Built from 1837 to 1842, New York's Croton Aqueduct carried water 41 miles on gravity alone, dropping 13 inches a mile; it supplied the city for 113 yearsSince the launch of the Croton Aqueduct in 1842, the landscape of clean water access has evolved significantly, tackling severe health cris...
26 Sep, 2026, 01.00 PM IST
AIIB eyes bigger India water funding push as El Niño threatens dry spellAIIB intends to expand its water sector funding in India, which faces severe drought conditions this monsoon season. The bank is prioritizi...
26 Sep, 2026, 11.26 AM IST
Actis merges 11 India road assets into $1 billion trustActis LLP has consolidated 11 road assets worth around Rs 10,000 crore into its NXT-Infra Trust after raising Rs 1,180 crore from investors...
26 Sep, 2026, 12.51 AM IST
Karnataka expands BWSSB mandate to entire Bengaluru Urban district beyond GBA limitsKarnataka government has brought the entire Bengaluru Urban district under the BWSSB’s jurisdiction to plan drinking water and sewage infra...
25 Sep, 2026, 08.35 PM IST
Andhra sets 70% renewable energy rule for data centres, addresses water concerns: LokeshAndhra Pradesh is adopting a sustainability-focused strategy for its data-centre expansion in Visakhapatnam. The state mandates that 70 per...
25 Sep, 2026, 01.39 PM IST
In 2017, Philadelphia crews digging up Spruce Street hit water mains made of bored logs, laid around 1811; the city's last wooden pipe left service in 1858While digging on Spruce Street in Philadelphia, city workers unearthed wooden water mains dating back 200 years. Installed around 1811, the...
24 Sep, 2026, 07.00 PM IST
Varanasi’s Bhelupur gets Rs 78.26 crore infrastructure push with 17-km sewer, drinking water pipelineMayor Ashok Kumar Tiwari launched projects worth ₹78.26 crore in Bhelupur Ward during a groundbreaking ceremony. The initiatives include a ...
24 Sep, 2026, 11.05 AM IST
Danny Dyer, Dani Dyer and Becky Hill join ‘Stop the Sewage’ protest as 315,000-signature petition calls for UK water industry to return to public ownershipDanny Dyer, Dani Dyer and Becky Hill joined a “Stop the Sewage” rally in Kent calling for the UK water industry to return to public ownersh...
22 Sep, 2026, 11.26 PM IST
In 2003, Germany opened a water-filled bridge that lets cargo ships cross over the Elbe River; the 3,012-foot crossing connected two major canalsThe Magdeburg Water Bridge in Germany is a groundbreaking structure that enables ships to traverse over the Elbe River, effectively linking...
22 Sep, 2026, 07.00 PM IST
India can become an AI infrastructure hub for Global South: Microsoft's Puneet ChandokMicrosoft has launched the India South Central Cloud Region in Hyderabad, its fourth in the country, following the existing ones in Mumbai,...
22 Sep, 2026, 11.08 AM IST
This stock just beat AI star HFCL’s 230% rally to top Nifty 500 gainers in 2026. Can outperformance last?Welspun Corp has emerged as the top-performing Nifty 500 stock in 2026 after a 236% rally, overtaking AI infrastructure play HFCL. The shar...
22 Sep, 2026, 10.46 AM IST
Alaska is checking boats for this tiny invader. Here’s why one mussel has scientists worriedWhat if one tiny mussel could trigger a massive problem for Alaska’s lakes, rivers and water infrastructure? Let's dig deeper to find out m...
22 Sep, 2026, 09.40 AM IST
Google data centre sparks protests in AustriaIn the Austrian town of Kronstorf, a planned Google data centre promises investment, jobs and a place on the digital map -- but residents a...
22 Sep, 2026, 08.07 AM IST
From homes to high-rise buildings: Vectus’ approach to water storageVectus presents an extensive selection of water tanks, ranging from 100 to 30,000 liters. These tanks cater to various installations includ...
21 Sep, 2026, 02.30 PM IST
Microsoft launches fourth India cloud region in Hyderabad to meet AI demandThe Hyderabad region has three availability zones and is built for AI workloads from day one, adding to Microsoft’s existing cloud regions ...
21 Sep, 2026, 12.27 PM IST
Microsoft's new India cloud region to use effectively 'zero water' for cooling: President Puneet ChandokAddressing the Microsoft AI Infrastructure Summit India, Chandok announced the company's fourth cloud region in India - India South Central...
21 Sep, 2026, 12.20 PM IST
Karachi water supply hit as Dhabeji power failure adds to string of disruptionsA power failure at Karachi's Dhabeji pumping station disrupted water supply on Sunday. Ten of twenty-one pumps were knocked out due to a ca...
14 Sep, 2026, 07.16 AM IST