Pakistan Tops Pollution List, India Sixth

By BPN News Desk March 24, 2026

Environment Pollution

Pakistan was ranked the world’s most polluted country in 2025, while India was placed sixth, according to a new global air quality assessment based on PM2.5 levels. The findings have once again placed South Asia at the centre of the global pollution crisis, with multiple cities from India and

Environment Green Energy

Mukesh Ambani Predicts Lower Energy Imports for India

By BPN News Desk February 5, 2026

India’s dependence on imported energy is expected to decline significantly over the next decade as domestic production, renewable expansion and alternative fuels increase, Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani said while outlining the country’s evolving energy strategy. Mukesh Ambani India Energy Import Forecast Mukesh Ambani stated India currently imports a large

Environment North India

North India Faces Intense Cold, Relief Not Soon

By BPN News Desk December 22, 2025

Several parts of North India are experiencing intense cold conditions as temperatures remain well below normal for this time of year. Meteorological departments have reported widespread cold wave and severe cold wave conditions across states including Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Bihar. The chill has led to frosty mornings and low daytime

Climate Change Environment

India Says External Climate Rankings Don’t Guide Policy

By BPN News Desk December 12, 2025

The Union government has said that it does not rely on external global rankings related to climate change, pollution or environmental risk while framing domestic policies. The clarification was given by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha, amid questions over India’s position in international climate […]

Environment

Trump Questions Netflix-Warner Bros Merger

By BPN News Desk December 8, 2025

US President Donald Trump has warned that Netflix’s proposed $83-billion acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery could face major hurdles from regulators. Trump said the combined size of both companies “could be a problem” for competition in the entertainment sector. He added that he expects to be involved in the review process when regulators examine the […]

Climate Change Environment

India Calls For Massive Climate Finance Hike At COP30

By BPN News Desk November 21, 2025

At the COP30 climate summit in Belém, Brazil, India emphasised the need for a substantial increase in climate finance to help developing countries adapt and mitigate climate change. Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav warned that current funding is far below the required levels and that global cooperation must move beyond billions to trillions of dollars. Key […]

Environment

India’s Carbon Dioxide Emissions Set to Rise but Growth Slows

By BPN News Desk November 14, 2025

India’s carbon dioxide emissions from fossil fuels are projected to increase by about 1.4 percent in 2025, up from a higher rate in previous years. The slower rise is attributed to reduced coal consumption growth, an early monsoon lowering cooling demand, and rapid growth in renewable energy deployment. Underlying Factors and Figures According to the […]

Environment

UN Warns Overshoot of 1.5 °C Climate Target

By BPN News Desk November 5, 2025

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has warned that global warming is heading well above the 1.5 °C threshold set by the Paris Agreement. According to its latest emissions-gap report, current climate pledges put the world on track for a rise of approximately 2.3 °C to 2.5 °C this century unless nations substantially ramp up […]

Environment

India Rises To 9th Globally In Forest Area

By BPN News Desk October 23, 2025

India has climbed to the ninth position in the world in terms of total forest area, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization’s Global Forest Resources Assessment 2025. The country previously held the tenth spot. Net Gain In Forests India continues to register the third-highest annual net gain in forest area globally, showing consistent progress […]

Environment Wildlife

Vantara Supports Return of Elephant Madhuri to Kolhapur

By BPN News Desk August 6, 2025

Vantara, the animal rehabilitation centre in Jamnagar, has agreed to support the Maharashtra government’s move to return the elephant Madhuri—also known as Mahadevi—to Kolhapur. The elephant is currently housed at the Vantara facility following a court-mandated relocation in July 2025. Legal Timeline Leading to the Move Earlier this year, the Bombay High Court ordered