Emissions Gap Report: Only 14% chance of limiting global warming to 1.5°C even in most optimistic scenarios

Unconditional NDCs project a 22 gigatonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent gap for 1.5°C goal 

Union Budget 2024-25: No respite for rural employment as MGNREGS allocation unchanged from 2023-24

Of the Rs 86,000 crore allotted under the interim budget, only Rs 54,000 crore will be available for utilisation for financial year 2024-25

Did the interim budget focus enough on nutrition?

Interim budget missed the opportunity to address problems like lack of quality Anganwadi meals, higher wages for workers, inadequate infrastructure

Lack of budget, high demand slow MGNREGS

Deletions keep millions jobless despite the scheme seeing highest demand in a decade

Irregularities, fraud prompt countries to tighten grip on voluntary offset markets

The demand for offsets, however, is not likely to decline any time soon

Centre hikes Kharif crops’ MSP; paddy at Rs 2,183 per quintal

Paddy MSP up by Rs 143 for 2023-24; expected margin to farmers at least 50%, claims Centre

India should receive $57 trillion in compensation from Global North for climate damages: Study 

US should provide a cumulative compensation of $80 trillion, the European Union and the United Kingdom owe $46 trillion & remaining …

Long-awaited norms to tackle carbon market irregularities fall short, lack efficacy

ICVCM’s assessment framework fails to put robust checks on the voluntary carbon market

2024 Lok Sabha polls: With almost 50% electorate, women voters to drive elections this year

In recent times, women-based welfare schemes have played a major role in Karnataka and Madhya Pradesh polls

West Bengal MGNREGS workers protest over stopping funds to scheme, non-payment of arrears

Protestors gather at chief labour commissioner office, ask for immediate action