Aaditya Thackeray accuses BJP of "draining" BMC funds as Mumbai faces severe waterlogging due to heavy downpourMumbai faced significant waterlogging after heavy rains, prompting Shiv Sena (UBT) MLA Aaditya Thackeray to criticize the government. He ur...
24 Jun, 2026, 12.03 PM IST
Don't leave Mumbai high and dryMumbai's recent rainfall was a welcome but fleeting relief for its struggling reservoirs. However, true water security in the city depends ...
22 Jun, 2026, 11.32 PM IST
Rural tap water coverage reaches nearly 82 pc under Jal Jeevan Mission, claims government documentIndia has achieved remarkable progress in providing tap water to rural households, claims government. The Jal Jeevan Mission has connected ...
08 Jun, 2026, 03.25 PM IST
National Anti-Doping Act set to be amended, Ministry proposes five-year jail for suppliersIndia is set to amend its National Anti Doping Act. The proposed changes will criminalize the supply of banned substances to athletes. Supp...
21 May, 2026, 02.16 PM IST
Maharashtra govt braces for possible El Nino impact, Fadnavis calls for effective water management21 Apr, 2026, 03.40 PM IST
Increase in renewable energy curbs emissions growth in 2025, IEA saysGlobal emissions growth slowed in 2025. Solar power expansion in developing nations helped balance emissions increases in advanced economie...
20 Apr, 2026, 11.13 AM IST
Tree census to begin in Mumbai after 8-year gap: BMCMumbai's Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation will start a citywide tree census next week. This exercise, the first in eight years, will take...
16 Apr, 2026, 10.16 AM IST
El Nino threat looms large as data shows strong link to weak monsoonsAround 70% of El Nino years since 1980 have been linked to weak Indian monsoons, underscoring a strong correlation as global agencies warn ...
14 Apr, 2026, 05.32 PM IST
Estimates show likely dip in fruit, vegetable productionFruit production in the 2018-19 crop year is likely to drop to 99.92 lakh tonnes from 117 lakh tonnes in 2017-18.
30 Mar, 2019, 11.16 AM IST
Post monsoon coffee output estimate 16% lower than earlier oneAmong the states, major reduction in crop is reported from Karnataka.
23 Jan, 2019, 08.13 PM IST
Weather department issues heavy rainfall warning for large parts of India this weekThe warning comes after the IMD said last week that the monsoon had covered the entire country, 17 days ahead of its normal onset date.
02 Jul, 2018, 05.00 PM IST
IMD forecasts good rainfall in July, AugustRegion wise, North West India is expected to get best rainfall at 100 per cent of long period average, while North East India is likely to ...
30 May, 2018, 06.55 PM IST
97% normal monsoon expected for 2018, says IMDA wet spell will keep a lid on inflation, potentially tempting PM Narendra Modi to bring forward general elections due in May 2019.
17 Apr, 2018, 06.58 AM IST
Monsoon: Agrochem, crop protection biz to do well, says Deven Choksey“Any positive news on the monsoon is also positive on the inflation side.”
16 Apr, 2018, 05.16 PM IST
India's monsoon rains seen at average levels in 2018: SkymetMonsoon rains are expected to be 100 percent of the long-term average, raising prospects of higher farm and economic growth in the $2 trill...
04 Apr, 2018, 11.04 PM IST
Funds available from day 1 in 2018-19, start projects early: Govt tells all ministriesThis has led to the desired results as much larger expenditures were incurred on various projects during the first quarter last year, the m...
29 Mar, 2018, 03.35 PM IST
M&M to gain more on Budget hopes, rising farm incomesThe company’s market share improved to 43.5 per cent in FY18 (year to date basis) from 40 per cent in the FY15.
11 Jan, 2018, 11.38 AM IST