Sidhant Sharma
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Dharali Flash Flood 2025: Massive Himala...
The Dharali flash flood of August 2025 devastated a Himalayan village, rerouting the Bhagirathi river and exposing critical vulner...
Crop Insurance in India 2025: New Reform...
India’s 2025 crop insurance reforms dramatically overhaul PMFBY with instant digital payouts, a strict penalty system for delays, ...
Parliament Panel Demands Stronger Heatwa...
Parliamentary committee calls for stronger, more localized Heatwave Action Plans in India as extreme heat intensifies with climate...
Mission Mausam: India’s ₹2,000 Crore Ini...
Mission Mausam is a ₹2,000 crore initiative by the Indian government to enhance weather forecasting, climate monitoring, and disas...
India’s 2035 Energy Mix: Coal Expansion ...
India plans to add 97 GW of coal and lignite-based thermal power capacity by 2034-35, increasing total thermal capacity to 307 GW ...
Rolls-Royce’s Modular Nuclear Plant for ...
Rolls-Royce advances modular nuclear plants to power 3 million US homes; the plan promises clean energy but triggers national safe...
Nuclear Energy Powers France’s Bitcoin A...
France debates using surplus nuclear power for Bitcoin mining—supporters cite value from otherwise wasted energy, critics highligh...
Himalayan Dams: Economic and Environment...
A deep dive into why dam projects in the Himalayas rarely achieve long-term viability, analysing escalating economic burdens, main...
How Family Offices and Private Equity ar...
Family offices and private equity are channeling billions into sustainable projects like renewable energy and social enterprises, ...
Plastic Pollution Costs Threaten Global ...
Plastic pollution, costing $1.5 trillion annually, threatens health and ecosystems, with urgent calls for action as Geneva hosts G...
Supreme Court Sets Deadline for Delhi Di...
The Supreme Court has mandated that Delhi’s private discoms recover ₹27,200 crore in regulatory assets within three years to preve...
US Tariffs Threaten Indian Exports
The US’s 50% tariff on Indian goods, effective August 2025, threatens a 40–50% drop in exports like textiles and shrimp, urging a ...
India Auctions Coal Blocks with Sustaina...
India’s 12th coal block auction added 1,761.49 million tonnes in reserves, with a focus on sustainable underground mining to boost...
India’s Semiconductor Market Set to Trip...
India’s semiconductor market is projected to reach $100–110 billion by 2030, driven by the India Semiconductor Mission and ₹1.55 l...
Delhi Breathes Cleanest July Air in a De...
Delhi’s July 2025 air quality, with an average AQI of 78, was the cleanest in a decade, driven by consistent rainfall and governme...
India’s ₹2,000-Crore Mission Mausam Boos...
India’s £2,000-crore ‘Mission Mausam’ enhances weather forecasting with advanced technology and AI, supporting agriculture, touris...
Kharif Crop Sowing Set to Surpass 2024 L...
India’s 2025 kharif crop sowing is set to exceed 2024 levels, driven by a strong monsoon and rising rural wages, boosting agricult...
India’s Tea Output Falls Amid Climate Ch...
India’s tea production fell 9% in June 2025 to 133.5 million kg due to extreme heat, rainfall deficits, and pests, threatening liv...
Beijing Braces for More Floods After Dea...
Beijing’s red rainstorm alert on 4 August 2025, after rains killed 44, signals intensifying climate-driven floods, requiring urgen...
Hong Kong Faces Fourth Black Rain Warnin...
Hong Kong’s fourth black rain warning in a week on 5 August 2025 caused flooding, flight delays, and service closures, with clima...
Uttarkashi Flash Flood Leaves Dozens Mis...
A cloudburst in Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand, caused flash floods, leaving dozens missing, including army personnel, and destroying inf...