Biden names key members of his climate team

United States President-elect Joe Biden has announced his climate and energy team, which the transition said is ready on day one to advance his agenda and lead the world to confront the undeniable,......

After 4 years of Namami Gange, how clean is India's holiest river?

'Though the river is cleaner than what it was five years ago, a lot more needs to be done.' IMAGE: Hindu devotees gather to take a holy dip in the river Ganga on the occasion of the annual Hindu......

US could 'conceivably' return to Paris climate accord: Trump

United States President Donald Trump on Thursday said that the US could “conceivably” return to the landmark Paris climate agreement but did not indicate any move in that direction. In......

Trump likely to withdraw from Paris climate deal: reports

United States President Donald Trump is likely to withdraw from the landmark Paris climate change agreement which was a major foreign policy legacy of his predecessor Barack Obama,......

Ban on single-use plastic kicks in from July 1

As the ban on certain single-use plastic items kicks in from Friday, state governments will initiate an enforcement campaign and close down units engaging in production, distribution, stocking and......

'Pay cuts, LWP pose a plausible threat to flight safety'

Air India announced up to 50 per cent reduction in monthly allowances of its employees, who have a gross monthly salary of more than Rs 25,000. Air India's cost-cutting measures such as pay cuts......

Reimagining environmental governance won't be easy

Successive governments focused on altering the clearance processes but largely gave a pass to the second, and essential, element of environmental regulations for monitoring pollution levels and how......

Tata Nexon the much awaited lifestyle SUV is finally here!

Nexon is the first sub-4 metre sports utility vehicle from Tata Motors' stable and is expected to give a tough competition to the likes of Maruti's Vitara Brezza and Ford's EcoSport. Texts &......

Smoke threat recedes as Australian Open approaches

IMAGE: Canada’s Eugenie Bouchard during 2020 Australian Open Qualifying at Melbourne Park. Photograph: Mike Owen/Getty Images Fears of disruption to the Australian Open from bushfire smoke......

Coughing fit sees player quit Australian Open qualifying

Australian Open qualifying matches delayed due to poor air; Men's doubles world No. 1 Farah withdraws for personal reasons. IMAGE: A general view of the city shrouded in smoke ahead of the 2020......

Aus pacer Siddle treated for bushfire smoke inhalation

Air quality to be closely monitored ahead of Australia Tests IMAGE: Australia Test bowler Peter Siddle was treated for smoke inhalation after a Big Bash League match in Canberra was abandoned at......

Reeva's mother slams Pistorius in new memoir

Reeva Steenkamp's parents June and Barry Steenkamp sit in the Pretoria High Court. Photograph: Kim Ludbrook - Pool/I/EPA/Gallo Images/Getty Images The mother of the deceased Reeva Steenkamp does......

Pistorius due back in court for culpable homicide ruling

Members of the ANC Women's League protest Oscar Pistorius outside the North Gauteng High Court. Christopher Furlong/Getty Images Oscar Pistorius returns to court on Friday after being cleared of......