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
JSW–The Times of India Earth Care Awards Recognises Champions of Climate Action and Sustainability11 Jun, 2026, 03.08 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
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
Projects worth over Rs 30,000 crore reviewed during PRAGATI session: PM ModiPrime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that projects worth over Rs 30,000 crore were reviewed during the latest PRAGATI session, cov...
28 May, 2026, 06.57 PM IST
PM Modi asks states to resolve water disputes through cooperation, tech monitoringPrime Minister Narendra Modi has called for cooperative solutions to inter-state water disputes. He emphasized technology-based monitoring ...
28 May, 2026, 02.48 PM IST
India’s first rock check dam opens in Ladakh: Watch breathtaking blue paradise photos and video of Indus water at 11,000 feetLadakh has launched India's first rock check dam on the Indus River. This innovative structure uses riverbed stones to slow water flow and ...
28 May, 2026, 10.36 AM IST
Macro, the Mightiest: Why India’s biggest macro variable still falls from the skyThe 2026 monsoon comes with a clear warning: Rainfall is forecast at 92% of the long-period average, with higher-than-usual probability of ...
24 May, 2026, 06.11 PM IST
Centre proposes to continue river basin management scheme with Rs 2,183 crore outlay for 2026- 31The government plans to continue the River Basin Management scheme from 2026 to 2031. A budget of Rs 2,183 crore is proposed. This initiati...
19 Apr, 2026, 09.45 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
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
'Time to reiterate our resolve to conserve water': PM Modi hails conservation efforts across the nationPrime Minister Narendra Modi urged renewed focus on water conservation as summer begins. He praised past campaigns for improving water harv...
29 Mar, 2026, 12.16 PM IST
Punjab, Haryana witness alarming dip in groundwater level: StudyThe research paper published by IIT Kanpur has used more than 4,000 groundwater well data from northwest India to demonstrate that groundwa...
06 Jul, 2021, 01.39 PM IST
PM Modi launches Atal Jal Yojana aimed at improving groundwater levelHe also named Rohtang passageway in Himachal Pradesh as Atal Tunnel to mark the 95th birth anniversary of former prime minister Atal Bihari...
25 Dec, 2019, 03.56 PM IST
Warming of Indian Ocean behind groundwater decline in IndiaAgriculture in India relies heavily on groundwater for irrigation, particularly in the dry northern regions where precipitation is scarce.
10 Jan, 2017, 04.20 PM IST
- Lucknow’s water table falls at 2m in 2 yrs
In two years’ time, between 2012 and 2014, Lucknow’s groundwater levels recorded an alarming fall and it’s the residents of posh localities...
25 Feb, 2015, 02.20 PM IST