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India is experiencing extreme heatwaves, with temperatures soaring and heatwaves arriving earlier and with greater intensity. This is exacerbated by the El Niño phenomenon, which is expected to strengthen. The heat poses significant health risks and economic challenges, impacting daily life and livelihoods across the nation. Adaptation and mitigation strategies are crucial for navigating this growing crisis.

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The National Green Tribunal has issued notices to Odisha government authorities regarding alleged illegal laterite stone extraction and tree felling in Khurda district. Petitioners claim quarrying began in January without mandatory clearances, prompting the NGT to seek replies within four weeks. The tribunal will hear the matter again on April 16.

The National Green Tribunal has issued notices to Odisha government officials. This follows allegations of illegal laterite stone extraction and tree felling at Ramachandrapur in Khurda district. A petition claims quarrying began without mandatory clearances. The tribunal seeks responses from various authorities. The matter is scheduled for further hearing next month.

Honda’s decision to cancel three EV models in North America indicates a shift in strategy that could influence its approach in India. The company has said it will strengthen its focus on hybrid vehicles while expanding its presence in growth markets such as India. For the Indian market, this suggests Honda may prioritise hybrid technology instead of accelerating a full-scale EV rollout.

The National Green Tribunal has strongly criticized Haryana's inaction on illegal groundwater extraction in Gurgaon, ordering inspections of construction sites, farmhouses, and industries. With groundwater extraction exceeding permissible limits significantly, the NGT mandates functional rainwater harvesting, sealing of illegal borewells, and monitoring of legal users. The state has six months to implement these directives.