El Nino trigger: Rabi contingency plan drawn up for 225 districts amid rainfall deficitThe govt has developed a rabi contingency plan in response to the southwest monsoon's rainfall deficit. With concerns over soil moisture an...
07 Nov, 2026, 11.22 AM IST
An artificial reef can do more than attract fish: How a 125-acre underwater project could reshape North Carolina's coastal ecosystemsAn artificial reef will be constructed in North Carolina's Albemarle Sound, scheduled for development soon. This project aims to create she...
06 Nov, 2026, 10.54 PM IST
Marathwada Water Grid project to get Rs 20,000 crore JICA funding: Devendra FadnavisJapan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has responded positively to providing a loan of around Rs 20,000 crore for the first phase of...
06 Nov, 2026, 06.58 PM IST
In 2024, the US military sank the 360-foot Monarch Countess weighing 2,743 tons; the retired vessel now rises 100 feet from the seafloor in 180 feet of waterThe Monarch Countess, a roll-on/roll-off vessel, now rests serenely on the Gulf of Mexico's seabed. This ship, having been adapted for mili...
06 Nov, 2026, 04.30 PM IST
Horoscope Today, November 6, 2026: Dhanteras Brings Money Clarity for Leo, Confidence for Virgo and Good News for CancerToday's planetary focus highlights dynamic communication, personal money administration, and executive presence. With the Moon in Virgo alo...
05 Nov, 2026, 07.55 PM IST
SJVN holds talks with Nepal government to expedite 1,569-MW hydropower projectsSJVN Ltd chairman Bhupender Gupta met various Nepal government officials to expedite hydropower projects. The discussions focused on the Ar...
05 Nov, 2026, 01.52 PM IST
Australia data centre inquiry finds inadequate checks, stops short of moratoriumAn inquiry into data centres by Australia's most populous state found approvals failed to consider the cumulative effect on resources and i...
05 Nov, 2026, 09.57 AM IST
Festive bloating? Delhi nutritionist shares 2-ingredient pre-meal hack to manage weight, control blood sugar and relieve constipationAs the joyous Diwali festivities bring forth an array of rich sweets and treats, overeating can lead to discomfort. Delhi nutritionist Lovn...
05 Nov, 2026, 09.53 AM IST
NHAI will dig up rivers to build highways: 1,078 lakh cubic metres of silt identified to tackle Bihar floods & speed up roadworkThe Centre and Bihar government have launched the 'Nadi Sanjivani' initiative to tackle recurring floods through river desilting while supp...
04 Nov, 2026, 06.19 PM IST
Construction, demolition activities banned in Gurugram amid pollution; check dates, WFH mandates & moreGurugram's administration has announced a ban on construction and demolition activities to combat rising air pollution. This ban will be ef...
03 Nov, 2026, 11.06 PM IST
Road ministry signs MoU with Bihar to use river silt for national highways constructionThe ministry of road transport and highways signed an MoU with the Bihar government for river desilting. This initiative aims to use excava...
03 Nov, 2026, 08.07 PM IST
India wants more factories, fabs and data centres. Where will the water come from?India's ambition to become a developed nation by 2047 is constrained by growing water resource challenges. Industries across sectors, inclu...
03 Nov, 2026, 12.34 PM IST
Kauai flood warning: Hanalei refuge area offers a safe place to shelter but no food, water or medical care; what residents need to know to takeResidents of Kauaʻi experienced significant travel disruptions and continued risks from floodwaters after heavy rainfall occurred. A flash ...
01 Nov, 2026, 08.02 PM IST
'Lord Shiva's locks on river Ganga are loosening': Rainfall could get heavier as Himalayan permafrost melts, mountain rocks holding water are losing ground, warns expertClimate author and entrepreneur Mridula Ramesh has warned that rising temperatures are melting Himalayan permafrost, weakening mountain slo...
01 Nov, 2026, 03.55 PM IST
India-Bangladesh Ganga water treaty renewal in doubt as December deadline nearsThe 1996 India-Bangladesh Ganga water-sharing treaty faces uncertainty ahead of its December 12 expiry, with New Delhi unlikely to renew it...
31 Oct, 2026, 10.37 PM IST
Bhutan glacial lake outburst flood triggers alert in North Bengal; thousands relocated, disaster response teams deployedA glacial lake outburst flood (GLOF) has been reported at Lemthang in Bhutan, triggering a high alert across North Bengal as water flows do...
30 Oct, 2026, 08.51 AM IST
Pakistan: United Nations report exposes flaws in Sindh's water managementSindh’s water management system is struggling with outdated rules, weak data and growing gaps between official allocations and actual water...
28 Oct, 2026, 02.38 PM IST