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Saturday, July 19, 2025
TopicWater crises

Topic: water crises

2 states, 2 dams & a political slugfest: The Nangal water sharing dispute between Punjab, Haryana

Punjab and Haryana have been at loggerheads over their water needs and allocation, with CMs accusing each other of usurping water rights and indulging in politics.

War with Russia has put Ukraine in a water crisis. Here’s how world can help

Damage to Ukraine’s water and irrigation sectors now totals an estimated $716.8 million.

Delhi water crisis will resolve as Haryana has released 16,000 cusecs water: Raghav Chadha

The Delhi Jal Board vice-chairman had earlier said Haryana had been withholding 120 MGD (million gallons per day) water belonging to Delhi, which led to a water crisis.

‘No water’ complaints in Delhi rose 151% to 86,637 in first 3 years of AAP govt: study

Praja Foundation study found 86,637 Delhiites approached Delhi Jal Board with complaints about not getting water from 34,554 in 2015.

Overlooked in Shimla’s water crisis — the effect on personal hygiene

As the city grapples with its worst ever water crisis, hygiene issues have led to fears of illness, infection.

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Critical minerals are the new oil. India can’t afford to depend on China

Mineral security is no longer just an economic concern but a national security imperative, underpinning the country’s ambitions in clean energy, defence self-reliance, and advanced manufacturing.

India-US set to ink mini trade deal soon, reach understanding on agricultural & dairy products

Mini deal will likely see no cut in 10% baseline tariff on Indian exports announced by Trump on 2 April, it is learnt, but additional 26% tariffs are set to be reduced.

Not just AK-203, India & Russia to jointly manufacture AK-19 and PPK-20 for domestic use and export 

India-Russia JV is also racing to deliver 7,000 more AK-203 assault rifles by 15 Aug. These are currently being made with 50% indigenisation and this will surge to 100% by 31 December.

Joys of Trumplomacy: India & the world are learning US President’s 99 moods and 1 goal

Public, loud, upfront, filled with impropriety and high praise sometimes laced with insults. This is what we call Trumplomacy. But the larger objective is the same: American supremacy.