The Ministry of Environment launched a nationwide school programme on World Environment Day to educate young people on reducing plastic waste.
Tag: India
India National Cancer Registry Releases Updated Burden Data Showing Rising Urban Cases
The National Cancer Registry Programme released updated data showing a significant rise in cancer incidence in Indian cities particularly breast and colorectal cancers.
India Government Launches Flagship Digital Health ID Expansion Under Ayushman Bharat Initiative
The Health Ministry announced a major expansion of India’s digital health identity programme under Ayushman Bharat integrating health records across states.
India ISRO Scientists Track Monsoon Onset Using Satellite Data for Early Warning Systems
ISRO researchers published findings on using satellite-based atmospheric data to more accurately predict the onset and distribution of the annual monsoon.
India Solar Energy Capacity Crosses 100 GW Milestone Ahead of 2030 Target
India’s cumulative installed solar power capacity surpassed 100 gigawatts for the first time marking a major milestone in the country’s clean energy transition.
India Chandrayaan 4 Mission Components Move to Final Assembly Phase at ISRO
Components for India’s ambitious Chandrayaan 4 lunar mission entered the final assembly phase at ISRO’s facility ahead of a planned 2027 launch window.
India Two New Wetlands Added to Ramsar List Taking National Total to 93
The government announced the addition of two more Indian wetlands to the Ramsar Convention’s internationally recognised sites taking the total count to 93.
India Monsoon Forecast 2026 Predicts Above-Normal Rainfall for Most Regions
The India Meteorological Department’s updated forecast predicted above-normal monsoon rainfall across most of India in 2026 with good implications for agriculture.
India Viral Claim That Rahul Gandhi Endorsed Great Nicobar Project Found to Be False
Circulating social media posts falsely claiming opposition leader Rahul Gandhi supported the Great Nicobar development project were debunked by fact-checkers.
Maharashtra Court Case Against State Government on Forest Land Dispute Ongoing
The Bombay High Court continued hearing a challenge to the Maharashtra government’s decisions related to a contested forest land dispute.