Only 26% of water remains in 166 dams across India; situation dire in Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Odisha, and Jharkhand

India, July 4 -- The southwest monsoon has become active across much of India. Heavy rains are lashing some states, leading to flood-like conditions in many places. Yet the state of the country's rese... और पढ़ें

Indian states spent Rs 1.9 lakh crore on power subsidies in a year, CAG report says

India, June 22 -- Indian states spent nearly Rs 1.9 lakh crore on energy subsidies in 2024-25, making power support the largest component of their subsidy bill, according to the CAG. The report says ... और पढ़ें

India's reservoirs at 28 per cent capacity as monsoon becomes crucial for water supply

India, June 15 -- India's 166 major reservoirs are at 28.28% of their total live storage capacity, according to the Central Water Commission. Reservoir storage is 15.8% above normal for this time of ... और पढ़ें

Conflict in the backyard: As wild animals destroy crops, Uttarakhand's mountain villages are giving up on farming again

India, June 12 -- In Uttarakhand's hill villages, farmers say wild boars and monkeys are repeatedly destroying crops, forcing many to leave fields barren. The state's Migration Prevention Commission ... और पढ़ें

Rajasthan's rains are rewriting desert records, with 154% excess rainfall by June 10

India, June 12 -- Rajasthan recorded 154% excess rainfall by June 10, 2026, even before the southwest monsoon formally reached the state. Eastern Rajasthan received 207% excess rainfall, with the sta... और पढ़ें

Poor elderly, widows and disabled people spend much of their pension on food and treatment, study finds

India, May 22 -- A government-commissioned study says most social pension beneficiaries spend the money on food, medicines and treatment. The central pension amount under the National Social Assistan... और पढ़ें

Growing malaise: What NSO survey says about India's health

India, May 19 -- One in every eight people in India is battling a disease. While prevalence of illness remains high among children and the elderly, young people too, are showing more susceptibility. O... और पढ़ें

Harvesting of wheat almost complete yet government procurement has slowed

India, May 14 -- The procurement of wheat, the primary staple in much of north India, has slowed despite 98 per cent of this season's crop being harvested, according to latest government figures. Whe... और पढ़ें

Onions dumped, potato crops destroyed: Why falling farm prices are not lowering retail food bills

India, May 14 -- Farmers in several states are dumping onions, destroying potato crops and discarding tomatoes after mandi prices fell sharply despite rising food inflation. Food inflation rose from ... और पढ़ें

Around 5.8 million new businesses sprang up in a year across India, but daily earnings did not even reach Rs 600: Report

India, May 8 -- The number of self-employed small traders and unregistered business owners is increasing in India, but these individuals are earning less than workers working on a minimum wage, accord... और पढ़ें

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