wheels: How serious is Gujarat about tackling vehicle pollution?

By
Raju Sajwan
7 min read
Drought spreads despite heavy rainfall events as kharif crops face moisture stress
Agriculture

Drought spreads despite heavy rainfall events as kharif crops face moisture stress

By
Shagun
4 min read
India on e-wheels: A plan to bring e-mobility-lagging Jammu and Kashmir back on track
Air

India on e-wheels: A plan to bring e-mobility-lagging Jammu and Kashmir back on track

By
Bhagirath
3 min read
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