Ground Report Desk

A strong monsoon has boosted Kharif sowing and rural spending in central India. This report looks at how rainfall trends are driving agriculture, inflation, and local markets.

Wildlife trafficker Tashi Sherpa, once a fugitive, was arrested after a nine-year manhunt across India and Nepal. A Madhya Pradesh court sentenced him to five years for smuggling tiger bones and pangolin scales across borders.

Key US climate report websites suddenly went offline, cutting access to vital data used by cities, scientists, and the public. Experts warn the move threatens transparency and delays efforts to prepare for growing climate risks across the country.

Rain continues across Madhya Pradesh with alerts in place. The state is on high alert for heavy to very heavy rainfall. Here’s a breakdown of what to expect in the next four days.

A new study reveals that most ads aired during the 2023 ICC World Cup promoted harmful products, raising public health concerns in India.

Wild vanilla species and their pollinators face growing risks from climate change, threatening biodiversity and the global vanilla trade.

The IMD has issued a heavy rain alert for 17 districts in Madhya Pradesh, including Jabalpur, Rewa, and Shahdol. More rainfall is expected across the state over the next four days.

India's wealthy are buying second citizenships as a climate safety net. This piece explores the top five destinations offering both investment access and climate stability.

India's coal-based thermal power plants are biggest source of GHG emission. A new report by CSE urges practical solutions, improving plant efficiency, using biomass, & rethinking outdated power sector policies to reduce emission while keeping coal in mix.

India's mineral and non-ferrous metal output rose in the first two months of FY 2025–26. Key gains were seen in iron ore, bauxite, and copper. Madhya Pradesh emerged as a major contributor, backed by fresh policy support and rising investment.