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Iran war energy shock drives India's interest in ethanol and other biofuelsIndia and Southeast Asian nations are boosting biofuel use amid global fuel disruptions. This move aims to reduce reliance on imported oil ...15 May, 2026, 07.54 AM 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
- From crisis to every-drop tracking: How one question pushed Bengaluru toward a real-time water networkBengaluru's 2024 water crisis exposed a critical data gap, prompting the BWSSB to launch a real-time groundwater tracking network. Thousand...19 Nov, 2025, 09.29 PM IST
- Bengaluru water crisis: Using drinking water for these activities will cost you Rs 5,000; Rs 500 daily for repeated offenceBengaluru has banned the use of potable water for non-essential activities like gardening and vehicle washing. Violators will be fined. The...19 Feb, 2025, 11.35 AM IST
- Bengaluru water board imposes restrictions on usage of drinking water for non-essential purposesThe Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) has restricted the use of drinking water for non-essential activities in Bengaluru du...18 Feb, 2025, 09.18 AM IST
- These Bengaluru areas could face water shortages this summer: Here’s what you need to knowBengaluru's water supply board, led by Ram Prasath Manohar, warns of significant water stress in areas heavily reliant on groundwater, incl...25 Jan, 2025, 08.13 PM IST
- Water Crisis: Karnataka govt mulls policy to boost groundwater rechargeKarnataka Minister for Minor Irrigation and Science and Technology N S Boseraju announced plans for a new policy to enhance groundwater rec...19 Jun, 2024, 06.05 PM IST
- Bengaluru Water Crisis: Can 130-year-old Hesaraghatta lake save the city from running dry?The rejuvenation of Hesaraghatta lake has become imperative due to continuous encroachment on its catchment areas and the subsequent reduct...11 Apr, 2024, 04.02 PM IST
- Water, make it a political issueApproaching elections bring water to the forefront as a critical, politicised issue. Winter rainfall shortage, groundwater depletion, and E...04 Apr, 2024, 10.42 PM IST
- Many Bengaluru residents consider leaving city as water crisis hits daily lifeBengaluru faces a severe water crisis as groundwater sources deplete due to deficient rainfall. The city's infrastructure struggles to meet...20 Mar, 2024, 11.45 AM IST
- As employees in Bengaluru skip office amid water crisis, employers face fresh challengesBengaluru is hit by a water crisis worsened by urbanization. 'Silicon Valley of India' needs mandatory water harvesting and other conservat...18 Mar, 2024, 01.08 PM IST
- Bengaluru water crisis: A 70% drop in this key stat shows why India's Silicon Valley is parched, as per IIScBengaluru faces severe water scarcity amid its worst drought in 30-40 years, with an IISc study attributing it to a 70% decline in the city...14 Mar, 2024, 02.06 PM IST
- Bengaluru city won't get water supply today: Check affected areas and timingBengaluru faces a severe water crisis as summer arrives, leading to a 24-hour water supply cut. Over 200 talukas in Karnataka are declared ...27 Feb, 2024, 11.46 AM IST
- Little water left, but Tamil Nadu has most bottling units in countryAmid drought, water guzzling plants in the state draw at least 21 million litres of water everyday, which is leading to an increase in sali...24 Jul, 2019, 11.17 AM IST
- Well-diggers can resolve Bengaluru's water woesBengaluru is said to be staring at a water-scarce future, with its water table shrinking from 10-12 metres to 76-91 metres in the past two ...27 Apr, 2018, 11.24 AM IST
- Harvesting rainwater likely to solve twin problems of shortage, floodingRainwater harvesting has been mandatory for all individual plots (area over 1200 sq ft) since 2009.Sadly, less than 10% of households have ...30 Jun, 2016, 10.21 AM IST
- Bengaluru may have to be evacuated in a decade if water crisis continuesMost of the apartment complexes that have come up recently in Bengaluru, especially on Sarjapur Road, Bannerghatta Road, Whitefield, and Ma...28 Dec, 2015, 11.22 AM IST
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