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India's Water Crunch Brews Risks For Beverage Giants
Laws in India, the world's most populous nation, bar the movement of liquor across state borders without a special permit, effectively forcing companies to set up production in every state they want to sell in despite the water scarcity.
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Trouble Mounts For Pakistan With Taliban's New Move Over Cross-Border River
Pakistan's mounting water crisis is likely to worsen, as the Taliban government in Afghanistan has decided to move ahead with its plans to divert water from the Kunar River towards the Nangarhar region in the country
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Piles Of Suitcases, Passenger Chaos As IndiGo Cancels Record 500 Flights
NDTV witnessed the situation on the ground where thousands of suitcases were seen lying at the Delhi airport terminal.
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Over 70% Indians Impacted By Severe Heat Waves Due To Climate Change: Report
With a rise in global temperatures due to climate change, more than 70 per cent of Indians reported personally experiencing severe heat waves, as well as droughts and water shortages, according to a report on Tuesday.
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Resident's Rant About Bengaluru's 'Endless Corporate Expansion' Viral: 'City Needs To Breathe'
The resident said politicians attracted companies with subsidies, but the 'endless expansion' came at the cost of traffic, rent hikes and infrastructure collapse.
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From Barracks To Palace: A Look At Soldiers Who Became Presidents Worldwide
Weeks of nationwide Gen Z protests in Madagascar sparked by power and water shortages escalated and led to a military coup that forced President Andry Rajoelina into exile and Army officer Col. Michael Randrianirina has been sworn in as new leader
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Railways Received 1,00,280 Water Complaints, 33.84% Not Resolved On Time: Report
The Indian Railways received a total of 1,00,280 complaints regarding the non-availability of water in toilets and wash basins in coaches during the 2022-23 fiscal year, the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) said in its report.
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Video: Ghaziabad Resident Thrashed By Society Staff During Argument Over Water Shortage
A resident living in a high-rise housing complex in Ghaziabad was thrashed by the society's staff member during an argument over water shortage on Sunday.
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"Unable To Sleep": Locals Seek Relocation Amid Anti-Terror Ops In J&Ks Kulgam
Amidst the ongoing anti-terror operation in Kulgam, which entered its seventh day on Thursday, locals from the Akhal village have called for their relocation from the area, citing severe hardships.
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'Thirst Is Stealing My Energy': Gaza Struggles With Severe Water Shortage
Atop air strikes, displacement and hunger, an unprecedented water crisis is unfolding across Gaza, heaping further misery on the Palestinian territory's residents.
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"Apocalypse": Gaza Faces Famine-Like Crisis Because Of Acute Food Shortage
A famine-like crisis is now taking hold in Gaza with food and essential services "plummeting to unprecedented levels", a UN-backed food security group has warned.
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Explained: Why Himalayan Glaciers Are Melting Faster Than Expected
Rising temperatures are causing glaciers to lose ice at a rate higher than the average rate over past centuries.
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Watch: UPSC Educator Exposes India's Women's Toilet Crisis
Civil services educator Praveen Dixit highlights the glaring lack of public toilets for women in India, sparking a conversation about the need for more gender-inclusive sanitation infrastructure.
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5 Best Family-Friendly Beach Destinations In India For Your Next Holiday
From serene islands to cultural coastlines, India has no shortage of beach destinations that are perfect for family vacations.
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India's $80 Billion Coal-Power Generation Goal Is Running Short Of Water
April marks the start of the cruelest months for residents of Solapur, a hot and dry district in western India. As temperatures soar, water availability dwindles. In peak summer, the wait for taps to flow can stretch to a week or more.
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India's Water Crunch Brews Risks For Beverage Giants
Laws in India, the world's most populous nation, bar the movement of liquor across state borders without a special permit, effectively forcing companies to set up production in every state they want to sell in despite the water scarcity.
-
Trouble Mounts For Pakistan With Taliban's New Move Over Cross-Border River
Pakistan's mounting water crisis is likely to worsen, as the Taliban government in Afghanistan has decided to move ahead with its plans to divert water from the Kunar River towards the Nangarhar region in the country
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Piles Of Suitcases, Passenger Chaos As IndiGo Cancels Record 500 Flights
NDTV witnessed the situation on the ground where thousands of suitcases were seen lying at the Delhi airport terminal.
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Over 70% Indians Impacted By Severe Heat Waves Due To Climate Change: Report
With a rise in global temperatures due to climate change, more than 70 per cent of Indians reported personally experiencing severe heat waves, as well as droughts and water shortages, according to a report on Tuesday.
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Resident's Rant About Bengaluru's 'Endless Corporate Expansion' Viral: 'City Needs To Breathe'
The resident said politicians attracted companies with subsidies, but the 'endless expansion' came at the cost of traffic, rent hikes and infrastructure collapse.
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From Barracks To Palace: A Look At Soldiers Who Became Presidents Worldwide
Weeks of nationwide Gen Z protests in Madagascar sparked by power and water shortages escalated and led to a military coup that forced President Andry Rajoelina into exile and Army officer Col. Michael Randrianirina has been sworn in as new leader
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Railways Received 1,00,280 Water Complaints, 33.84% Not Resolved On Time: Report
The Indian Railways received a total of 1,00,280 complaints regarding the non-availability of water in toilets and wash basins in coaches during the 2022-23 fiscal year, the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) said in its report.
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Video: Ghaziabad Resident Thrashed By Society Staff During Argument Over Water Shortage
A resident living in a high-rise housing complex in Ghaziabad was thrashed by the society's staff member during an argument over water shortage on Sunday.
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"Unable To Sleep": Locals Seek Relocation Amid Anti-Terror Ops In J&Ks Kulgam
Amidst the ongoing anti-terror operation in Kulgam, which entered its seventh day on Thursday, locals from the Akhal village have called for their relocation from the area, citing severe hardships.
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'Thirst Is Stealing My Energy': Gaza Struggles With Severe Water Shortage
Atop air strikes, displacement and hunger, an unprecedented water crisis is unfolding across Gaza, heaping further misery on the Palestinian territory's residents.
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"Apocalypse": Gaza Faces Famine-Like Crisis Because Of Acute Food Shortage
A famine-like crisis is now taking hold in Gaza with food and essential services "plummeting to unprecedented levels", a UN-backed food security group has warned.
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Explained: Why Himalayan Glaciers Are Melting Faster Than Expected
Rising temperatures are causing glaciers to lose ice at a rate higher than the average rate over past centuries.
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Watch: UPSC Educator Exposes India's Women's Toilet Crisis
Civil services educator Praveen Dixit highlights the glaring lack of public toilets for women in India, sparking a conversation about the need for more gender-inclusive sanitation infrastructure.
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5 Best Family-Friendly Beach Destinations In India For Your Next Holiday
From serene islands to cultural coastlines, India has no shortage of beach destinations that are perfect for family vacations.
-
India's $80 Billion Coal-Power Generation Goal Is Running Short Of Water
April marks the start of the cruelest months for residents of Solapur, a hot and dry district in western India. As temperatures soar, water availability dwindles. In peak summer, the wait for taps to flow can stretch to a week or more.
