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India's AI boom cannot ignore its water crunchIndia's AI growth risks exacerbating severe water stress as data centers, crucial for AI infrastructure, consume vast amounts of water. Cit...
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 ...
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 ...
India restores 21.76 million hectares of deforested land, nears 84 per cent of Bonn Challenge targetIndia has made significant strides in land restoration. Between 2011 and 2020, over 21 million hectares of degraded land were restored, as ...
JSW–The Times of India Earth Care Awards Recognises Champions of Climate Action and Sustainability
In 1889, a physician noticed a sweet urine clue and helped point medicine toward insulinIn a groundbreaking moment in 1889, two German scientists, Joseph von Mering and Oskar Minkowski, uncovered a crucial link between the panc...
Anthropic IPO filing ratifies Wall Street's AI obsessionTech stocks continue to lead the Nasdaq Composite and S&P 500 in a record-breaking market rally, while Elon Musk's SpaceX is set to price i...
IBC 10-year anniversary scorecard: Over Rs 4 lakh crore realised, big implications for credit markets, economic efficiencyThe Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code has helped creditors recover over Rs 4 lakh crore rupees. The Code has revived many distressed companies...
Consumers unlikely to see major impact on food prices over next 2-3 months: Consumer Affairs SecyThe government is closely monitoring the prices of essential food commodities. At present, prices have remained stable and largely range-bo...
Natural diamonds, real change: Driving sustainable impact in IndiaThe diamond industry is prioritizing sustainability, with India leading the charge by integrating a fifth 'C' – conscience – alongside trad...
Suvendu Adhikari: How TMC's ex poster boy inflicted the deadliest blow to Mamata Banerjee in 2026 Assembly pollsSuvendu Adhikari has achieved a historic victory in the 2026 West Bengal elections. He won from both Nandigram and Bhabanipur. This dual wi...
BJP's Bengal and Assam win draws comment from Shashi Tharoor, Congress MP makes big praise for PM Modi, Amit Shah. Here's what he saidCongress MP Shashi Tharoor lauded the BJP's strong performance in West Bengal and Assam, attributing their success to effective election ca...
Stock, mutual fund investing from Tier-2, 3 cities grows fast, but limited awareness, advisory gaps remain key concernsEven as individuals from Tier-2/3 cities and beyond are rapidly embracing the world of stocks and mutual funds, gaps in advisory and awaren...
"Geopolitical Earthquake": UAE quits OPEC to defy Saudi energy dominance, says analysisThe UAE has exited OPEC and OPEC+, ending decades of Saudi economic influence. Analysts call it a "political rebellion" prioritizing market...
Balle balle & bullied ballot? Record number of voters is cause for cheer, but concerns over why many of them voted lingerIn a remarkable turn of events, the latest elections in multiple Indian states and a Union Territory showcased an unprecedented voter turno...
Energy shock ripples from kitchens to forests as Africa and South Asia grapple with rising fuel costsGlobal fuel price hikes are pushing families in Kenya and India back to burning charcoal and wood. This reversal threatens years of progres...
NGT allows Hindustan Zinc's plea to treat penalty of Rs 25 crore as CSR activityThe NGT was hearing a review petition filed by Hindustan Zinc Ltd to reassess the order dated February 2, 2022 and discharge the company fr...
Maharashtra ministers meet Arun Jaitley, seek Rs 2400 croreUnderlining the importance of expediting the implementation of infrastructure projects in the state, the two Maharashtra ministers discusse...
- Government, World Bank sign $60 million loan pact for Karnataka project
"The Project will improve government watershed operations in 930 micro-watersheds covering 465,000 hectares."
- World Bank to grant Rs 800 cr for watershed development project in Uttarakhand
World Bank has agreed to grant Rs 800 crore for the second phase of the watershed development programme -- Gramya -- in Uttarakhand.