India’s next big challenge: From welfare delivery to human developmentThe National Family Health Survey 2023-24 reveals India's success in expanding welfare delivery and essential service access, reaching near...
23 Jun, 2026, 11.38 PM IST
Cleaner city design can cool Barcelona by up to 1.75°C, but new white roofs and parks still cannot offset the more than 6°C warming scientists project by 2100, leaving heat risk high in the neighborhoods that need help mostAmerican cities are facing a deadly surge in heat-related deaths, with fatalities more than doubling since 1999. A new study reveals that w...
23 Jun, 2026, 05.02 PM IST
500 plants, 100 birds, 25 butterfly species: At 23, Delhi boy turns home terrace into lush urban forest. How a childhood love for birdwatching sparked a mission to protect urban wildlifeAman Sharma, a 23-year-old Delhi resident, has transformed his 15,000 sq ft terrace into a thriving urban forest, a testament to his passio...
23 Jun, 2026, 02.09 PM IST
From Japan to New York: Thousands mark Yoga dayAcross the globe, from Tokyo's ancient temples to New York's bustling Times Square, yoga enthusiasts united on Sunday to observe the Intern...
22 Jun, 2026, 07.17 PM IST
West Bengal Budget 2026: Govt allocates Rs 36,000 crore for Annapurna Yojna; hikes DA by 20%West Bengal's new BJP government unveiled its first budget, prioritizing welfare and employment. Finance Minister Swapan Dasgupta announced...
22 Jun, 2026, 04.21 PM IST
Maharashtra govt tables Rs 97,706 cr supplementary demands; Rs 20,552 cr for farm loan waiverMaharashtra government tabled supplementary demands of over Rs 97,700 crore, with a significant Rs 20,552 crore earmarked for the farm loan...
22 Jun, 2026, 01.59 PM IST
Affordable housing, rental expansion and RERA reforms set to define next growth phase in India's urban region: ReportIndia's housing sector is set for a major overhaul, driven by urbanization and policy shifts. A report highlights the urgent need for affor...
21 Jun, 2026, 12.49 PM IST
Yoga can pave way for world peace, must be embraced across all ages, says PM ModiPrime Minister Narendra Modi declared yoga the world's largest community celebration at Kolkata's 12th International Day of Yoga event. He ...
21 Jun, 2026, 11.31 AM IST
Mizoram CM Lalduhoma highlights role of externally aided projects in Northeast development at Shillong seminarMizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma said externally aided projects not only provide financial assistance but also bring valuable technical exp...
19 Jun, 2026, 05.49 PM IST
Put a freeze on extreme heat: Why India needs more than just heatwave warningsIndia faces severe heatwaves. Dangerous heat now affects large areas with little relief. This crisis demands action beyond meteorology. Hea...
18 Jun, 2026, 11.41 PM IST
E-Ambulances will get up to 35% PM E-DRIVE subsidyThe government will subsidise electric ambulances. This support is up to 35% of the ex-factory price. Rs 500 crore is allocated for 3,811 e...
18 Jun, 2026, 06.36 PM IST
Ganga cleanliness no longer matter of opinion, data shows improvement: National mission bodyScientific data now proves the Ganga river is getting cleaner. Twelve years of the Namami Gange programme have led to measurable improvemen...
18 Jun, 2026, 05.15 PM IST
Indian High Commissioner to Singapore urges businesses to study Singapore's water sector innovationsIndian businesses are urged to study Singapore's water recycling and reuse innovations. This is crucial for drinking water, industrial wate...
18 Jun, 2026, 01.14 PM IST
Restoring India’s land, securing India’s future through science and collective actionScientific innovations and integrated farming systems are combating land degradation and enhancing climate resilience, benefiting millions ...
18 Jun, 2026, 10.10 AM IST
Bharat Forge arm, Paramount unveil next-generation Simha 4x4 armoured vehicle: What are its key features?Kalyani Strategic Systems Limited and Paramount have unveiled the Simha 4x4, a new light armoured multi-purpose vehicle designed for global...
16 Jun, 2026, 07.45 PM IST
India pitches quantum computing collaboration with Russia under national missionIndia is looking to partner with Russia on quantum computing. This collaboration is part of India's ambitious National Quantum Mission. The...
15 Jun, 2026, 05.52 PM IST
India risks becoming "unhealthier before it becomes richer," CEA V Anantha Nageswaran warnsIndia faces a health challenge before achieving wealth. Chief Economic Advisor V Anantha Nageswaran points to rising obesity and sedentary ...
14 Jun, 2026, 05.29 PM IST