Aravali degradation: Encroachments, mining and urban sprawl hit ecology; study flags threat to groundwater, biodiversity | India News

NEW DELHI: Encroachments, deforestation, illegal mining and expanding urban infrastructure in the Aravali ranges have severely damaged groundwater recharge, biodiversity, air quality and climate regulation, according to a new study.The research, titled Eco-restoration of the Aravali Landscape, was undertaken by the Sankala Foundation with support from the Embassy of Denmark in India and the Haryana…

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India-EU trade: GSP suspension raises tariffs on 87% of exports; here’s what GTRI report says

India’s exports to the European Union is facing higher import tariffs from January 1, 2026, after the EU suspended Generalised Scheme of Preferences (GSP) benefits for 87% of Indian goods, according to a report by trade policy think tank, Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI).The move means that a large share of Indian exports will now…

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Bitcoin’s market got calmer in 2025 thanks to yield-hungry institutional investors

The bitcoin BTC$88,348.04 market grew much calmer in 2025 as institutions embraced derivatives tied to the leading cryptocurrency to generate extra cash from their idle coin holdings. The calmness is evident in the consistent decline in BTC’s annualized 30-day implied volatility, as measured by Volmex’s BVIV and Deribit’s DVOL indexes. These metrics indicate expectations for…

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Greenland’s harsh environment and lack of infrastructure have prevented rare earth mining

Greenland’s harsh environment, lack of key infrastructure and difficult geology have so far prevented anyone from building a mine to extract the sought-after rare earth elements that many high-tech products require. Even if President Donald Trump prevails in his effort to take control of the arctic island, those challenges won’t go away. Trump has prioritized…

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Bitcoin retreats from $71,700, ICP jumps on Upbit listing: Crypto Markets Today

Bitcoin BTC$69,558.65 traded at $69,500 mid-morning in Europe after giving up Tuesday’s gains following a rejection at $71,750. The largest cryptocurrency dropped 0.55% since midnight UTC, a loss dwarfed by several altcoins, with zcash (ZEC) and aave AAVE$109.87 falling by 4.5% and 2.1%, respectively. Gold and the dollar are little changed, while U.S. stock index…

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