Kharif crop in trouble? Rainfall deficit hits 397 districts as paddy-growing areas along the Ganga face drought-like conditions

India, July 14 -- Below-normal rainfall has been recorded in 397 of India's 741 districts so far this monsoon, raising concern for paddy-growing areas along the Ganga. Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Jharkh... Read More

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... Read More

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 ... Read More

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 ... Read More

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