Demand for MGNREGS work down 28% in MayDemand for MGNREGS work saw a significant drop in May compared to last year. This comes as a new program is slated to replace the current s...
02 Jun, 2026, 12.51 AM IST
Fertiliser firms seek more green ammonia as Iran war disrupts suppliesIndia's government is reviewing green ammonia demand from fertiliser companies. This comes as companies seek more long-term supply contract...
02 Jun, 2026, 12.27 AM IST
West Bengal will work with Centre to ensure state receives all benefits of double-engine govt: CM Suvendu AdhikariWest Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari pledged close collaboration with the Centre to secure benefits of a 'double-engine government' ...
30 May, 2026, 06.36 PM IST
Manipur CM Y Khemchand Singh hails Centre's decision to form panel on demographic changeThe Chief Minister of Manipur has praised the Union Government for establishing a High-Level Committee aimed at examining demographic chang...
27 May, 2026, 06.24 PM IST
Four myths about the falling rupee and what India must actually doIndia's rupee is facing pressure from global events. The nation needs a plan to tackle weaknesses that amplify these impacts. Energy indepe...
25 May, 2026, 11.05 PM IST
PM Modi pitches water conservation, sustainable living ahead of monsoonModi emphasised water conservation and prudent management, urging farmers to adopt better irrigation practices. He highlighted the governme...
10 May, 2026, 05.33 PM IST
Viksit Bharat cannot run on fossil fuels -- and 2047 is the deadlineIndia aims for Viksit Bharat by 2047 but faces risks from imported fossil fuels. A shift to clean energy is crucial for economic stability ...
24 Apr, 2026, 12.16 PM IST
India accounts for 25% of global groundwater use, says committee, flags over-extractionIndia faces a critical challenge with excessive groundwater extraction, contributing 25 percent to global withdrawals. A parliamentary comm...
05 Apr, 2026, 07.47 PM IST
Groundwater levels rise in 73% of wells across India, govt saysGroundwater levels across India have improved significantly. Over 73 percent of monitored wells show a rise in water levels compared to the...
02 Apr, 2026, 04.57 PM IST
Rs 2,000 cr Mission Mausam approved: Here's how high-tech radars will be used to tackle heavy rains, floods, stormsThe Union Cabinet has approved 'Mission Mausam,' a ₹2,000 crore initiative aimed at significantly improving India’s weather forecasting and...
12 Sep, 2024, 01.10 PM IST
50-fold gains from investments on Monsoon Mission, computing facilities of MoES: SurveyThe study conducted by the National Council of Applied Economic Research (NCAER) was based on a face-to-face survey of 6,098 respondents --...
03 Nov, 2020, 05.41 PM IST
IMD to start making state-wise monsoon forecast from next yearThe IMD currently gives zone-specific daily monsoon forecast during the season for northwest, central India, southern peninsula and east an...
29 May, 2016, 12.24 PM IST
Rapid warming of Indian Ocean weakening the monsoon, may impact agriculture and financial sectors: Indian Institute of Tropical MeteorologyThe weakening trend in summer rainfall during 1901-2012 was also observed over the centraleast and northern regions of India.
17 Jun, 2015, 03.32 AM IST
We can overcome bad monsoon, says Radha Mohan SinghNational Mission for Sustainable Agriculture, along with recently-launched National Soil Health Card Mission, will help climate mitigation ...
24 Apr, 2015, 01.44 PM IST
May revive committee to consider aid for excess rain areas: Sharad PawarThe assistance would be considered for loss of crop, loss of human lives and live stock due to excess rains.
16 Sep, 2013, 01.15 PM IST
Monsoon forecasting gets technology punch with use of dynamical modelsThe National Monsoon Mission is beginning to get underway, as it is set to beef up the computing resources and create the skills necessary ...
14 Jun, 2012, 09.57 AM IST
US input to help India meteorological department predict rains betterIndia Meteorological Department will incorporate readings from one of the latest US climate forecast models that is being improved for Indi...
20 Apr, 2012, 11.45 AM IST