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Iran is considering closing the Strait of Hormuz: Reports
Updated : 8 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Roughly 20 per cent of global oil and a significant portion of natural gas pass through the Strait. Europe imports oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Gulf states--Saudi Arabia, Qatar, UAE-- much of which travels through the Strait. If Iran blocks it, global oil prices would spike, a
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Pak: Balochistan faces alarming child malnutrition crisis amid government
Updated : 9 months ago IST
Balochistan is facing a dangerously escalating child malnutrition crisis that, if left unchecked, could develop into a full-scale humanitarian disaster. A large number of children in Balochistan are suffering from severe food shortages, poverty, inadequate healthcare facilities, and a lack o
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St Stephen's attendance row: College grants one-time exam permission to de
Updated : 9 months ago IST
After widespread appeals from students and parents, Delhi's St Stephen's College on Thursday granted a one-time permission to first-year students who were earlier barred from appearing in their semester exams due to attendance shortages.
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Highway blockades trigger soaring prices and shortages in Manipur, locals
Updated : 9 months, 1 week ago IST
Churachandpur, predominantly inhabited by the Kuki-Zo community, remains economically crippled due to limited access to National Highways 02 and 37, which serve as the vital supply corridors connecting Manipur to Assam and Nagaland.
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Kashmir valley faces unseasonal heatwave as temperatures soar, residents u
Updated : 9 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Kashmir is facing an intense heatwave with temperatures well above normal, causing hardships like water shortages and loss of tourism income. Authorities have issued warnings and advised staying hydrated and avoiding sun exposure. Recent rains may ease the heatwave in the coming week, but ca
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Delhi Jal Board survey reveals unequal water supply across Capital; Minist
Updated : 10 months ago IST
The Delhi Jal Board's survey of water supply across 70 constituencies has revealed significant disparities. Minister Parvesh Verma has ordered rationalisation of water distribution to address shortages in certain areas and meet growing demands.
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Israel launches USD 1.4B national food security strategy for 2050 amid gro
Updated : 10 months ago IST
Faced with mounting threats to its food supply, Israel unveiled its National Food Security Plan 2050 on Monday, laying out a sweeping strategy to prepare the country for climate shocks, labor shortages, and increased dependence on food imports.
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Rajasthan's border villagers welcome suspension of Indus Water Treaty, opt
Updated : 10 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The villagers believe this move will improve access to water, boost agriculture, and address drinking water shortages in the arid region. Residents of Jodhpur, Bikaner, and Jaisalmer echoed similar sentiments. Farmers in the area are optimistic about the potential benefits of utilising the I
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Major pipeline leak near Karachi University triggers flooding, 40 pc cut i
Updated : 10 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The leak in the main supply line is anticipated to exacerbate water shortages for residents throughout the city, leading to a nearly 40 per cent reduction in water availability for the next four days due to necessary repair work.
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Pakistan: Water crisis deepens in Karachi amid delays in pipeline repairs
Updated : 11 months ago IST
According to the Karachi Water and Sanitation Corporation (KWSC), the repair process is expected to take at least two more days, leaving nearly 40 to 50 percent of the city facing acute water shortages.
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PoJK residents face traffic woes and water shortages
Updated : 11 months, 1 week ago IST
Residents of Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir are facing a multitude of urban challenges that threaten their quality of life. From severe traffic congestion to critical water shortages and rising pollution levels, the urgency for immediate attention and action has never been greater.
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India can avert power shortages with stronger AC efficiency standards: Stu
Updated : 11 months, 2 weeks ago IST
India can avoid severe power shortages and save consumers up to Rs 2.2 lakh crore ($26 billion) by doubling the energy efficiency of room air conditioners (ACs) over the next decade, according to a new study at University of California (UC) Berkeley.
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