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Karnataka groups divided over bandh call over Cauvery water dispute- In 2000, the American West entered a megadrought that became its driest stretch in roughly 1,200 years. Years later, it left major lakes and reservoirs majorly depleted, with some losing enough water to expose miles of lakebed
- Assam flood situation improves as number of affected dips to 87,000, toll rises to 103
- In 1974, a Vietnam veteran moved to Alaska for a new life. 14 years later, he became the last person in US history to get a homestead patentKenneth Deardorff, a Vietnam veteran from California, moved to remote Alaska in 1974 and filed a homestead claim along the Stony River. Aft...12 Aug, 2026, 06.42 PM IST
- Centre redefines Ganga floodplain, drops 'construction-free zone' provisionIn a pivotal move, the Centre has restructured the Ganga's floodplain, introducing well-defined zones categorized by flood return periods. ...12 Aug, 2026, 03.18 PM IST
- Cauvery water dispute: SC to hear on August 17 pleas urging direction to Karnataka to release water to Tamil NaduThe Supreme Court will hear Tamil Nadu's plea on August 17. This hearing concerns Karnataka's compliance with Cauvery water release orders....12 Aug, 2026, 01.05 PM IST
- In 1999, Oregon shipped a 1,000-ton nuclear reactor vessel 270 miles up the Columbia river, then buried it in WashingtonOregon's Trojan Nuclear Power Plant reactor vessel traveled 270 miles up the Columbia River. This massive 907-metric-ton vessel was then tr...11 Aug, 2026, 10.27 PM IST
- In 1963, federal engineers completed Glen Canyon Dam in Arizona for water storage and power, which turned the Colorado River colder and disrupted native fish reproductionGlen Canyon Dam altered the Colorado River's temperature and flow significantly. This change negatively affected the endangered humpback ch...11 Aug, 2026, 07.29 PM IST
- In the 1800s, Americans planted tamarisk for windbreaks and erosion control; by 2005, the tree had spread across western river systems and become a major management concernTamarisk was originally brought in for various practical applications, but it has since proliferated across western waterways. This invasiv...11 Aug, 2026, 05.14 PM IST
- Nine killed as van gets swept away in swollen drain in Madhya Pradesh's RajgarhNine people died after a van was swept away in a swollen nullah in Rajgarh. The incident occurred on Monday morning near Sarangpur town ami...10 Aug, 2026, 04.41 PM IST
- NCP (SP) MPs meet PM Narendra Modi; discuss Maharashtra issuesNCP (SP) MPs, led by Supriya Sule, met Prime Minister Narendra Modi. They discussed various Maharashtra-related issues concerning their con...10 Aug, 2026, 02.02 PM IST
- Assam flood toll rises to 99 as several districts remain inundatedAssam's flood death toll has now reached ninety-nine people across several districts. Devastating floods have heavily impacted multiple reg...09 Aug, 2026, 07.07 AM IST
- German scientists created a sponge-like material that could pull 1.8 liters of drinking water from dry air every day, turning desert air into a potential drinking-water sourceResearchers have developed a groundbreaking material that can absorb moisture from arid air and act as a highly efficient coolant for air c...08 Aug, 2026, 06.39 PM IST
- Assam Floods: Death toll rises to 98 with over 1.55 lakh people affected across 13 districtsAssam's flood toll has risen to 98, with one new death reported. The number of affected people has now dipped to 1.55 lakh across thirteen ...08 Aug, 2026, 10.01 AM IST
- India seeks river data from China, flags concerns over Tibet mega-damIndia has asked China to resume sharing vital water-flow data. This request comes amid concerns over a massive dam project on the Yarlung T...07 Aug, 2026, 03.33 PM IST
- India, China hold 36th WMCC talks, underline peace along LAC vital for bilateral tiesIndia and China held their 36th border consultation meeting in New Delhi. The two nations reviewed the situation along the Line of Actual C...07 Aug, 2026, 11.11 AM IST
- Kerala Weather Today: Orange alert in Kasaragod, Kannur, Ernakulam, Idukki, Kottayam, Alappuzha and more; check IMD forecastKerala Rain Alert: Kerala anticipates widespread rainfall starting Thursday, with intensified showers expected. The India Meteorological De...06 Aug, 2026, 10.24 AM IST
- A Record-Breaking Beast: How night hunters hauled a massive alligator from Mississippi watersA Mississippi crew captured the state's largest alligator, weighing 802.5 pounds. This prehistoric reptile measured an impressive 14 feet a...05 Aug, 2026, 11.39 PM IST
- Electric scooter startup River Mobility raises $120 million to deepen premium playThe fresh capital will be used to expand River Mobility’s manufacturing capacity, set up a new greenfield factory and launch new products, ...05 Aug, 2026, 09.17 PM IST
- Karnataka eyes full compliance with Cauvery release order by FridayKarnataka will fully comply with the Cauvery Water Management Authority's directive by August 7. Improved rainfall has increased inflows in...05 Aug, 2026, 12.48 PM IST
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