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TopicWater crisis

Topic: water crisis

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.

Delhi getting more than its due share of water, AAP playing politics, says Haryana minister

Haryana Minister for Water Resources Abhe Singh Yadav says the AAP govt in Punjab is obstructing it from drawing water from Sutlej Yamuna Link & Hansi-Butana canals despite SC orders.

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‘I am Assam,’ Zubeen Garg had said. He was the soundtrack to our lives

Zubeen Garg's funeral entered the Limca Book of Records as the fourth-largest such procession in the world.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

China navy achieves breakthrough with new fighter jet launch system. What are electromagnetic catapults

China’s most advanced aircraft carrier—Fujian—uses electromagnetic catapults, a core component of future aircraft carriers.

India doesn’t give walkovers to Pakistan in war. Here’s why it shouldn’t do it in cricket either

Many really smart people now share the position that playing cricket with Pakistan is politically, strategically and morally wrong. It is just a poor appreciation of competitive sport.