The cumulative water storage in major reservoirs in the country dropped by 2% over the last week to 54 billion cubic metre (BCM), or 33% of total storage capacity, said a statement...

US weather agencies have forecast a 60% chance of El Nino continuing through summer. The forecast, if it holds, could cast a shadow over India’s rainy season.

A we...

With an extended winter and spell of rain at regular intervals during the ongoing Rabi season, the key grain growing States of Punjab and Haryana are expected to reap a bumper harv...

India may increase oil imports from Brazil and Mexico to offset the loss of Venezuelan oil in the wake of US sanctions on that country.

Venezuela is the fourth largest o...

Credit rating agency Fitch Ratings has lowered India’s economic growth forecast for the next financial year starting April 1, to 6.8% from its previous estimate of 7%, on wea...