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Central & state surveys throw up same, grim result—Bengaluru groundwater depleting at dangerous pace

Groundwater Directorate's 10-yr data as well as CGWB's yearly findings confirm how borewells, unchecked urbanisation have led to water levels steadily falling in India's IT capital.

Rescue chopper aborts mission in northern Sikkim following landslide & heavy rainfall

No rescue operations were conducted today due to these challenges. IMD has issued a red alert of continued heavy rainfall over the next 3 days.

12 dead and over 6.3 lakh affected across 21 districts in Assam as floods worsen

Over 2.57 lakh people are sheltering in 511 relief camps & distribution centres across flood-hit areas. Rescue and relief operations are ongoing.

Delhi Zoo to sign ‘knowledge sharing’ MoU with Vantara, but no management transfer, say officials

Aim to provide training to Delhi Zoo employees, knowledge sharing of best practices and veterinary support for large animals.

Modi to kickstart ‘Aravalli Green Wall’ campaign to reforest world’s oldest mountain range

The Aravalli range will also be developed for safaris, nature parks and trekking to involve communities in the campaign.

How climate change is taking a toll on people’s mental health

More countries now recognise the link between mental health and shifting climate patterns, but very few have plans for how to address it.

Schools remain shut for third day as heavy rain, landslides hit Mizoram

At least five people, including three Myanmarese refugees, have been killed as incessant rain triggers landslides, mudslides, rockfalls, and waterlogging.

Manipur floods: 3,802 people affected, 883 houses damaged in just 48 hours

Army and Assam rifles personnel are leading rescue operations as various areas including Imphal town, Khurai, Heingang, and Checkon constituencies remain inundated.

Nauradehi to be cheetahs’ new home in MP. It’s preparing by expanding prey base, relocating villages

The National Tiger Conservation Authority has given a green light, earmarking a 30 km area to be prepped to receive the big cats.

Chiuluan 2: Celebrity Amur Falcon geo-tagged in Manipur returns to Russia after 17,000-km journey

Geo-tagging reports by Wildlife Institute of India show how Chiuluan 2, named so after a Manipur village, has made its way back to eastern Asia for breeding season starting early June.

On Camera

Lifting night shift ban increased female employment in India—only among big firms

Discriminatory laws limit firms from hiring willing women, and removing such barriers can help narrow the economic gap between developing and developed countries.

What’s behind bond yields’ logic-defying spike? The market’s concern over the future

While bond yields tend to fall amid low inflation & interest rate cuts, market experts say they’ve been rising due to concerns over tax collections, fiscal deficit & potential impact of US tariffs.

‘Foreign policy rests on hard power’—from 1965 Indo-Pak war to Op Sindoor, key takeaways for India

A panel of experts moderated by ThePrint’s Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta drew connections between insights of 1965 Indo-Pak War and strategic takeaways highlighted by Op Sindoor.

Punjab is fast becoming the new Northeast. And there’s a message in it for Modi

In its toughest time in decades because of floods, Punjab would’ve expected PM Modi to visit. If he has the time for a Bihar tour, why not a short visit to next-door Punjab?