SC rejects PIL on bottled water standards as 'luxury'
Supreme Court declines PIL seeking stricter limits on chemicals in packaged water, urges focus on drinking water scarcity. Read the full details and court's remarks.
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Thane Faces Acute Water Scarcity After Pipeline Damage
Lakhs in Thane grapple with severe water shortage after a 50% supply cut. Damage to a key pipeline during gas work triggers crisis. Residents rely on costly tankers. Read more.
Yogi Adityanath Orders NSA Use Against Fertiliser Black Marketeers
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath directs officials to invoke the National Security Act against fake fertiliser sellers. He also reviews progress towards making UP a $1 trillion economy.
Ex-Minister Attacks MP Govt Over 22-Year Fertiliser Scarcity
Former MP minister Sachin Yadav criticises BJP govt's 22-year failure on fertiliser scarcity, farmer queues, and lathi-charge. Details on loan waivers and income claims inside.
UP CM Yogi Adityanath Threatens NSA for Fertiliser Black Market
UP CM Yogi Adityanath warns of NSA for fertiliser adulteration, orders daily review. Strict action promised against overcharging & irregularities. Details on state's fertiliser stock inside.
DRI busts urea racket, seizes 190 MT near Bengaluru
DRI uncovers a racket diverting subsidised urea meant for farmers to the black market. 1.9 lakh kg seized near Bengaluru, highlighting a major scam. Read the full investigation details.
Use Rice Water as Free Fertiliser for Your Plants
Discover how to use leftover rice water as a powerful, natural fertiliser for your plants. Learn which 10 common plants benefit most and the safe method to apply it monthly for better growth.
20 Hisar seed, fertiliser firms get show-cause notices
Haryana's Hisar district administration cracks down on 20 agricultural input firms for alleged malpractices. Firms must respond within 15 days or face license cancellation.
PM Modi's Namrup Visit: DGP Reviews Security for Rs 11,000 Cr Project
Assam DGP Harmeet Singh reviewed security for PM Modi's Dec 21 Namrup visit to lay the foundation stone for a Rs 11,000-crore ammonia-urea project. The plant aims to boost agriculture and create jobs.
40 Years Ago: Delhi Gas Leak Panic After Bhopal
On Dec 5, 1985, sulphuric acid fumes from a Delhi factory leak caused widespread panic, just a year after Bhopal. L-G ordered a probe, three executives arrested. Read the full story.
Chamba Launches Panels to Monitor Fertiliser Use
Chamba administration creates multi-level committees to regulate fertiliser sales, prevent smuggling, and promote judicious use after Delhi blast linked to ammonium nitrate.
BIET Davangere Innovates to Extract Water from Wind
Students & faculty at BIET Davangere develop a novel method to extract pure water from air moisture using condensers & solar power, producing 10 litres daily. A potential solution for water scarcity.
Severe Water Crisis Grips Iran, Tehran Taps Dry
Iran faces a deepening water crisis with taps running dry in Tehran. Learn about the causes, protests, and government response to this critical situation.
Yogi Directs Expansion of UP Paddy Procurement to 5000 Centres
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath reviews paddy procurement, orders increase in centres to 5000. Over Rs 1,984 crore paid to 1.51 lakh farmers. Strict instructions issued on payments & fertiliser supply.
Govt Seeks ₹41,455 Crore Extra Spend for Subsidies
Indian government seeks Parliament nod for net extra spending of ₹41,455 crore for fertiliser, fuel subsidies. Fiscal deficit target of 4.4% of GDP remains intact. Read full details.
Kerala Water Policy 2025: Groundwater Now State Property
Kerala's draft water policy 2025 proposes government ownership of groundwater, differential pricing, and strict regulations to combat scarcity. Read how this will impact households and industries.
MP Tribal Farmer Dies in Fertiliser Queue: Kamal Nath
Bhuri Bai, 50, died after waiting 3 days for fertiliser in Guna. Ex-CM Kamal Nath blames govt negligence, black marketing. Read the full investigation.
10 Countries With No Permanent Rivers
Discover how 10 nations worldwide survive without permanent rivers through innovative water solutions like desalination and ancient irrigation systems.
MP woman dies in fertiliser queue, BJP questions government
Tragic death of woman after standing 2 days for fertiliser in MP sparks political outrage. Scindia directs aid to family. Details on the incident and reactions.
Krishi Mela 2025 Inaugurated: Focus on Sustainable Farming
Krishi Mela 2025 inaugurated with emphasis on climate-smart agriculture and technology to combat water scarcity and soil degradation. Learn how Karnataka is transforming farming.
Karnataka Tests Air-to-Water Tech for Drought Relief
Karnataka launches innovative air-to-water technology pilot to combat severe drought affecting 80% of state's geographical area. Learn how this solution could transform water scarcity.
Farah Khan on Father's Alcoholism & Stored Trauma
Choreographer-director Farah Khan opens up about growing up with an alcoholic father and financial struggles, while trauma experts explain how such experiences get stored in the body for decades.
Weather Control: India's Double-Edged Sword
Explore how cloud seeding and weather modification technologies offer both solutions and dangers for India's water crisis and climate challenges. Expert analysis on the future of weather control.
Delhi Sinking Fastest: Groundwater Crisis Worsens
New study reveals Delhi is sinking at alarming rate of 11 cm/year due to excessive groundwater extraction. Learn about the urban crisis threatening India's capital.
Cloud Seeding in India: Making Artificial Rain Work
As India faces water scarcity, cloud seeding emerges as a potential solution. Discover how this technology works, its success stories in Karnataka and Delhi, and the scientific debate surrounding artificial rainmaking.
Govt Pushes MGNREGA Funds for Drinking Water Security
Central government urges states to create protected drinking water zones and utilize MGNREGA workforce for water conservation projects amid growing water scarcity concerns.
Cloud Seeding Safe: IIT Kanpur Director Debunks Myths
Exclusive: IIT Kanpur Director reveals cloud seeding is environmentally safe and crucial for combating water crises. Learn how this technology works and why it's not harmful.
Youth Congress: Delhi's rain 'stolen' in theft complaint
In a dramatic protest against Delhi's water crisis, Youth Congress leaders file a symbolic theft complaint alleging monsoon rains have been 'stolen' from the capital while other states receive heavy rainfall.
Goa's Sattari villagers get just drops of water daily
Residents of Goa's Sattari villages face extreme water scarcity, receiving only a few drops daily despite government promises. Discover their struggle for survival.
Cloud Seeding: Miracle Solution or Weather Gamble?
As India explores cloud seeding to combat water scarcity, we examine whether this controversial weather modification technology actually delivers results or remains an expensive gamble.
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