Tata's Apple iPhone factory in Tamil Nadu faces shutdown threat over farmland water contamination; pollution body seeks explanationAn Indian pollution regulator has accused Tata Electronics, a key supplier for Apple's iPhones, of contaminating groundwater near its Hosur...
13 Jun, 2026, 08.42 PM IST
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
Climate-resilient farming in the age of extremesAs extreme weather events become more frequent and less predictable, the future of Indian agriculture will depend on how effectively it com...
25 Apr, 2026, 12.01 PM IST
Govt launches Bhu-Neer portal, a centralized platform for managing groundwater withdrawal permitsThe Indian government launched the "Bhu-Neer" portal on September 19, 2024, to centralize and streamline the process of obtaining groundwat...
20 Nov, 2024, 11.21 PM IST
Groundwater to get over 3 deg C warmer by century's end, threatening safety: studyGroundwater is projected to warm by 2-3.5 degrees Celsius before the turn of this century, potentially risking water quality and safety, ap...
05 Jun, 2024, 03.10 PM IST
By 2080, India could lose groundwater by 3 times the current rate: StudyA study led by the University of Michigan warns that if Indian farmers continue to draw groundwater at the current rate, the rate of ground...
02 Sep, 2023, 03.57 PM IST
The Hidden Toll: The high price of entertainment on water resources revealed in stadium water usageA report by India's Jal Shakti ministry has found that 20 of the 26 stadiums examined were using borewells/tube wells to extract groundwate...
07 Aug, 2023, 12.47 PM IST
Developer fined Rs 100 crore for violating environmental laws in Gurugram residential projectAccording to the report of a panel set up by the National Green Tribunal, the firm had not obtained environmental clearance for the project...
21 Jun, 2022, 10.29 PM IST
SC stays NGT order imposing penalty of over Rs 15 crore on Coca-Cola's bottling unitThe top court was hearing an appeal filed by Moon Beverages Ltd challenging NGT's order imposing an environmental compensation of Rs 1.85 c...
24 May, 2022, 02.30 PM IST
ET View: Conservation fee for groundwater usage sensibleThe Central Groundwater Board is slated to determine the mechanism design for the levy and its extent, range and quantum.
25 Jul, 2019, 09.50 PM IST
Water conservation fee likely on residential complexes, industryThe environment ministry considers a 'water conservation fee' on residential and commercial complexes, submits a report to the NGT.
25 Jul, 2019, 11.06 AM IST
Delhi groundwater depletion a serious problem, says SCThe apex court perused the NITI Aayog's report which said that various authorities were passing the buck and shying away from their respons...
11 Jul, 2018, 01.46 PM IST
Government notifies 162 areas with declining groundwater levelsThe Central Ground Water Authority has notified 162 areas across the country where groundwater withdrawal is more than annual replenishment.
06 Aug, 2015, 03.39 PM IST
- Centre's response sought on 'water smuggling mafia' in Delhi
National Green Tribunal has sought the Centre and Delhi government's responses on a plea alleging that water smuggling mafia is behind ille...
26 Aug, 2013, 05.09 PM IST
- Developers to buy water, realty rates may rise in Noida, Greater Noida
It is being speculated that not only will projects be delayed due to inadequate water for construction but also push up prices of propertie...
12 Jan, 2013, 11.18 AM IST
- Groundwater depleting at alarming rate: Report
If current trends of acute groundwater use continue, 60% of all acquifers in India could run dry in 20 years or will be in a critical condi...
06 Mar, 2010, 01.05 AM IST
- 60% of acquifers may run dry in 20 yrs if unchecked: WB report
If current trends of acute groundwater use continue, 60% of all acquifers in India could run dry in in 20 years or will be in a critical co...
05 Mar, 2010, 10.56 PM IST