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Tuesday, August 12, 2025
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Topic: water crises

Iran’s President warns of water crisis, says Tehran may face severe shortages by September

Amid resource mismanagement and over-consumption, Iran has faced recurring electricity, gas, and water shortages during peak demand months with drought conditions for the last five years.

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.

On Camera

With nuke lunacy, Asim Munir joins Pakistan’s Hall of Generals who swapped brains for bluster

Munir indicates that he’s willing to go for broke, even if it risks taking his country “and half the world” down with him. It’s important to understand where he is coming from.

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.

‘Next war may come sooner than expected, will require whole-of-nation approach’—Army chief

Gen Dwivedi framed Op Sindoor not just as retaliation to Pahalgam, but as demonstration of India’s capability to fight multi-domain conflicts with integration between services & agencies.

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.