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India to upgrade 300 Krishi Vigyan Kendras even as old gaps in staffing and funds remain

India, Sept. 8 -- The central government has asked states to ensure timely fund release and fill vacant posts as it prepares to upgrade 300 priority Krishi Vigyan Kendras by March 2027. ICAR's 2013 H... और पढ़ें


Punjab's groundwater crisis: 52% more groundwater extraction than annual availability, canals being sought as a solution

India, Sept. 4 -- Punjab's latest groundwater assessment shows a severe crisis despite slight improvement. The state recharges 19.14 BCM annually but extracted 26.32 BCM in 2025-26, 52% above sustain... और पढ़ें


What's in a botanical name

India, Sept. 1 -- If there is one item ubiquitous in grocery stores across cities and villages of India, it is mustard oil. For generations, people have used it for cooking and tempering food, as hair... और पढ़ें


India on e-wheels: Kanpur leads in PM e-Drive scheme, but charging gaps and permit concerns remain

India, Aug. 25 -- Kanpur Nagar has 12 approved charging sites under the first phase of the PM e-Drive scheme, while Kanpur Dehat has only two, according to a May 2026 review document. Vehicles contri... और पढ़ें


India on e-wheels: Uttar Pradesh performs better in India Electric Mobility Index, but challenges of charging stations, incentives persist

India, Aug. 23 -- Uttar Pradesh's updated EV Manufacturing and Mobility Policy aims to build dense charging grids, boost adoption and manufacturing, and fully electrify Lucknow's public transport by 2... और पढ़ें


India on e-wheels: EVs are making their presence felt strongly on Uttar Pradesh's roads but are yet to become personal choices

India, Aug. 23 -- Uttar Pradesh has India's largest EV fleet, driven mainly by commercial e-rickshaws and three-wheelers that cut fuel costs and offer livelihoods, yet private adoption remains weak. ... और पढ़ें


Existential crisis

India, July 17 -- There used to be a major fair along the riverbank every September. Its main attraction was pottery utensils made from the soil of the river. After the river became a drain, the livel... और पढ़ें


Nearly 169 years earlier from Europe's 2026 heatwave, the British almost lost India to heat on Delhi's Ridge

India, July 11 -- Europe is once again sweltering. The heatwave sweeping across the continent in July 2026 has revived familiar warnings from scientists and public health experts. Extreme heat is no ... और पढ़ें


Nearly 169 years earlier from Europe's 2026 heatwave, the British nearly lost India to heat on Delhi's Ridge

India, July 11 -- Europe is once again sweltering. The heatwave sweeping across the continent in July 2026 has revived familiar warnings from scientists and public health experts. Extreme heat is no ... और पढ़ें


Kota mugger crocodile deaths: Banned pesticide Aldrin found in Chandraloi river, forest department denies responsibility

India, July 9 -- A banned pesticide named Aldrin was responsible for the deaths of mugger crocodiles (Crocodylus palustris) in the Chandraloi river of Rajasthan's Kota district, an investigation has r... और पढ़ें