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Maharashtra Govt declares 265 of 358 talukas drought-affectedMaharashtra has declared 265 out of 358 talukas as drought-affected due to inadequate rainfall this season. The total rainfall deficit acro...26 Sep, 2026, 11.59 AM IST- AIIB eyes bigger India water funding push as El Niño threatens dry spellAIIB intends to expand its water sector funding in India, which faces severe drought conditions this monsoon season. The bank is prioritizi...26 Sep, 2026, 11.26 AM IST
- Karnataka announces Rs 2,500 input subsidy for drought-hit farmers: Dy CM ParameshwaraKarnataka Deputy Chief Minister G Parameshwara announced immediate relief for drought-hit farmers, offering Rs 2,500 each. This initial aid...25 Sep, 2026, 07.09 PM IST
- Karnataka: Drought-hit taluk selection based on rainfall data, not discretion, says CM ShivakumarThe CM’s clarification in the assembly followed the resignation of Congress MLA Yashvantharayagowda Patil, who quit protesting the exclusio...23 Sep, 2026, 08.15 PM IST
- Maharashtra drought deepens, crop output crisis mountsState agriculture minister Dattatray Bharane has confirmed a large contraction in the production of cotton and soybean, while the agricultu...23 Sep, 2026, 12.16 AM IST
- Bihar govt's coffers empty, yet crores spent on PM's birthday celebrations: Tejashwi YadavTejashwi Yadav demanded ₹15,000 immediate relief for every flood- and drought-hit family in Bihar, while seeking national disaster status f...20 Sep, 2026, 04.07 PM IST
- In 2025, DLR tested continuous spirulina growth on the ISS for future closed-loop life support; Limnospira indica produced oxygen and edible biomass in microgravityIn a groundbreaking experiment, scientists have successfully cultivated spirulina aboard the International Space Station, paving the way fo...15 Sep, 2026, 01.00 PM IST
- BRICS adopts New Delhi Declaration: Inside the 140-point document on Global South's ambitionsBRICS leaders adopted the New Delhi Declaration at the 18th summit, reaffirming their commitment to cooperation, multilateralism and a more...14 Sep, 2026, 01.31 PM IST
- From farm ponds to AI chatbots: India's blueprint for revitalising dryland agriculture10 Sep, 2026, 06.46 AM IST
- Karnataka CM to lead all-party delegation to PM Modi for farm loan waiver amid droughtKarnataka's Chief Minister will lead an all-party delegation to Prime Minister Modi. They seek a farm loan waiver for farmers facing severe...04 Sep, 2026, 05.49 PM IST
- BJP launches 175-km Ballari padayatra keeping 2028 assembly polls in sightThe BJP has initiated a 175-km padayatra from Lingasugur to Ballari. This march targets the DK Shivakumar government and its alleged failur...01 Sep, 2026, 06.41 PM IST
- In 2000, the American West entered a megadrought that became its driest stretch in roughly 1,200 years. Years later, it left major lakes and reservoirs majorly depleted, with some losing enough water to expose miles of lakebedSeveral major North American lakes are experiencing significant water level declines. Drought, warming temperatures, and increased water de...13 Aug, 2026, 12.11 AM IST
- NCP(SP) MPs meet PM Modi, seek Bharat Ratna for Phules, Sathe and Tukadoji Maharaj, raise Maharashtra issuesNCP(SP) MPs, led by Supriya Sule, met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday. They presented several Maharashtra-specific demands, includin...11 Aug, 2026, 12.02 AM IST
- Austria hits record temperature, Hungary curbs power use as Europe feels the heatAustria recorded its highest temperature ever as a severe heatwave grips Europe. Hungarians reduced power use to ease grid pressure amid a ...05 Aug, 2026, 09.08 PM IST
- Heat wave brings record-breaking temps, heightened wildfire risk to parts of Western USA significant heat wave is currently affecting large areas of the Western United States. Temperatures are nearing record highs, increasing ...02 Aug, 2026, 06.56 AM IST
- CM Shivakumar urges PM to back Karnataka, says India's growth hinges on state's progressKarnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar requested Prime Minister Narendra Modi for increased state support. He emphasized that India's progr...01 Aug, 2026, 08.45 PM IST
- DCs will be held accountable for question paper leak henceforth: CM D K ShivakumarKarnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar warned district Deputy Commissioners about exam paper leaks. He mandated CCTV cameras and enhanced ...25 Jul, 2026, 09.02 PM IST
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