Delhi to get mirror-like roads: New road plan promises AI-style monitoring, green belts and scientific maintenanceDelhi is set for a major road upgrade. A new scientific system will manage road construction and maintenance. This initiative focuses on im...
09 Jun, 2026, 02.56 PM IST
Science at scale: India’s journey from food security to global leadershipToday, India is the world’s largest producer of milk, pulses, and spices; the largest exporter of rice; and among the leading producers of ...
08 Jun, 2026, 07.45 PM IST
Qutub Minar’s iconic 1600-year-old iron pillar is still completely rust-free. IITians decode the ancient science behind it’s evergreen surfaceA 1600-year-old iron pillar in New Delhi remains remarkably rust-free, baffling scientists for centuries. Researchers discovered its resili...
01 Jun, 2026, 05.55 PM IST
Operation Octopus: Trapping the tentacles of India’s cyber fraud networkAmidst the alarming increase in cyber scams, the Hyderabad Police have initiated Operation Octopus, a mission aimed at dismantling the enti...
31 May, 2026, 03.28 PM IST
Government to roll out VB-G RAM G scheme from July 1; Parliamentary committee briefedGet ready for the VB-G RAM G rural employment program, kicking off on July 1 and taking over from MGNREGA! With backing from 25 states, thi...
20 May, 2026, 06.46 PM IST
NDMC has a robotic plan to save Delhi from waterlogging this rainy seasonThe New Delhi Municipal Council has launched a technology-driven Monsoon Action Plan 2026. This initiative aims to significantly reduce wat...
09 May, 2026, 03.58 PM IST
Unlike Covid-19, hantavirus not known for rapid human transmission, spreads through rodents: ExpertsHantavirus cases linked to a cruise ship with Indian nationals have sparked concerns, but experts declare these infections are confined to ...
08 May, 2026, 07.32 PM IST
India faces no immediate public health threat from hantavirus: NIV chiefTwo Indian nationals aboard a cruise ship have reportedly contracted hantavirus. Indian health officials assure the public that these cases...
08 May, 2026, 03.36 PM IST
Delhi government approaches World Bank to get funds for drainage master planDelhi's Public Works Department is seeking financial aid from the World Bank for its ambitious drainage master plan. The project, estimated...
02 Feb, 2026, 08.38 PM IST
Delhi floods raise concerns for public health: Experts stress preventive measuresFloods caused by the Yamuna River in Delhi pose several health risks that require attention, warn health experts. These risks include water...
14 Jul, 2023, 05.48 PM IST
Why is Delhi witnessing flood despite no rain in 4 days? These may be some of the reasonsFloods in Delhi cannot be blamed solely on rainfall, according to a report quoting experts. Experts have highlighted the encroachment of fl...
14 Jul, 2023, 03.59 PM IST
CrPC section 144 imposed in Delhi's flood-prone areas as Yamuna water level risesThe Delhi Disaster Management Authority issued an advisory asking people to move to safer places and cautioning them against passing throug...
12 Jul, 2023, 03.16 PM IST
Health ministry sends medicines to Kerala to deal with aftermath of floodsSeven districts in Kerala have been severely affected by the intense floods.
19 Aug, 2018, 09.30 PM IST
Study to assess causes behind unprecedented Jammu and Kashmir floodsWhen contacted, CWC Chairman A B Pandey said the report of the in-depth study would be submitted by end of this month to the government.
05 Oct, 2014, 11.41 AM IST
BJP demands ouster of Uttarakhand governmentCharging the Uttarakhand govt with failing to take proper action during recent floods, BJP today demanded dismissal of the state government.
04 Sep, 2013, 08.23 PM IST
- Drains closed as flood threat high in Delhi
With the Yamuna level rising beyond danger level, the gates of all major drains in the city have been closed due to which there is no outle...
25 Aug, 2010, 10.59 AM IST
- Centre okays Rs 8,000 cr package for flood-affected states
The Union Government on Friday approved in principle, a Rs 8,000 crore package for flood control programmes that includes pending schemes i...
02 Nov, 2007, 09.30 PM IST