El Nino may turn 'very strong' by late 2026: IRI; experts see elevated risk for India

The Economic Times has reported a new India-focused policy development: “El Nino threatens rabi crops in rainfed areas, may affect foodgrain output: Agri Secy.” The publisher's feed describes the story as follows: The rabi season in India is expected to encounter difficulties due to the El Nino weather pattern. Agriculture Secretary Atish Chandra highlighted the challenges faced during the kharif season in rainfed regions. Crop diversification is needed for self-sufficiency despite research and

The Economic Times has reported a new India-focused policy development: “India’s bid to keep carbon cash home as Europe adds a new trade cost.” The publisher's feed describes the story as follows: India’s exporters face new carbon costs under the EU’s CBAM, which took effect in January 2026. For carbon-intensive industries such as steel and aluminium, this could pressure export competitiveness, prompting India to build a domestic carbon market and invest in cleaner technologies. Intellectual J

Mint has reported a new India-focused policy development: “All isn’t well with India's insurance sector: Irdai's proposals could address what ails it.” The publisher's feed describes the story as follows: The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India's (Irdai) proposals aim to restrain runaway distribution costs that could threaten the sector’s financial viability. It also raises a question of how policy has tried to expand risk coverage. Intellectual Janata Party includes this i

The Indian Express has reported a new India-focused policy development: “India’s clean energy transition promises growth, greener future.” The available feed metadata does not include a detailed description, so this entry is limited to the headline and publisher attribution. Intellectual Janata Party includes this item for public-affairs discovery and context only; readers should use the original publisher link for the complete report, full sourcing and any subsequent updates.