The pollution monitoring body informed NGT that water samples from multiple locations on the DD-8, a freshwater channel, showed “a high pollution load”.
Nearly 90% of countries have policies for water, sanitation, but fewer than 13% have enough funds & trained staff to fully implement them, says a 2025 UN report.
Delhi needs to upgrade its drinking water system as the old system has proved to be a little risky because of what has happened in Indore, says ex-MLA and BJP spokesperson RP Singh.
Hard water has been linked to dull and dry skin, premature ageing, pigmentation, urticaria, psoriasis, dermatitis, folliculitis, various eczemas, and acne aggravation.
Similarly, only 18.6% of schools in Bengal have internet connectivity as compared to 63.5% nationally, says UDISE+ 2024-25 report. Chandigarh, Delhi & Lakshadweep boast 100% access.
Emerging economies are turning resource scarcity into a catalyst for ingenuity. Asia Pacific and the Middle East are key growth markets for green food and water technology.
Chairman Manoj Tripathi was held in Sutlej Sadan to prevent him from moving towards Nangal Dam. The protest is against the board's decision to give Haryana water from Punjab's share.
FSSAI's decision follows removal of mandatory Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) certification for certain products, including packaged drinking water, in October.
Siddaramaiah govt has inaugurated Cauvery Water Supply Scheme’s 5th phase that'll supply about 775 mn litres of drinking water to 50 lakh people in city's outer areas, including Whitefield.
The VFX effects are what you’d expect from a run-of-the-mill video game or a mediocre fantasy show. But a film that supposedly cost thousands of crores? The audience deserves more.
The central bank has rolled out some of its toughest measures in more than a decade to curb speculation & support the currency, which has been setting successive record lows this year.
Three-day conflict between India and Pakistan underscored the growing importance of information warfare as a critical domain alongside conventional military operations.
It’s easy to understand why the government can’t speak the hard truth. When this war ends, as all wars do, India’s interests will lie with both the winner and the loser.
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