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Topic: water crisis

J&K’s Udhampur under severe water crisis after August floods damaged 160 water supply schemes

A resident of Darsoo village, Vibhakar Singh, shared that the rainfall and floods caused serious water issues in the village and even washed away the roads.

Fatehpur Sikri was extraordinarily well-provided with water. Lessons for modern India

How three of the most important medieval metropolises—Vijayanagara, Bijapur, and Fatehpur Sikri—managed the challenges of inclement weather.

Myth of free supply has complicated the water sector. India must take charge

India's wicked water problem warrants solutions beyond better budgetary outlays. We need to improve cost recovery to at least cover the operation and maintenance of water infrastructure.

India seeks modification of Indus Water Treaty, sends 2nd formal notice to Pakistan in 20 months

New Delhi’s concerns include need to accelerate development of clean energy for emission reduction targets, changes in population demographics & impact of cross-border terrorism.

AAP ends hunger strike after Atishi’s hospitalisation, says ‘will raise voice in Parliament”

Delhi Minister Atishi was admitted to LNJP hospital after her blood sugar levels dropped during the indefinite hunger strike against the water crisis in the national capital.

Citing ‘irregularities’, Bihar cancels Rs 826-cr water supply contracts awarded by previous govt

Contracts were awarded by Mahagathbandhan govt for supplying drinking water in rural areas. Minister says inquiry found irregularities in selecting contractors, due process not followed.

Atishi admitted to ICU as blood sugar drops due to hunger strike on Delhi water crisis

Delhi Water Minister Atishi Marlena started an indefinite fast on 21 June to demand water for the national capital amid its ongoing crisis.

Mantri has NEET way to NET a good score. And does this cannon shoot mineral water?

The best cartoons of the day, chosen by the editors at ThePrint.

Haryana govt has closed Hathnikund Barrage gates that release water for Delhi, says Atishi

The minister's indefinite hunger strike to demand water for Delhi, which is under the grip of a severe water crisis and scorching heat, entered its third day Sunday.

Delhi minister Atishi to begin indefinite fast till city gets ‘rightful share’ of water from Haryana

The BJP continues to attack Delhi’s AAP government over the water crisis.

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Iran protests and the moral confusion of Liberals

The revolts in Iran are too massive to be ignored. But you have to ask yourself: why did it take so long?

Grounded no more: Andhra govt revives no-frills Dagadarthi airport near Nellore to boost south coast link

As Visakhapatnam readies a mega airport, the Andhra Pradesh government has revived its shelved Dagadarthi project, aiming to boost cargo and connectivity on the south coast.

Oreshnik, ATACMS & Storm Shadow: All about the missiles Russia and Ukraine are firing

Both the Russian and Ukrainian militaries are leaning on drones, but they’re also firing cruise and ballistic missiles, some of them relatively new and experimental.

Thank you Donald Trump, again. India now has reason to shed fear of trade deals and risky reform

UK, EFTA already in the bag and EU on the way, many members of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade.