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Tamil Nadu Assembly unanimously opposes Karnataka's dam project at Mekedatu, urging the Union government to deny clearances and protect water rights.

The court declared that the right to walk is fundamental flowing from the guarantees of free movement, expression, assembly, association, and the right to life.

The Malayalam film ‘Balan’ is elevated by a strong technical team and fine performances. Director Chidambaram yet again proves his mastery over narrating a unique story

From zero waste cooking and minimalist fish curries to Burmese noodle soups and Andaman settler kitchens, the flavours of displacement continue to shape what Bengal eats today.

Recent downpours forced the KWA subdivision to reduce water supply from the JICA drinking water project for nearly a week. Continuous intake of highly turbid water led to heavy siltation in the treatment plant’s filter beds, causing widespread shortages in dependent areas

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy CM Eknath Shinde requested Union Home Minister Amit Shah to look into the matter; the CBI is slated to challenge the verdict in the Bombay High Court

Officials to take up expansion of the existing sump and allied infrastructure works designed to improve drainage and prevent water accumulation in the subway, particularly during the monsoon

Among the Corporation’s key demands are a 190 MLD water treatment plant, a waste-to-energy project, road projects to improve mobility, and the Vembanad Lake Rejuvenation Mission

According to residents, the flooding started after a natural rainwater flow path in the area was disrupted, causing stormwater to accumulate during periods of intense rainfall

The report, 2026 Global Analysis of Planned Data Centres for Physical Climate Risk and Resilience, analysed 2,595 planned data centres worldwide to assess their exposure to direct climate damage.

The event is being organised as part of the build-up to the 12th International White Water Kayaking Championship, a curtain-raiser to the Malabar River Festival

A citizen's fundamental right to walk on a demarcated footpath is primary and shall have priority over movement by motorised vehicles, the Supreme Court said.

Terming the remark defamatory and damaging to his reputation, former MLA Akash Vijayvargiya filed a complaint in the Bhopal MP-MLA court in 2021.

The National Water Mission Director said Penuganchiprolu had met 27 of 38 development indicators, with work on to reach the rest

The Judges record a lawyer’s claim that certain “fundamentalist organisations have become emboldened” in Tamil Nadu following the change of government head by CM Vijay

China is building the world's largest hydroelectric dam in the lower parts of the Yarlung Tsangpo River in Tibet, about 50 kilometres from the border with India.

Over 300 lakes in North Gujarat to get Narmada supply as state readies contingency plans for farmers

Reports indicate that the tragedy occurred when he lost his balance due to the damp, slippery surface at the site.

The four-lane bridge at level crossing gate No. 14 aims to end daily traffic disruptions between Mangalagiri, Amaravati and Tadikonda

The Bench said the refusal of the family to receive the body leaves the court with no alternative except to authorise the State authorities to proceed in accordance with law

The bombs failed to reach the office premises, and no damage or injuries were reported.

The footage quickly gained traction on social media, with many users expressing frustration over the recurring issue of unauthorised passengers entering reserved coaches on long-distance trains.

Mumbai tightens water restrictions due to declining reservoir levels and delayed monsoon. BMC imposes 20% cut for industrial and commercial users.

CFTRI will ensure high food quality and safety for Tirumala temple's prasadams, following an MoU with TTD amid ghee contamination concerns.

APEDA launches mango promotion campaigns across major US cities including Seattle, Los Angeles, Washington, New York and Atlanta

In a signed editorial in Yoga Nadam, Vellappally reiterates his accusation, made ahead of the Assembly election, that the IUML is a “true blue communal party wearing a secular garb”. He claimed that “divisive forces were gunning for the SNDP Yogam, and the social organisation can ill-afford to remain muted when “political parties in power cradle a communal outfit”

In a Facebook post, she alleges that the core idea of films ‘Dridam’ and ‘Bhoothakalam’ are lifted from stories and videos she had shared on her social media timeline in the past

The conscious dump of industrial waste in the wetland abutting a lake contaminates ground water and the waterbody

The move comes as the total stock in lakes supplying water to Mumbai has depleted to a critical level of 10.35 per cent as of June 16, the BMC said in a circular on Tuesday.

President Trump and PM Modi last met in Washington in February last year, though they have spoken on the phone several times since then.

PM Modi was seen interacting with Trump on the sidelines of the G7 meet in France. The last meeting between the two leaders was in Washington in 2025.

In the advisory, the police had said that the DJB pipeline, with 1,200 mm diameter, was damaged and is now being repaired

Washington supplies 1.5 million tonnes of LNG to India, compared to a mere 0.1 mt by Qatar

Tea exports decline steeply, cardamom exports defies expectations, pepper loses sting but coffee remains untouched by the conflict

Mr. Pawar has not eaten food for three days and did not drink water for the first two days

The narrow waterway between Iran and Oman handles roughly a fifth of global oil consumption and serves as the primary export route for major Gulf producers

The spring-fed water body, which once supplied drinking water to the entire Leh city, had fallen into disuse amid unplanned construction. Its restoration has boosted capacity from 3 lakh to 5 lakh litres a day while helping recharge groundwater.

Mission to develop and rejuvenate 75 water bodies in each district totalling approximately 50,000 Amrit Sarovars across the country as part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav. Focus on community participation and convergence of schemes.

Flagship programme to provide functional household tap water connections to every rural household by 2024. From 3.23 crore connections in 2019 to over 14 crore connections, transforming rural water supply infrastructure.

Nationwide campaign to eliminate open defecation and improve solid waste management. Built over 11 crore toilets in rural and urban areas and declared India open-defecation free by October 2019.

Campaign to eradicate open defecation through construction of individual household latrines, community sanitary complexes, and school sanitation. Predecessor to Swachh Bharat Mission. Introduced Nirmal Gram Puraskar awards.