Megacity heatwaves are now a fatal nightmareCities are becoming dangerous places at night due to rising temperatures. Lack of cool nights strains the body, increasing risks of serious...
03 Jun, 2026, 08.44 AM IST
Railways renews push for installing Atmospheric Water GeneratorsIndian Railways has renewed its push to deploy Atmospheric Water Generators (AWGs) in water-scarce areas, asking zones, production units an...
01 Jun, 2026, 02.47 PM IST
Weather swings, monsoon risks, and the growing threat to mango, apple cropsThe agriculture industry has evolved historically through adaptation and resilience, and now it is time to speed up this transformation, em...
01 Jun, 2026, 11.43 AM IST
An LNG glut is on its wayThe closure of the Strait of Hormuz and the shutdown of Qatar’s LNG exports have pushed gas prices higher, but the disruption could ultimat...
01 Jun, 2026, 10.18 AM IST
Bars, cafes step up to the crease with offers on IPL final nightDespite rising costs, restaurants and bars saw a surge in business during the IPL final. Bengaluru outlets reported full bookings, with som...
01 Jun, 2026, 01.02 AM IST
Delhi LG reviews heatwave relief operations; dedicated cooling zones set up across 8 districtsDelhi's Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu reviewed heatwave relief efforts. Dedicated cooling zones and mobile heat relief units ar...
29 May, 2026, 07.27 AM IST
AI coding startup Cognition raises $1 billion at $26 billion valueAI startup Cognition has secured over one billion dollars in a new funding round. This brings its valuation to a massive twenty-six billion...
27 May, 2026, 09.15 PM IST
Can aluminum foil really boost your WiFi signal, and what do experts actually sayWhile a viral social media hack suggests aluminum foil can boost Wi-Fi, real science shows precise shaping is key. Dartmouth researchers de...
26 May, 2026, 03.02 PM IST
Uttar Pradesh Gonda power department uses unusual method to cool transformer during extreme heat, watch videoPower department employees in Uttar Pradesh's Gonda district were filmed using a stand fan and water to cool an overheated transformer amid...
25 May, 2026, 06.03 PM IST
Maharashtra's Brahmapuri hottest in country at 47.2 degrees, heatwave to persist: IMDScorching heat gripped many Indian states on Sunday. Brahmapuri in Maharashtra recorded the highest temperature at 47.2 degrees Celsius. De...
24 May, 2026, 09.32 PM 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
Assam: IMD predicts heavy rainfall likely over Guwahati city in 2-3 days, public advised to remain alertThe weather pattern suggests that thunderstorm and lightning with few spells of rain is very likely at the isolated places of the city alon...
24 May, 2026, 06.01 PM IST
Delivery platforms deploy cooling cover as orders heat upPeople confined to indoors are increasingly turning to online platforms for purchases spanning daily essentials to cooling products and con...
23 May, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
India solar industry seeks higher power prices amid record demandIndia's solar industry is urging the power market regulator to raise electricity price limits on exchanges. Companies say the current cap h...
20 May, 2026, 11.00 AM IST
Mercury Rising: Peak power demand hits record 260.5 GWIndia's electricity demand has hit an all-time high of 260.5 gigawatts. This record was set on Tuesday as heat waves gripped the nation. Th...
20 May, 2026, 12.51 AM IST
Climate Change crisis: IMD to change parameters to declare heatwavesThe India Meteorological Department will soon update its heatwave warning criteria. Current parameters do not suit India's geography, causi...
16 May, 2026, 01.38 PM IST
Amit Shah pushes early warning systems for high-risk Himalayan lakesUnion Home Minister Amit Shah reviewed the nation's readiness for floods and heat waves. He emphasized developing early warning systems for...
10 May, 2026, 11.45 PM IST