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Haryana, Rajasthan sign pact to implement Yamuna water projectHaryana and Rajasthan have inked a historic pact for the Yamuna Water Project, a move that will finally implement a 1994 water-sharing agre...30 Jun, 2026, 12.09 AM IST- Extreme heat adds pressure to food supplies already hit by warMeteorologists warn of prolonged high temperatures due to El Niño, compounding climate change impacts and already high farming costs. This ...29 Jun, 2026, 10.28 AM IST
- China's rivers and lakes defied a global oxygen crisis across 17 years, and nearly 1,300 sites, and the surprise is that it had nothing to do with slowing down climate changeFreshwater ecosystems worldwide are facing declining oxygen levels, a critical issue for aquatic life. However, a recent study in China rev...27 Jun, 2026, 04.53 PM IST
- Heat stress becoming a serious risk for MSMEs and workers: ReportsRecent studies by WRI India and HeatWatch reveal that heatwaves are disrupting production, increasing operational costs, reducing worker pr...27 Jun, 2026, 11.17 AM IST
- Venezuela hit by another earthquake amid ongoing humanitarian crisisVenezuela was hit by a new 4.9 magnitude earthquake offshore, compounding the crisis from devastating twin tremors days earlier. The death ...27 Jun, 2026, 07.34 AM IST
- Meet Tom Leppard: World's most tattooed man who lived without electricity, running water or furniture and how ex-British Army soldier spent decades alone in a remote Scottish hutA former British Army serviceman, Tom Leppard, lived a life of extreme simplicity for over 20 years in a remote Scottish hut. Known as the ...26 Jun, 2026, 06.10 PM IST
- Chocolate, juice, noodles, tofu, protein powder, cooking oil, water & more under FSSAI action; Here's which brands were called out for misleading claimsIndia's food regulator, FSSAI, has cracked down on numerous food businesses for making misleading claims on product packaging. Companies ar...26 Jun, 2026, 12.12 PM IST
- India's AI boom cannot ignore its water crunchIndia's AI growth risks exacerbating severe water stress as data centers, crucial for AI infrastructure, consume vast amounts of water. Cit...24 Jun, 2026, 11.32 PM IST
- Karnataka records 42% rainfall deficit, 826 villages face water shortageKarnataka faces a severe 42% rainfall deficit this year, leading to a significant drop in groundwater levels. As a result, 826 villages are...24 Jun, 2026, 09.02 PM IST
- CJP protesters remain at Jantar Mantar for third consecutive dayThe Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) continues its three-day protest at Jantar Mantar, demanding action over alleged NEET exam irregularities an...22 Jun, 2026, 11.24 AM IST
- CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke, supporters continue sit-in overnight at Jantar Mantar, urge people to join protestCockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke and supporters continued an overnight sit-in at Jantar Mantar, demanding Education Minister Dh...21 Jun, 2026, 11.19 AM IST
- Karnataka keen to move ahead with Makedattu project, seeks dialogue with Tamil Nadu: Karnataka Minister Ramalinga ReddyKarnataka Minister Ramalinga Reddy has reiterated the state's commitment to the Mekedattu project, asserting it will benefit both Karnataka...20 Jun, 2026, 01.48 PM IST
- Bengal plans dolphin parks, Ganga Aarti on Hooghly under Namami Gange pushWest Bengal is set to establish two dolphin parks, including one in Contai. The state will also undertake extensive cleaning of the Hooghly...18 Jun, 2026, 09.11 PM IST
- Delhi Water Shortage: Week's wait for a single tanker; Residents say crisis is affecting their jobsDelhi water shortage: Residents in several Patel Nagar neighborhoods are facing a severe water crisis, enduring long queues for water tanke...18 Jun, 2026, 10.14 AM IST
- BMC announces 10% water supply cut: No water for swimming pools, action against misuse of drinking water and moreMumbai faces a severe water crisis as the BMC slashes supply by 10% to industries, commercial entities, and sports facilities due to critic...17 Jun, 2026, 10.33 PM IST
- Scorching Rajasthan heat. But a 71-year-old hero has been helping travellers daily for 20 years for freeIn Rajasthan's harsh summer, Thana Ram offers free drinking water to travelers. For 21 years, he has provided this vital service to pedestr...17 Jun, 2026, 03.42 PM IST
- In 1992, a tanker crash in Australia's Blue Mountains was doused with PFAS foam; 33 years on, tap water tested 300 times above the safe limitA 1992 petrol tanker crash in Australia's Blue Mountains caused PFAS contamination. Firefighters used foam containing these chemicals. Deca...16 Jun, 2026, 03.20 PM IST
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