SC flags 'endless litigation' in MC Mehta cases by repeated applications

IANS | February 23, 2026 8:38 PM

New Delhi, Feb 23 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Monday expressed serious concern over the "endless litigation" continuing under the long‑running environmental cases titled MC Mehta vs Union of India, which involve monitoring issues of air pollution in Delhi and the environment of the Taj Trapezium Zone.

Hirok Patel from Odisha featured in ‘Mann Ki Baat’ for pond-based farming innovation

IANS | February 22, 2026 7:33 PM

Bhubaneswar, Feb 22 (IANS) Odisha farmer Hirok Patel, whose ingenuity Prime Minister Narendra Modi had lauded in his latest 'Mann Ki Baat', has transformed limited land into a high-yield farming mode by combining modern techniques with traditional knowledge to successfully double his income, while inspiring farmers across the country to innovate and optimise resources.

Stage II GRAP curbs revoked in NCR as Delhi AQI improves

IANS | February 18, 2026 6:58 PM

New Delhi, Feb 18 (IANS) The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) on Wednesday revoked Stage II restrictions under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) across the National Capital Region (NCR) following a steady improvement in Delhi’s air quality.

A green salute to KCR at 72: Rebuilding the Sundarbans’ natural shield

IANS | February 17, 2026 8:43 PM

Sundarbans (West Bengal), Feb 17 (IANS) At a time when environmental protection was often treated as secondary to economic growth, Kalvakuntla Chandrashekar Rao (KCR), Founder of Telangana and its first Chief Minister, reshaped the development narrative by placing ecology at the centre of governance. Through the flagship afforestation programme Telanganaku Haritha Haram, KCR did more than initiate tree plantation drives.

India emerging as global leader in renewable energy expansion: UN

IANS | February 17, 2026 8:24 AM

United Nations, Feb 17 (IANS) With India “emerging as a global leader in renewable energy expansion”, the UN is organising a roundtable on the matter, which ranks high among Secretary-General Antonio Guterres’ priorities during his visit to New Delhi, according to his Spokesperson Stephane Dujarric.

India adds over 50,000 MW new power capacity in 10 months of FY 26

IANS | February 15, 2026 4:23 PM

New Delhi, Feb 15 (IANS) A record 52,537 MW of electricity generation capacity has been added in the country up to January 31, during the current financial year, which represents an 11 per cent increase over the corresponding figure for 2024-25, according to an official statement issued on Sunday.