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Global Physician Shortage Reaches Crisis Levels -- Xavier University Schoo
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
New Delhi [India], August 11: The world is facing a growing healthcare crisis - a severe and escalating shortage of physicians. From rural communities in India and underserved urban neighborhoods in the United States, to remote regions of Canada and beyond, healthcare systems are straining u
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Iran's infrastructure crisis deepens; power outages. water shortages disru
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Millions in Iran face daily hardships due to water shortages, power outages, and extreme heat. Aging infrastructure, fuel problems, and drought have caused frequent blackouts and water cuts, disrupting homes and businesses. Many Iranians are adapting their lives to cope with these ongoing cr
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UNRWA warns of severe shortage of hygiene supplies in Gaza
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) said that residents of the Gaza Strip are facing a severe shortage of basic hygiene supplies.
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Afghanistan faces power crisis as electricity imports drop
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Afghanistan's electricity imports from Tajikistan have dropped, causing shortages in Kabul. Despite using thermal generators, supply lasts only 12-13 hours daily. Officials urge large investments in domestic energy. A $10 billion plan for 10,000 MW renewable projects was recently signed to a
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Air India targets legacy fleet reliability boost with Singapore Airlines p
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
According to sources, the airline has zeroed in on persistent bottlenecks such as supply chain delays and spare parts shortages. It is working directly with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to fast-track solutions. The strategy involves close collaboration with shareholder partner
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UN alerts worsening drought endangering Afghanistan's food security
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
OCHA stated that reduced rainfall and dry soil conditions have significantly impacted rain-fed wheat production and placed livestock at serious risk due to fodder shortages.
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Pakistan: Karachi to face water shortage amid power cut
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
K-Electric is going to begin maintenance at the Dhabeji Grid and Substation on Monday, because of which residents across the city of Karachi would likely face a water shortage of a whopping 100 million gallons as reported by ARY News.
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Kabul residents decry worsening power outages, demand urgent action
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Kabul residents are facing severe power outages, with some getting less than six hours of electricity daily. They urge the authorities and Breshna to take urgent action. Former Breshna CEO says long-term infrastructure upgrades are needed to resolve the crisis, reported Tolo News.
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Nearly 1.2 million Afghans return from Pakistan since Sept 2023: UNHCR
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Nearly 1.2 million Afghans have returned from Pakistan since September 2023, many to harsh conditions. UNHCR warns of a worsening crisis, urging urgent aid as returnees face shortages of housing, jobs, and services in fragile Afghanistan.
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Gujarat: J-K CM Omar Abdullah visits Sardar Sarovar Dam in Kevadia
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
CM Abdullah also expressed optimism that with the suspension of the Indus Water Treaty, similar projects could be considered for Jammu and Kashmir, to address the water and power shortage.
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Andhra MP Pill Subhas Chandra Bose seeks Centre's urgent intervention to r
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
He noted that the crisis has intensified due to limited fortnightly allotments, the closure of the National Fertilisers Corporation Limited (NFCL) unit in Kakinada, and the Ramagundam plant in Telangana failing to meet Andhra Pradesh's demand. Farmers in districts such as Srikakulam, Kurnool
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Karnataka: BJP leaders hold protest in Tumakuru over shortage of fertilise
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Speaking on the protest, Karnataka BJP President BY Vijayendra said that due to the inefficiency of the state government, farmers across Karnataka have hit the streets due to a shortage of urea.
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