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Can heatwaves slow US economy? Over 842,000 homes lose power as America celebrates 250th anniversary

America’s 250th Independence Day celebrations opened under a dangerous heatwave that placed more than 185 million people under heat alerts…

July 4, 2026 21:22 IST

‘What socialism looks like’: Vivek Ramaswamy, Nikki Haley troll Mamdani for 78-degree AC tweet amid heat wave

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani urges residents to conserve electricity amid a historic heat wave, facing criticism from conservative…

July 2, 2026 19:32 IST

1,000 excess deaths in France as Europe endures extreme heat – When will temperatures fall?

Europe’s record-breaking heatwave has claimed at least 1,000 excess lives in France, with temperatures crossing 40°C in several countries.

Updated: June 28, 2026 22:42 IST

What the Numbers Reveal About Europe's Hottest Summer Yet

Europe is heating ‘three times faster’ than rest of the planet – How climate change made it inevitable

Europe experiences record-breaking heatwaves linked directly to climate change, with extreme temperatures, widespread heat stress, and severe impacts on health…

June 28, 2026 07:53 IST

Build first, regulate later: Inside the 358 bn litre water crisis threatening India’s data centre drive

India has 301 data centres, most in cities already running out of water. As capacity grows 5x by 2030, S&P…

Updated: June 12, 2026 11:55 IST

PM Modi 'hopes to have freedom of navigation'

PM calls for ‘whole-of-nation’ approach to deal with extreme heat

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged all ministries to adopt a “whole-of-nation” approach to tackle the ongoing heatwave as rising…

May 27, 2026 23:53 IST

India’s cities become ‘heat traps’ as hot-humid days surge 20%

India’s cities are turning into urban “heat traps” as compound hot-humid days surge more than 20% in less than a…

May 27, 2026 18:30 IST

Severe Heatwaves Trigger Massive Boom for Appliances and Quick Commerce FMCG

Heatwave sparks 40% sales boom

Despite recent price hikes of up to 12%, brands like LG, Haier, Varun Beverages, and Mother Dairy are running production…

May 25, 2026 05:28 IST

TN power sector White Paper: TNEB debt hits ₹2.47 lakh cr, but annual deficit plummets to ₹933 crore

India’s power demand hits record high amid heatwave; Centre urges citizens to conserve electricity

According to the Ministry of Power, the country’s daytime peak electricity demand touched a record 270.82 gigawatts (GW) on May…

May 22, 2026 20:30 IST

94 out of world's 100 hottest cities in India

Heatwave: 98 out of world’s 100 hottest cities in India – Check full list here

The rankings highlighted the extraordinary geographical spread of the ongoing heatwave, with extreme temperatures being recorded simultaneously across multiple states.

May 22, 2026 19:57 IST

India braces for intense heatwave; IMD issues red alerts, health ministry releases advisory

The weather agency said hot and dry conditions are expected to persist for at least a week across parts of…

May 20, 2026 19:27 IST