Why India’s green transition must move beyond large-scale renewable projectsAs India pursues ambitious climate and renewable energy goals, decentralised clean energy solutions are emerging as a critical driver of ru...
15 Jun, 2026, 11.16 AM 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
Kerala Monsoon Delay Reason: Why is the Southwest Monsoon late? What IMD is forecastingIndia's southwest monsoon is delayed, with official onset expected after June 5-6. While Kerala has seen some rain, the India Meteorologica...
02 Jun, 2026, 01.39 PM IST
Centre signs agreement with ISRO, rolls out new water research initiativesIndia is boosting water resource management through a new pact between the Ministry of Jal Shakti and ISRO. This collaboration will leverag...
01 Jun, 2026, 02.04 PM IST
Push ethanol, but keep it in the mixWith the backdrop of the US-Israel conflict raising concerns about oil imports from Iran, India is evaluating its fuel strategies. The gove...
06 May, 2026, 11.11 PM IST
AI, cloud boom raise water concerns; Centre says industry adopting advanced cooling solutionsIn the booming realm of AI and cloud computing in India, water resource management is becoming a hot topic. Eco-conscious researchers warn ...
03 May, 2026, 04.06 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
Rakha Gupta govt plans to build a 'Great Wall of Delhi' to stop Yamuna flood problem. Here is the 4.7-km grand planDelhi plans a 4.7-km flood wall along the Yamuna's western bank before the next monsoon. The structure aims to protect areas like Civil Lin...
15 Apr, 2026, 08.42 PM IST
Why battery recycling units across India are harmful for children and pregnant womenA new study by Toxics Link reveals alarming lead contamination in soil surrounding battery recycling units across India, with levels signif...
09 Apr, 2026, 02.18 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
Amid water crisis, authorities reveal shocking news: Delhi has extracted 99% groundwaterDelhi faces a severe water crisis as the CGWB reports a significant decline in groundwater recharge and availability for extraction. In 202...
19 Jun, 2024, 05.08 PM IST
Over 1,000 experts call for global action on 'depleting' groundwaterIn a statement, the group noted that groundwater represents 99 per cent of the Earth's freshwater. This makes it critical for supplying dri...
25 Dec, 2019, 12.55 PM IST
22% of India’s groundwater dried up or in critical state: Gajendra Singh ShekhawatThe ‘Dynamic Ground Water Resources of India’ report of the Central Ground Water Board (CGWB) showed that 1,499 out of 6,881 assessed units...
25 Nov, 2019, 11.21 AM IST
Not only sugarcane states, others too abuse groundwaterThe onus of abusing groundwater resources also lies with wheat, rice, maize and oilseeds producing states like Punjab and Haryana.
21 Apr, 2016, 11.38 AM IST
Haryana uses mapping tech to trace groundwaterHaryana will become the first state in the country to have aquifer mapping done for its groundwater resources by May
18 Feb, 2016, 06.05 AM IST
Pre-monsoon groundwater level declines in 46% wells: GovernmentThe pre-monsoon groundwater level has declined in 46 per cent of wells assessed by the government across the country.
07 Dec, 2015, 09.51 PM IST