Volcano near which 2 million people live tracked by scientists for 2 years. They found hidden underground movementsResearch on Nicaragua's Masaya volcano has unveiled the dynamic nature of its underground magma reservoirs over time. An analysis of satell...
19 Oct, 2026, 09.34 PM IST
'Severe drought' declared in parts of UKThe UK government has declared a severe drought in southern England, impacting many counties. Extreme weather and a record-breaking summer ...
15 Oct, 2026, 06.32 PM IST
Monsoon deficit raises risk of lower Rabi crop acreageFarmers are likely to decrease rabi sowing due to inadequate rainfall and reduced soil moisture levels. This situation could lead to lower ...
15 Oct, 2026, 01.58 AM IST
Billionaire is building $500 billion modern Eden in American southwest: The city will have self-driving cars, flying vehicles, drought-resistant water systems and moreAn American billionaire entrepreneur is reportedly building a modern-day Eden in Southwest America. Named Telosa, the city has received $50...
13 Oct, 2026, 07.43 PM IST
Mumbai’s water cut and supply gap persist as demand heads for a 57% rise by 2041Mumbai's water supply is presently unable to meet the increasing demand, which is expected to rise substantially. By 2041, the anticipated ...
12 Oct, 2026, 02.35 PM IST
India’s monsoon risks may raise food industry costs: D&BIndia is experiencing agricultural risks attributed to monsoon conditions, which could impact food processors and poultry producers. Procur...
12 Oct, 2026, 01.19 PM IST
Hyderabad faces drinking water crisis by December; Singur reservoir, crucial to city's IT belt, has only 60 days of supply leftHyderabad's core urban region is staring at an early drinking water crisis as key reservoirs supplying the city keep depleting due to defic...
06 Oct, 2026, 02.57 PM IST
Double trouble at the dinner table: When will food prices normalise for Indians?India’s food inflation: Food prices are rising unevenly, impacting household budgets, while inflation is projected to persist in upcoming m...
05 Oct, 2026, 05.08 PM IST
Weakest monsoon since 2015 prompts ICRA to cut FY27 farm growth forecastIn 2026, the Southwest monsoon recorded rainfall at 87 percent of the long-period average, the lowest since 2015. ICRA has lowered its agri...
02 Oct, 2026, 05.07 PM IST
India can't take growth for granted, FinMin warns as global rates rise and investors turn cautiousIndia's economy exhibited robust growth of 7.8 percent in the first quarter of FY27 and is projected to grow 7.3 percent in the next quarte...
01 Oct, 2026, 10.27 AM IST
In 1935, President Franklin D. Roosevelt dedicated Boulder Dam on Colorado River, now Hoover Dam at Arizona-Nevada border is part of feud between states due to climate changeColorado River system has about 60 million acre-feet of reservoir storage capacity, more than four times its average annual natural flow of...
30 Sep, 2026, 10.15 PM IST
India's monsoon deficit widens to 12%; El Nino strengthens, positive IOD offers some relief: ReportEl Nino conditions have strengthened further, raising concerns over India's monsoon rainfall, even as a positive Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD) ...
30 Sep, 2026, 02.56 PM IST
In 1975, Missouri gardener Lina Sisco mailed away two family bean varieties; 15 years later, the seed exchange returned one after her own family had lost itIn Missouri, gardener Lina Sisco took an important step in preserving her family's heirloom Bird Egg beans by sending them to a seed-saving...
30 Sep, 2026, 02.00 PM IST
Why are water towers built so high? Every foot adds about 0.43 psi of pressure, letting US towns use gravity to push stored water through pipesWater towers are crucial for ensuring sufficient water pressure across community water systems. These structures harness gravity to deliver...
28 Sep, 2026, 06.40 PM IST
Smart rice policy would be niceIn the 2026-27 cycle, India's rice production is projected to fall by 6.5% compared to the previous year, largely due to monsoon rainfall b...
25 Sep, 2026, 10.57 PM IST
East, Central India to see most late-monsoon rains; El Nino to persist into 2027: ReportEast and Central India are predicted to receive most rainfall as the monsoon pulls away from Northwest India. The overall all-India rainfal...
24 Sep, 2026, 09.47 AM IST
India's monsoon deficit widens to 15%, strengthening El Nino poses farm risk: ReportIndia's monsoon rainfall deficit now stands at 15 percent, raising concerns about agricultural productivity. Kharif crop sowing is largely ...
23 Sep, 2026, 11.23 AM IST