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"This raises doubts about awards Indore receiving": Congress' Harish Rawat
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Congress leader Harish Rawat on Thursday raised concern about the water quality across cities in Madhya Pradesh after the death of at least four people, while 149 fell ill due to the water contamination in Indore's Bhagirathpura area, which is known to be the cleanest city in the country.
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"Micro-checking is underway across the entire colony...": Urban Developmen
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Madhya Pradesh Urban Development and Housing Minister Kailash Vijayvargiya on Thursday stressed that micro-checking in the entire colony is in progress and will be completed in 8-10 days, following the death of several people after allegedly consuming contaminated water in Indore's Bhagir
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128 journalists killed worldwide in 2025, Middle East worst affected due t
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
A total of 128 journalists and media workers were killed worldwide in 2025, making it another deadly year for journalism, with the Middle East and Arab World emerging as the worst-affected region, according to the final Killed List released by the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ
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12 dead, 11 injured as floods ravage Afghanistan
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Heavy snowfall and flash floods in the last three days across several provinces of Afghanistan has resulted in the death of 12 people and left at least 11 others injured, Tolo News reported on Thursday citing the Afghanistan National Disaster Management Authority (ANDMA).
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CM Sukhu offers prayers at Tara Devi Temple on New Year, says Himachal ove
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister, Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, on Thursday visited the Tara Devi Temple in Shimla on the first day of the New Year, where he offered prayers and sought blessings from the Goddess Tara Mata for his New Year resolutions and commitments.
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Water contamination incident reflects irresponsible behaviour of Indore Mu
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Shiv Sena (UBT) spokesperson Anand Dubey on Thursday called the Indore water contamination a "very unfortunate" incident after at least four people died after allegedly consuming contaminated water in Indore's Bhagirathpura area.
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Rampant use of antibiotics losing their effectiveness that don't kill bact
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
In his recent 'Mann Ki Baat' address, PM Modi cited an ICMR report to underscore how indiscriminate antibiotic use is driving AMR, making common infections harder to treat. Dr Shetty echoed these concerns, describing AMR as a looming crisis that could revert medicine to a "pre-penicillin
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Agriculture in crisis as policy failures and climate shocks batter Pakista
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Contributing nearly a quarter of the country's GDP and employing over a third of the population, agriculture's decline has raised fresh alarms about food security and rural livelihoods, as reported by The Express Tribune.
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Pakistan's enforced disappearance crisis persists as another Baloch youth
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
A young man was allegedly forcibly disappeared in Balochistan's Kech district during a late-night operation, raising renewed human rights concerns. Rights groups highlighted ongoing enforced disappearances, continued protests by families of the missing, and demands for urgent state action.
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"Save the country from this journey into darkness": Former Bangladesh PM S
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Bangladesh Awami League Chairperson and former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, in a New Year message, urged people to unite to save the country from "darkness," warned of conspiracies and economic decline, and expressed hope that 2026 would bring peace, unity and prosperity.
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MP CM meets patients hospitalised after drinking contaminated water in Ind
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The CM Yadav enquired about the health status of the patients and directed officials to ensure proper, timely treatment for all affected. He also asked the district administration to take all necessary steps to prevent further cases.
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MP: Four deaths reported after consuming contaminated water in Indore
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
District Magistrate Shivam Verma said that treatment is being provided to all affected individuals as per the Chief Minister's directions. He said approximately 149 people are currently hospitalised, with their conditions being closely monitored.
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