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    Richest 0.1% Emit More Carbon in a Day Than Poorest Half Do in a Year, Warns Oxfam

    For policymakers, the message is urgent: hold the affluent accountable, shift the direction of climate finance and action, and embed fairness and justice at the heart of every emissions-cutting strategy.

    Delhi’s Ambitious “Artificial Rain” Bid Stalls as Conditions Fall Short

    The cost of Tuesday’s two flights alone is estimated at ₹1.2 crore (approximately) as part of the pilot. While rainfall did not materialise, IIT Kanpur reported modest reductions in particulate matter (PM₂.₅ and PM₁₀) at test locations, roughly 6 to 10 per cent lower concentrations.

    Global Uncertainty and GST Reforms Cool India’s Business Sentiment: NCAER

    The NCAER survey points to stagnation in India’s labour markets, reflecting the cautious stance of employers amid policy and trade uncertainty. Over 70 per cent of firms expect no change in their hiring plans for the next six months.

    Record Surge in CO₂ Deepens Climate Crisis, Warns UN Weather Agency

    For developing nations, which often host vulnerable ecosystems and communities yet bear the least historic responsibility for emissions, the risks are particularly acute. The...

    High Costs and Uncertainty Stall Global Climate Action, Despite Consumer Willingness

    According to the survey, 64 per cent of respondents say they worry about climate change and 45 per cent say they feel personally affected.

    First Internationally Indexed Issue of NLUO’s Journal on the Rights of the Child Released

    Justice Ratho emphasized the integral role of academic contributions in building robust child rights frameworks.

    Supreme Court Allows Green Crackers in Delhi-NCR, Experts Warn of Pollution Spike Ahead of Diwali

    In a decision that has reignited debate over the balance between tradition and public health, the Supreme Court on Wednesday allowed the use of green firecrackers during the upcoming Diwali season in the Delhi-NCR region, under tightly controlled conditions.

    IMF Warns: Government Debt to Rise as Global Growth Slows in 2025–26

    This warning comes more than a decade of heedless spending for ‘stimulus’ advocated by macro-economists themselves. The warning also comes amid growing concern that the post-pandemic stimulus era may be giving way to a more constrained fiscal environment worldwide.

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    Sri Lanka Weighs Nuclear Option for Reliable Low-Carbon Power

    The desire for energy security and cleaner power is clear, yet the institutional, financial and technical thresholds for nuclear energy remain high.

    UN Extends LDC Graduation Deadline for Nepal and Bangladesh to 2029

    The decision, adopted without a vote during the 81st session in New York, gives both countries three additional years beyond the previous November 2026 deadline to strengthen their economies before losing key international support measures.
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