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For farmers in rural Delhi struggling with rising input costs and declining water, wastewater dependence is a no-brainer despite health risks involved

India, May 21 -- On a hot afternoon in Dichaon village on the outskirts of Delhi, one can see lush green rows of cauliflower and jowar (sorghum) from a distance. But as you move closer, a strong stenc... Read More


Health authorities are racing to contain Ebola in the DRC and Uganda. Here's what's making it so challenging

India, May 21 -- The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is grappling with a rising Ebola epidemic, with almost 600 cases detected so far and more than 130 deaths. Ebola is a rare virus that initially... Read More


India issues Ebola advisory for travellers from affected regions

India, May 21 -- India has issued an advisory for families and travellers linked to Ebola-affected African nations. The alert came after a major Bundibugyo strain outbreak in Uganda and DR Congo, pro... Read More


Around 11 states could cut fiscal deficit to 3% through DISCOM privatisation: SBICAPS

India, May 20 -- Privatising electricity distribution companies in 11 Indian states could cut their combined fiscal deficit from 3.5% to 3% of GSDP. AT&C losses and ACS-ARR gap have improved. But ma... Read More


AI boom masks deepening cracks in global economy, developing nations most exposed

India, May 20 -- UNCTAD warns the apparent strength in global trade is being skewed by a narrow AI hardware boom in the US and China. It is masking stagnation in traditional industries and commodity ... Read More


Elon Musk sued OpenAI and lost. But the core question of the case remains unanswered

India, May 20 -- OpenAI began in 2015 as a nonprofit promising safe, open-source AI for the public good, backed by Elon Musk and others. Over time it created a capped-profit arm, took massive Microso... Read More


Ahead of COP31 in Antalya, Turkiye calls for global push to electrify economies and expand renewables

India, May 20 -- The president-designate of 31st Conference of the Parties (COP 31) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and Turkiye's Minister of Environment, Urbanis... Read More


Urban life makes animals bolder, more aggressive: Study

India, May 20 -- Animals in cities are consistently bolder, more aggressive, more explorative and more active than their non-urban counterparts. Boldness was observed to have the strongest increase i... Read More


Sundarbans to feature in Delhi big cat summit, says environment minister

India, May 20 -- The Sundarbans' climate vulnerability, mangrove ecosystem and Royal Bengal tiger habitat will be discussed at the International Big Cat Alliance summit in Delhi, Union Environment Min... Read More


India loses 300 GWh renewable energy in 2026 first quarter due to transmission delays

India, May 19 -- India's clean energy rollout is colliding with an underprepared grid. Some 300 GWh of renewable power curtailed in Q1 2026 due to transmission constraints. India has met only 80 per... Read More