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Monday, August 11, 2025
TopicDrinking water

Topic: Drinking water

Can drinking plenty of water help you lose weight? It’s not going to be as easy as you think

If you’re trying to eat less and lose weight, drinking excessive amounts of water may not be a great solution.

Indonesian villagers dig up dry river bed as El Nino-induced drought parches

Indonesia's weather agency said the El Niño is affecting over two-thirds of the nation, including all of Java, the northern areas of Kalimantan and all but the coastal areas of Sumatra.

Mumbai will impose 10% water cut from 1 July as lake levels dip to to 7%

BMC commissioner Iqbal Singh Chahal appealed to citizens to save water and use it judiciously. BMC report said 7 lakes had 7.26% stock on Wednesday.

UK scientists are destroying dangerous ‘forever chemicals’ in water. Here’s how

Industries have been using these manufactured chemicals since the 1940s: To waterproof wet weather gear and make non-stick cookware non-stick.

We are draining world’s water through vampiric overconsumption, unsustainable use, says UN

A quarter of population relies on unsafe drinking water while half lacks basic sanitation, UN said. Meanwhile, nearly 3 quarters of recent disasters have been related to water.

11 crore Indian rural households have access to tap water connections, says Jal Shakti ministry

More than 1.53 lakh villages of India have reported 'Har Ghar Jal' meaning every household has access to clean drinking water through tap, said the Union Ministry of Jal Shakti Wednesday.

Discussing essential nutrients for your body

The food consumed by our body is the only source of nutrients that provide energy. These nutrients are also important for nourishment, growth, immunity & overall health and wellness.

Rajasthan CM approves Rs 747 crore for drinking water project in Prithviraj Nagar

Prithviraj Nagar and its surrounding areas are being linked to Bilaspur dam under the project, which will cover around 145 km area.

Modi govt’s piped water scheme can stop 1.36 lakh child deaths/yr, says Nobel laureate-led study

Co-authored by economist Michael Kremer, study says it can be done only if water delivered through Jal Jeevan Mission is free of contamination. Microbes are biggest culprit, it adds.

India’s freshwater needs to be saved from urban problems. Machine learning can help

With India expected to witness a two-fold surge in demand for water supply by 2030, stopping water leakage is critical.

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How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

Legacy of Air Chief Marshal LM Katre, the man who flew Spitfires & ushered IAF into a modern era

ACM Katre was 2nd IAF chief to die in harness. It was at a memorial lecture in his honour where IAF chief AP Singh revealed that India shot down 6 Pakistani aircraft in Op Sindoor.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.