Environment Green Energy
India curtailed 8,133 gigawatt-hours of solar electricity during the April-June 2026 quarter as transmission bottlenecks and grid-security requirements limited the system’s ability to absorb growing renewable power generation. Solar Power Curtailment Reaches 8,133 GWh Solar power restrictions totalled 2,417 GWh in April before rising to 3,235 GWh in May. Curtailment eased
Green Energy
India is considering allowing private companies to participate in selected parts of its tightly controlled thorium sector. The proposed changes are intended to strengthen critical mineral supply chains and support the country’s long-term nuclear energy programme. Private Firms May Enter Thorium Sector The government is examining options to permit limited commercial mining
Environment
The World Meteorological Organization has warned that El Niño conditions have developed in the tropical Pacific and are expected to strengthen rapidly between July and September, increasing the risk of extreme weather across several regions. El Niño 2026 Forecast Shows Rapid Strengthening The UN weather agency said sea surface temperatures in the equatorial Pacific have
Climate Change Environment
Germany has recorded a new all-time national temperature high as a severe European heatwave moved east, bringing extreme heat warnings, travel disruption and growing public health concerns across the region. Germany Heatwave Sets New Temperature Record Germany recorded a provisional national high of 41.5 degrees Celsius on Saturday at Drewitz in eastern Germany, according
Climate Change Environment
A prolonged heatwave is affecting several parts of Europe, with temperatures nearing 40°C in some countries and authorities issuing health, transport and public safety warnings. The extreme weather is expected to continue for several days as hot air from North Africa pushes across the continent. Europe Heatwave Brings 40°C Temperatures Several European countries are facing
Environment Green Energy
India now ranks third globally in installed renewable energy capacity, marking a major milestone in the country’s clean energy transition. The development comes as non-fossil fuel sources have crossed half of India’s total installed power capacity. India Renewable Energy Capacity Reaches New High India’s non-fossil fuel power capacity has reached 262.7 gigawatts, crossing
Environment Wildlife
Indian-Born Cheetah Gives Birth To Four Cubs At Kuno Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh has recorded a major milestone in India’s cheetah reintroduction programme after an Indian-born female cheetah gave birth to four cubs in the wild. The development is significant because it marks the first reported wild birth by a second-generation cheetah since […]