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Jayashree Nandi

Jayashree Nandi

I write on the environment and climate crisis and I believe these are the most important stories of our times.

Articles by Jayashree Nandi

India’s full membership in final stages: IEA

India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar (right) met with executive director of International Energy Agency Fatih Birol, in Paris, France, on January 5. (ANI)

Updated on Feb 19, 2026 21:46 IST

AI must be safe, accessible and powered by clean energy: UN chief

United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Antonio Guterres addresses the gathering during the India AI Impact Summit 2026. (PTI photo)

Updated on Feb 20, 2026 13:56 IST

Great Nicobar project gets nod from NGT; environmental activists decry move

HT first reported on April 14, 2023 that the Tribal Council of Little and Great Nicobar withdrew the no-objection certificate (NOC) granted for diversion of land.

Updated on Feb 17, 2026 06:07 IST

No good ground to interfere in Great Nicobar Holistic Development Project: NGT

The NGT said adequate safeguards have been provided. (HT PHOTO)

Updated on Feb 16, 2026 09:35 IST

Record 52,537 MW energy generation capacity added in FY 2025-26, 75% from renewable energy: Centre

“This marks the highest ever capacity addition in a single year, surpassing the previous record of 34,054 MW achieved during FY 2024–25,” the statement said. (AFP)

Updated on Feb 16, 2026 24:08 IST

No final forest nod for Great Nicobar project, govt tells RS

HT first reported on April 14, 2023 that the Tribal Council of Little and Great Nicobar withdrew the no-objection certificate (NOC) granted for diversion of land. (HT Archives)

Updated on Feb 14, 2026 23:58 IST

Climate action will offer stability in new world disorder: UN Climate chief

UN Climate Chief Simon Stiell said on Thursday that the US can return to the convention and Paris Agreement. (Reuters photo)

Updated on Feb 13, 2026 05:00 IST

Single window nod available for diverting tiger reserve land removed

The tiger is India’s national animal. (PTI)

Updated on Feb 12, 2026 07:03 IST

Bids invited to lay groundwork for Great Nicobar airport project

Representational image.

Updated on Feb 12, 2026 01:29 IST

No red tape: Single window approval available for diverting tiger reserve land

Representational file image. (PTI Photo/Kunal Patil)

Updated on Feb 12, 2026 03:26 IST

Notification for land acquisition raises concern in Lakshadweep

The land sought to be acquired is little over 3% of the total area of Agatti Island. (Narendra Modi-X)

Updated on Feb 5, 2026 02:20 IST

Notification of land acquisition for tourism raises concern in Lakshadweep

Lakshadweep is known for its striking beaches with crystal-clear waters. Some of the islands you can visit are  Agatti, Bangaram Island, Minicoy Island, Thinnkarra Island, Kavaratti and Kaadmat Island.

Updated on Feb 5, 2026 01:51 IST

1.5 degree breach: Scientists propose new accountability system for countries

Crowds relax on the beach, during hot weather on Summer bank holiday, in Brighton, Britain, on August 25, 2025. (REUTERS)

Updated on Feb 3, 2026 22:46 IST

India committed to Paris Agreement; 2035 NDC yet to be submitted: Centre to RS

Union minister of state for environment Kirti Vardhan Singh. (PIB)

Updated on Feb 3, 2026 09:46 IST

Green Credit Programme: Eco-restoration begins on 4,258 ha, Centre tells Lok Sabha

Centre’s Green Credit Programme is a scheme aimed at addressing land degradation. (Representative photo)

Updated on Feb 3, 2026 06:29 IST

Urban local bodies used over ₹7,000 crore to fight road dust, Lok Sabha told

Union Minister of State for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Kirti Vardhan Singh. (@KVSinghMPGonda)

Updated on Feb 3, 2026 06:01 IST

Budget 2026: Govt plans rare earth corridors to counter global supply chains

The mineral-rich states will receive support to promote mining, processing, research and manufacturing of rare earths.

Updated on Feb 1, 2026 17:36 IST

Union Budget 2026 backs rare earth corridors, CCUS push to secure supply chains

A rare earth open-pit mine. (Reuters File)

Updated on Feb 1, 2026 12:09 IST

Spring may be cut short as IMD forecasts warmer February

IMD flags shrinking winter, warmer February across north and central India

Updated on Feb 1, 2026 01:07 IST

Spring may be cut short as IMD forecasts warmer Feb

According to IMD, crops like wheat and barley may experience forced maturity, resulting in yield reduction. (HT Archives)

Updated on Feb 1, 2026 24:30 IST

Cautious energy transition at heart of India’s approach: Economic Survey

The survey notes that India has achieved 50% non-fossil power capacity ahead of schedule. (AP/Representative)

Updated on Jan 29, 2026 09:58 IST

Polluter pays principle, new definition of bulk waste generator in new waste management rules

Bulk waste generators include entities with a floor area of 20,000 square metres or more, or water consumption of 40,000 litres per day or more, or solid waste generation of 100 kg per day or more.

Updated on Jan 29, 2026 02:22 IST

Env ministry amends guidelines for industries to cut repeated renewals, compliance burden

Env ministry amends guidelines for industries to cut repeated renewals, compliance burden

Updated on Jan 29, 2026 01:12 IST

Govt mandates 4-way sorting trash for large commercial, residential entities

Large waste generators produce about 30% of all city waste, a government statement on the new rules said. (HT Photo/Parveen Kumar)

Updated on Jan 28, 2026 13:47 IST

Indian govt amends environmental guidelines to slash industrial red tape

A plume of smoke rises in an open-cast mine on the outskirts of Dhanbad in Jharkhand. (AFP)

Updated on Jan 28, 2026 07:28 IST

AC demand to surge, heating needs to fall as Earth heats up

Crowds relax on the beach, during hot weather on Summer bank holiday, in Brighton, Britain, on August 25 (REUTERS)

Updated on Jan 26, 2026 22:24 IST

Great Nicobar tribes allege pressure to ‘surrender’ villages for mega project

Great Nicobar tribal council says asked to surrender ancestral villages for mega project. Satellite image of North Sentinel Island, one of the Andaman Islands.

Updated on Jan 23, 2026 01:51 IST

Per capita power use to grow to 4,000kWh by 2047: Draft policy

Per capita power use to grow to 4,000kWh by 2047: Draft policy

Updated on Jan 21, 2026 23:56 IST

Draft policy projects 4,000 kWh per capita power consumption in India by 2047

The draft has also been formulated to keep India on track to achieve its climate commitments. (HT PHOTO/Representative)

Updated on Jan 21, 2026 10:52 IST

Need rules of engagement for ‘space race’: Sunita Williams

Need rules of engagement for ‘space race’: Sunita Williams

Updated on Jan 21, 2026 01:06 IST

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