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Rajasthan faces worsening drought conditions, rainfall deficit hits crops and livestock

India, Oct. 26 -- Western Rajasthan recorded a 30% monsoon rainfall deficit in 2026, with Jaisalmer receiving 50% less rain than normal. Farmers in Jaisalmer have been unable to sow crops because of ... Read More


Severe crisis ahead? India's major reservoirs lose 3.49 billion cubic metres of water in a week, CWC data shows

India, Oct. 23 -- Water storage in India's 178 major reservoirs fell by 3.489 billion cubic metres in just seven days, declining to 66.70% of total live storage capacity on 22 October 2026. Southern ... Read More


India's reservoirs remain 31% below full capacity after monsoon; southern states face water shortages

India, Oct. 19 -- India's reservoirs are 31% below full capacity post-monsoon, with southern states facing acute water shortages. Major reservoirs like Aliyar, Somasila, and Mettur report critically ... Read More


Perpetual shortage: Why water scarcity persists in Gujarat

India, Sept. 30 -- Gujarat recorded 10% below-normal rainfall between June 1 and September 15, 2026, with several districts facing much sharper deficits. Devbhumi Dwarka recorded an 80% rainfall defi... Read More


India on e-wheels: Why Gujarat's clean transport push needs more buses, not just more EVs

India, Aug. 26 -- Experts say Gujarat's clean transport transition cannot rely on electric vehicles alone and will require stronger public transport to reduce dependence on private vehicles. Ahmedaba... Read More


Are India's official agricultural estimates correct? New report raises worrying questions

India, Aug. 20 -- India's official claims of record foodgrain output face serious doubt after an NSO report found nearly one in four Crop Cutting Experiments violated scientific norms. With procedura... Read More


India on e-wheels: Gujarat green mobility policy targets EVs, ethanol and hydrogen vehicles

India, Aug. 19 -- Gujarat's Green Mobility Policy 2026 aims for green vehicles to make up 30% of new vehicle registrations by 2031. The policy defines green vehicles broadly, including electric vehic... Read More


India on e-wheels: Gujarat ranks 16th in Electric Mobility Index as EVs make up 1.36% of vehicle fleet

India, Aug. 17 -- Despite policy incentives and rising registrations, Gujarat's EV transition remains modest. Out of 29.2 million vehicles, only 398,582 are electric, and the state scores 42 in the I... Read More


India on e-wheels: How serious is Gujarat about tackling vehicle pollution?

India, Aug. 14 -- PM10 levels in Ahmedabad, Surat, Rajkot and Vadodara remain above India's national standard, despite long-term reductions since 2017-18. New vehicle registrations in Gujarat rose fr... Read More