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    Water Consumption News

    Sam Altman on AI water use: 38,000 ChatGPT queries use as much as 1 almond

    Sam Altman, chief executive officer of OpenAI Inc., during the G20 Innovation Ministerial in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, US, on Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026.
    World News
    Updated 5 days ago

    Google says Vizag AI hub to limit water use amid concerns over geological impact

    Google’s proposed 1 GW AI Hub in Visakhapatnam has drawn scrutiny from environmentalists over its expected water, power and ecological footprint.
    India News
    Updated 11 days ago

    Water-guzzling data centres need treated used water

    Data centres in India typically consume between 1.5 to 2.5 liters of water per kWh of IT load. A mid-sized 20 MW centre can use approximately 1-1.2 million litres of water daily (MLD), depending on cooling technology and climate conditions.
    Opinion
    Updated 12 days ago

    E coli in drinking water, no toilets: CAG flags issues at major railway stations

    People walk under a monsoon sky outside the New Delhi railway station in New Delhi.
    India News
    Updated 26 days ago

    Burning sensation while urinating? Know 4 warning signs of UTI during monsoon

    There's a constant urge to pee because of UTI.
    Lifestyle
    Published 59 days ago

    AI Data Centers Use Far More Water Than Most Tech Giants Report

    These companies produce annual sustainability reports that include water use at their data centers.
    Business
    Published 70 days ago

    Pune likely to get water on alternate days from June 15 as dam levels dip

    Mayor Manjusha Nagpure and Municipal Commissioner Naval Kishore Ram announced the move and appealed to citizens to use water judiciously and avoid wastage. (HT)
    Cities
    Published 95 days ago

    Missing benchmark in urban water governance

    Water
    Ht Insight
    Published 98 days ago

    Done with manual dishwashing? These 5 dishwashers are good for modern kitchens

    Check out these modern dishwashers best for Indian kitchens.
    Technology
    Updated 197 days ago

    Delhiwale: Nirmala’s drinking water

    There are many fellow citizens who probably cannot afford filtered drinking water. Such as citizen Nirmala. She is a beggar, and throughout the day, she sits on a Central Delhi market pave, seeking alms. During the day, she drinks the tap water sourced from a friendly snack vendor. (HT)
    Cities
    Published 248 days ago

    Sewage contamination in drinking water sparks health scare in Bengaluru: Report

    With over 30 households affected in Bengaluru, locals demanded urgent action to prevent a public health emergency.
    Cities
    Published 248 days ago

    Centre urges Delhi, Yamuna states to use water efficiently

    There are six basin states of the Yamuna, which are Delhi, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, and Uttarakhand. (Sunil Ghosh/HT Photo)
    Cities
    Published 283 days ago

    3-day water supply disruption in Bengaluru due to Cauvery maintenance: Report

    The disruption will last 60 hours from September 15 and affect multiple areas in Bengaluru.
    Cities
    Published 365 days ago

    Why UTIs in women increase during monsoon? Doctor shares causes, tips to manage

    The risk of UTI increases in monsoon season.
    Lifestyle
    Published 428 days ago

    Summer means hydration: 7 easy hacks for people who forget to drink water

    Staying hydrated is crucial for health, yet many of us forget to drink enough water amid busy schedules.
    Lifestyle
    Updated 501 days ago

    Early sowing may push water-guzzling PUSA-44’s acreage, warn experts

    To start the transplantation of paddy saplings the farmers would start making setting nurseries from May 1. In the state, paddy is sown over nearly 30 lakh hectares (75 lakh acres). (HT File)
    Cities
    Published 521 days ago

    Cauvery Phase 5 to launch during Dasara, says DK Shivakumar

    Karnataka deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar.
    Cities
    Published 717 days ago

    How Cape Town averted ‘Day Zero’: A lesson for Delhi

    In February 2018, people queuing up to collect water from a spring in the Newlands suburb as the city's water crisis grows in Cape Town, South Africa.
    Environment
    Published 808 days ago

    Bengaluru civic body to construct 250 rainwater harvesting pits in parks: Report

    The BBMP approved the construction of 250 percolation pits and the recharge of numerous borewells within city parks at a cost of <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>2.5 crore. (Representative image)
    Cities
    Published 809 days ago

    Climate crisis compass for water management

    It is urgent for the country to devise a comprehensive framework for water management (HT File)
    Opinion
    Published 870 days ago

    Bengaluru startup gets 300 calls a day after Nithin Kamath's water crisis tips

    Nithin Kamath
    Cities
    Updated 870 days ago

    Bengaluru water board installs five lakh tap aerators amid crisis: Report

    Bengaluru, and several other parts of Karnataka, are grappling with a severe water shortage.
    Cities
    Published 873 days ago

    Bengaluru water board fines 407 over wastage, collects ₹20.3 lakh: Report

    The BWSSB has banned the use of drinking water for various purposes, including washing of cars, gardening, construction and maintenance. (HT Image/For Representation only)
    Cities
    Published 883 days ago

    Bengaluru water crisis: Actor Chiranjeevi's take on building eco-friendly houses

    Telugu film star Chiranjeevi Konidela spoke on the Bengaluru water crisis and said it could happen anywhere.
    Cities
    Published 897 days ago

    Bengaluru water management body brings in AI, IoT to manage borewells: Report

    The technologies will analyse flow patterns, regulate motor operation, and fix pumping levels, among many other functions.
    Cities
    Published 899 days ago

    Bengaluru water body launches 'Green Star Challenge' for restaurants amid crisis

    This comes after the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) mandated the use of aerators in taps used by bulk consumers on Wednesday. (HT File)
    Cities
    Published 902 days ago

    How direct seeding method is growing on Haryana farmers

    Not only does a farmer opting for the DSR scheme get <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>4,000 per acre incentive, but also there is a subsidy for buying a DSR machine. (HT Photo)
    Cities
    Updated 946 days ago

    PMC begins inspection of water meters after drastic variations in consumption

    Recently, PMC water supply department officials found drastic variations in water meter readings in many properties after which it was decided to physically inspect the water meters installed under the scheme. (HT PHOTO)
    Cities
    Updated 1018 days ago

    'ChatGPT needs a 500ml bottle of water to answer 20-50 questions': Survey

    ChatGPT like AI models training are questioned to be harmful for environment.
    Technology
    Published 1212 days ago

    It’s final, Chandigarh residents will pay for faulty water meters

    Around 42,000 water meters in Chandigarh have been lying defective for the past five years. As a result, consumers have been getting a flat bill irrespective of the water consumption. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)
    Cities
    Updated 1249 days ago
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