Indore Water Tragedy: Old Warnings Ignored, Lives Lost
Bhagirathpura deaths expose years of ignored warnings on Indore's contaminated groundwater. A 2016 PCB report found faecal pollution in 59 locations. Read why action failed.
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MP Water Crisis: 36.7% Rural Samples Fail Safety Test
A Union govt survey reveals 36.7% of rural MP's drinking water is unsafe. This follows 10 deaths in Indore, where a 2017 report had flagged sewage contamination but was ignored. Read the shocking district-wise data.
Odisha Groundwater Contamination Poses Health Risk
OSPCB report reveals alarming groundwater pollution in Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, and Puri. High turbidity, faecal matter, and saline intrusion threaten public health. Learn the risks and official response.
Jal Jeevan Mission Survey Reveals MP's Rural Water Woes
A Union govt survey finds stark disparities in potable water access in rural Madhya Pradesh. While some districts score 100%, others hit zero. Discover the alarming data and groundwater contamination risks.
Jaipur's First Eco Block Water Harvesting Project
Jaipur Development Authority launches a Rs 2.5 crore Eco Block project to recharge groundwater in Kalwar Road & Khirni Phatak. A first for the city, this tech promises sustainable water management. Read more.
Haryana: Fresh Multi-Crore Property ID Scam in Sonipat Exposed
Haryana minister Vipul Goel flags a new property ID scam in Sonipat MC, suspending officials. This follows CM's probe into a Rs 1,500 crore work slip scam. Get the latest updates on the investigations.
Vasant Kunj seniors cheated of Rs 1.5 crore in cyber fraud
Two elderly relatives in Delhi were duped of over Rs 1.5 crore by scammers posing as financial advisors on WhatsApp. The fraud involved fake apps and promises of high returns. Read the full investigation.
Chennai's 9 School Playgrounds Get Underground Water Tanks
Greater Chennai Corporation installs 9 underground stormwater tanks in school playgrounds using German tech to tackle flooding and recharge groundwater. Read how this 'sponge city' project works.
Haryana's Rs 1,500 Cr Construction Worker Scam Probe
Haryana uncovers a massive Rs 1,500 crore scam involving fake construction worker registrations and work slips. CM Nayab Singh Saini orders probe after Minister Anil Vij flags irregularities. Details inside.
Zero Rain in Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh: Driest December in Decades
Punjab, Haryana, and Chandigarh recorded 0 mm rainfall in December 2025, a 100% deficit. Meteorologists warn of severe stress on groundwater and rabi crops like wheat and mustard. Read more.
Canadian vlogger shares distressing scam experience at Delhi station
Canadian travel vlogger Klaudia Falenta warns of a scam at New Delhi Railway Station where a man tried to make her miss her train. Read her viral story and travel safety tips.
Audit reveals Punjab's massive unregulated carcass dumping
A landmark audit exposes Punjab's sprawling network of 5,541 unregulated carcass dumps, handling 24,000 livestock deaths monthly. The NGT orders urgent environmental intervention. Read the full investigation.
5 held for Rs 12 crore Gurgaon premium flat fraud
Delhi Police arrests 5 for a massive real estate scam, duping a woman of Rs 12 crore for a fake DLF Camellias flat. The gang used forged bank auction documents and has cheated over Rs 200 crore nationwide. Read the full investigation details.
Drinking water crisis hits 35 villages in Chamarajanagar
A severe drinking water shortage has impacted 35 villages in Karnataka's Chamarajanagar district prematurely. With groundwater depleted, tankers are deployed as the crisis looms.
Delhi Govt Probes Officials in Paharganj Groundwater Scam
Delhi govt launches inquiry to identify officials behind illegal groundwater extraction in Paharganj. NGT calls it a 'scam'. Rs 4.32 crore penalty recovered. Full report in six weeks.
Noida Woman Loses Rs 65 Lakh in Digital Arrest Scam
A Noida woman in her 60s was digitally arrested for 56 hours and scammed of Rs 65 lakh. Read the step-by-step account of the cyber fraud and learn how to stay safe.
Delhi misses NGT deadline, new borewell policy not notified
Delhi govt fails to notify new groundwater policy as NGT deadline lapses. Probe into illegal extraction by 536 Paharganj hotels incomplete, ₹4.32 crore recovered as compensation. Read more.
NGT criticises Gurgaon's landfill delay, warns of contamination
National Green Tribunal criticises Gurgaon's delay in Bandhwari landfill tender, highlighting waste treatment gap and groundwater contamination risks. Next hearing set for March 2026.
Delhi Groundwater: 20% Samples Have Unsafe Nitrate Levels
Shocking CGWB data reveals over 20% of Delhi's groundwater is nitrate-contaminated, posing severe health risks. Learn which districts are worst affected and the national crisis.
Pilot: Aravalli Damage Will Have Far-Reaching Consequences
Congress leader Sachin Pilot joins NSUI's 'Save Aravalli' march, highlighting the range's critical role as a shield against pollution and a groundwater preserver. Read more.
Tamil composer GV Prakash loses Rs 20k to X scam
Tamil music composer GV Prakash Kumar lost Rs 20,000 to an emotional scam on X. The fraudster used a fake death story. Learn how to protect yourself from such social media fraud.
JNU seeks urgent repair of campus check dam to save green cover
JNU writes to Delhi authorities for urgent survey and repair of a deteriorating check dam crucial for groundwater recharge and campus biodiversity. The dam is vital for Delhi's green lungs.
ISRO Funds PAU Study on Groundwater & Climate Change
PAU scientists secure ISRO project to monitor India's groundwater using NASA satellites. Aim: identify vulnerable regions and ensure long-term water security. Read the full story.
Indore confectionery units get notices for pollution norm violations
MPPCB issues show-cause notices to three Sanwer Road confectionery units for serious pollution control breaches. Units given 7 days to respond or face legal action. Read the full report.
MBBS aspirant loses Rs 21 lakh in Kolkata medical seat scam
A 19-year-old from Agartala was allegedly cheated of Rs 21 lakh for a guaranteed seat at Calcutta National Medical College. The scam involved forged documents and fake officials. Read the full investigation.
PAU & ISRO Partner on Groundwater & Climate Change Study
Punjab Agricultural University teams with ISRO for a national project on groundwater sustainability and climate resilience using satellite data and AI. Read more.
Hyderabad's Massive 50,000 Rainwater Harvesting Plan
Hyderabad launches a major water security plan to build 50,000 rainwater harvesting pits, aiming to recharge up to 10 TMC of groundwater. Learn how this initiative could eliminate the need for new water schemes.
Fake ASI Website Scam: Two Arrested for Duping Job Seekers
Delhi Police arrested two graduates for creating a fake ASI website and cheating hundreds of job aspirants. The elaborate scam involved a fake portal, a written exam, and plans for hefty bribes. Read the full investigation.
Durg's Water Campaign Saves Rs 4 Cr, Builds 10K Soak Pits
Durg district's 'Mor Gaon-Mor Paani' campaign becomes a mass movement. Villagers & women's SHGs built ~10,000 soak pits, saving Rs 4 crore. Read how this water conservation drive is recharging groundwater.
India's Water Crisis: 600 Million Face Extreme Stress
India faces its worst water crisis, with 600 million under high stress. Groundwater extraction hits 60.6%, pushing states like Punjab to 156% overuse. Can the nation avert a Day Zero?
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