
Delhi HC Questions MLA, MP Endorsement for Women's Aid Scheme
The Delhi High Court has questioned the Delhi government's decision to require women seeking aid under the Delhi Lakshmi Yojana to obtain an endorsement letter from their MP or MLA.
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The Delhi High Court has questioned the Delhi government's decision to require women seeking aid under the Delhi Lakshmi Yojana to obtain an endorsement letter from their MP or MLA.

Indonesia’s growing petrochemical industry, boosted by a USD 6 billion China-backed refinery project, raises concerns about rising emissions and fossil fuel dependence. While the government touts economic benefits, experts warn of decarbonisation challenges and the risk of outdated technologies being introduced.

Volta Redonda, a city in Brazil's Rio de Janeiro state, is plagued by pollution from the country's largest steelmaker, CSN. Residents and environmental groups are calling for action to address the issue, but the company claims it is taking steps to mitigate the damage.

A study on the white-crested kalij pheasant in the northwestern Himalayas has identified habitat degradation, hunting, and human disturbance as major threats to the species. The findings serve as an early warning to conserve the region's forests and other rarer pheasant species.