Heatwave & Health: India’s heat crisis stays in the spotlight as the NGT takes suo motu cognisance of extreme heat’s toll on public health, agriculture, water, wildlife and the economy, urging region-specific adaptation and better forecasting. Climate & Monsoon Risk: IMD revised the 2026 southwest monsoon outlook to 90% of long-period average rainfall, with June expected below-normal and uneven distribution raising farm and food-price worries. Delhi Air Quality: CAQM revoked GRAP-1 curbs in Delhi-NCR after AQI improved to the “moderate” range, easing bans on coal/firewood in tandoors and limiting diesel generator use. Urban Greening (Mumbai): BMC plans a green makeover for Mumbai Coastal Road with about 60,000 trees, shrubs and urban-forest-style public spaces along reclaimed stretches. Pollution Monitoring (Delhi): DPCC’s AI-enabled DUST Portal 2.0 is set to track dust from construction sites and trigger alerts for non-compliance. Aviation Weather Tech: IGI Airport inaugurated India’s first SkyCast system for real-time aviation weather intelligence to cut fog-related disruptions. Energy & Transport: India is studying isobutanol blending with diesel and flex-fuel engine testing, aiming to reduce fuel dependence and emissions. Wildlife Conservation: Supreme Court refused to reopen Vantara-linked wildlife transfer probes, citing a “bar of finality,” while Gujarat investigates suspected tick-borne disease after Asiatic lion cub deaths in Gir. Solar Quality Boost: Delhi Test House’s lab in Kundli gained IEC CB testing recognition for solar PV module testing, helping exporters meet international approvals. Family Health: NFHS-6 highlights progress in maternal and child health, with high vaccination access through public facilities.