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Indias Wastewater Crisis Is the Biggest Startup Opportunity Nobody Wants to Tap Into

The objective was disposal, not value creation. That mindset is beginning to change.

Deccan Chronicle 5 Jun 2026 9:15 am

Protests Erupt in Chanout Village Over Water Crisis, Police File Cases Against Protesters

Hansi, June 2: Protests in Chanout village of Hansi district, Haryana, over a drinking water crisis have escalated into

Morningstar 2 Jun 2026 10:36 pm

Hyderabad Water Crisis Deepens with Record 15,200 Tanker Bookings in a Day

Groundwater depletion, delayed rains and rapid urbanisation push demand to alarming levels

Deccan Chronicle 1 Jun 2026 2:12 pm

Water Crisis Sparks Protests in Timarpur, Residents Demand Action from Government

New Delhi, June 1: Residents of the Timarpur assembly constituency in New Delhi staged protests on Saturday over a sever

Morningstar 1 Jun 2026 3:16 am

Water Crisis Deepens Amidst Scorching Heat in Madhya Pradesh: Political Battle Erupts Between Congress and BJP

Bhopal, May 31: Madhya Pradesh is currently grappling with extreme heat and severe water shortages. Many districts are e

Morningstar 31 May 2026 1:16 am

Urgent Call for River Linking Projects to Address Water Crisis: Nainar Nagendran

Chennai, May 30: Tamil Nadu BJP President Nainar Nagendran has reiterated the need for rapid implementation of river lin

Morningstar 30 May 2026 6:52 pm

Political Tensions Rise Over Water Crisis in Delhi

New Delhi, May 29: The escalating water crisis in the capital has sparked intense political debate. The Aam Aadmi Party

Morningstar 29 May 2026 7:21 pm

Dry Taps, Low Pressure: Water Crisis Grips Delhi Despite Supply From Haryana

The additional water was released following discussions between the Delhi government and Haryana authorities, but offici

NDTV 29 May 2026 5:41 pm

Madhya Pradesh: Children walk kilometres daily for water in Umaria village amid severe crisis

Children in Mali village of Madhya Pradeshs Umaria district are walking kilometres every day to fetch water as a severe

The Hindu 29 May 2026 5:11 pm

Delhi water crisis: Will supply improve in coming days? Heres the latest update after Haryana releases water

Delhi residents may face ongoing water supply issues. The Wazirabad barrage water level remains low, affecting key treat

The Economic Times 27 May 2026 4:53 pm

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The national capital is reeling under an intense water crisis, leaving many parts of Delhi, especially Sultanpuri, Rohin

The Week 26 May 2026 12:45 pm

Govt bid to tackle drinking water crisis

In a proactive move to combat water scarcity, Bihar's Chief Secretary has called on officials to ensure a reliable drink

The Times of India 26 May 2026 12:10 am

Pakistan's water mismanagement pushes Rawalpindi, Islamabad towards crisis

Rawalpindi and Islamabad face a severe water crisis. Daily demand exceeds supply by over 60 million gallons. Residents s

The Economic Times 23 May 2026 3:36 pm

One tap, 5,000 residents: How Delhis Dakshinpuri is battling severe water shortage

Residents of Dakshinpuri's Block 10 are facing a severe water crisis for nearly a month, struggling with basic hygiene a

The Economic Times 23 May 2026 3:02 pm

'Haven't bathed for days': Water crisis roils Delhi's Dakshinpuri; 5,000 residents affected

Residents of Dakshinpuri's Block 10 have endured a month without running water, forcing women to seek permission for bat

The Times of India 23 May 2026 5:31 am

Thane housing societies face severe water crisis

The Times of India 23 May 2026 12:21 am

Serious Drinking Water Crisis In Palakottu Town; Minister Nimmala Reviews Situation

Water Resources Minister Nimmala Rama Naidu on Sunday asked municipal officials to take urgent action to solve the drink

Deccan Chronicle 17 May 2026 11:13 pm

Data center used 30 million gallons unnoticed is Americas AI boom quietly pushing local water systems toward crisis?

Georgia AI data center water crisis is now raising serious questions across the United States. Investigators found that

The Economic Times 13 May 2026 10:27 pm

CPI stages protest over drinking water shortage in Kalaburagi

The protest was part of an agitation in all taluk headquarters demanding immediate measures to address drinking water cr

The Hindu 11 May 2026 7:31 pm

BJP Protests Against Severe Water Crisis in Dhanbad

Dhanbad, May 11: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) held a vigorous protest on Monday against the severe drinking water cr

Morningstar 11 May 2026 5:56 pm

Rainfall Deficit In Jammu And Kashmir Triggers Fears Of Water Crisis

SRINAGAR, May 10: Jammu and Kashmir is staring down a massive water crisis as the seasonal rainfall deficit in the union

Daily Excelsior 10 May 2026 2:44 pm

Minister says water crisis has intensified in 43 villages in Bidar

Directing officials to drill new borewells only in critical situations, Eshwar Khandre asks them to ensure uninterrupted

The Hindu 6 May 2026 6:59 pm

Siddalinga Swami says theres severe water crisis, governance failure in Jewargi

The State president of Sri Ram Sene has said that residents have been struggling for years without assured access to pot

The Hindu 5 May 2026 8:33 pm

Z. Jogampeta Tribals Face Water Crisis Amid Power Outages

With no electricity, the village water tank has become non-functional, leaving residents without potable water. Forced t

Deccan Chronicle 3 May 2026 6:26 pm

Upland areas in Kozhikode reel under water crisis

Environmentalists and farmers organisation leaders claim that at least two small projects with potential for revival hav

The Hindu 30 Apr 2026 9:28 pm

Pakistan's deepening water crisis sparks national security alarm as mismanagement, scarcity threaten future

Pakistan faces a severe water crisis due to scarcity and mismanagement. Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal unveiled a nationa

The Economic Times 30 Apr 2026 4:42 pm

Karnataka BJP Criticizes Siddaramaiah Government Over Water Crisis and Farmer Neglect

Bengaluru, April 29: The leader of the opposition in the Karnataka Assembly and senior BJP leader R. Ashoka launched a s

Morningstar 29 Apr 2026 10:31 am

Southern districts may get entangled in acute drinking water crisis as water level in dams falling rapidly

The Papanasam dam, which was receiving around 9 cusecs of water till yesterday, is no longer getting water since Tuesday

The Hindu 28 Apr 2026 7:26 pm

Karimnagar Faces Water Crisis as LMD Storage Drops Sharply

Demand grows for release from Mid Manair Dam

Deccan Chronicle 23 Apr 2026 7:23 pm

Water Crisis Looms Over Karimnagar

LMD levels plunge, urgent call for Mid-Manair release

Deccan Chronicle 23 Apr 2026 12:42 am

Jabalpur Declared as Water Crisis Area Amid Rising Temperatures

Mumbai, April 18: In response to escalating complaints about severe heat and water shortages, the Jabalpur district admi

Morningstar 18 Apr 2026 9:40 am

Drinking Water Crisis: Summer Action Plan Rolled Out in 34 Rayalaseema Municipalities

The government has estimated a total requirement of `1463.10 lakh for implementing the action plan across the identified

Deccan Chronicle 17 Apr 2026 11:31 pm

Jabalpur Declared as Water Crisis Zone Amid Rising Temperatures

Mumbai, April 17: In response to severe heat and increasing complaints about water shortages, the Jabalpur district admi

Morningstar 17 Apr 2026 10:42 pm

Karnataka Faces Weak Monsoon Threat, Chief Minister Urges Precautionary Measures for Water Crisis

Bengaluru, April 16: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced on Thursday that most districts in the state are ex

Morningstar 16 Apr 2026 6:21 pm

KWAs crucial projects in Kochi still await govt. nod

Kochis drinking water crisis continues as approval for a 190-MLD water treatment plant remains pending, while a 2,000-cr

The Hindu 14 Apr 2026 9:00 pm

Afghanistans capital is in the grip of a water crisis

KABUL, Apr 14:The woman was furious. Standing in the muddy lane sloping up the hill in one of the Afghan capitals poorer

Daily Excelsior 14 Apr 2026 12:07 pm

Parts of Kollam grapple with water crisis as summer heat intensifies

The depletion of natural water sources and the perceived inadequacy of administrative interventions have sparked widespr

The Hindu 12 Apr 2026 8:11 pm

Wells Turn Lifeline As Water Crisis Deepens in Adilabad

Streams dry up, forcing reliance on wells as Mission Bhagiratha falters

Deccan Chronicle 7 Apr 2026 9:19 pm

KPRS, villagers stage protest with empty pots over drinking water crisis in Miriana

The motor-starter enabling drinking water supply has been lying defunct leaving villagers to wander with pots in search

The Hindu 5 Apr 2026 7:12 pm

On World Water Day, Bhumi Pednekar Visits Community Pure Water Centre in Rural Telangana, Highlighting India's Urgent Water Challenge

On World Water Day (22 March), actor and social advocate Bhumi Pednekar visited a Community Pure Water (CPW) purificatio

News Voir 23 Mar 2026 2:24 pm

Urgent Warning: Riverbed Encroachment in Jharkhand Threatens Water Security

Dhansar, March 22: The water crisis in Jharkhand is escalating rapidly due to encroachment on riverbeds and excessive gr

Morningstar 22 Mar 2026 7:37 pm

World Water Day 2026: Water Crisis Hits Women Hardest

The global body noted that women and girls bear the brunt of the lack of safe drinking water

Deccan Chronicle 22 Mar 2026 1:24 pm

Bhopal Administration Bans Illegal Drilling As District Faces Severe Water Crisis

Violation of the order will attract a penalty of Rs 2,000 and imprisonment for two years: Reports

Deccan Chronicle 13 Mar 2026 9:19 pm

Cantonment Borewell Row Worsens Water Crisis

SCB stops paying for electricity for community borewells; tanker supply is also halted

Deccan Chronicle 12 Mar 2026 10:31 pm

Preparations made to tackle likely drinking water crisis in Yadgir

The Deputy Commissioner, however, says that the three major reservoirs in the district have enough storage to meet the d

The Hindu 12 Mar 2026 7:34 pm

Art of Living's Jalyukt Shivar 2.0: A Bold Blueprint for Water-Secure Maharashtra

Jalyukt Shivar 2.0 is redefining Maharashtras water future. Anchored by a formal MoU between The Art of Living Social Pr

News Voir 11 Mar 2026 10:09 am

490 crore lift irrigation project proposed to address drinking water crisis in Hanur

The project envisages drawing water from the Cauvery near Saragur village in Kollegal taluk and pumping it to the Udutho

The Hindu 3 Mar 2026 7:25 pm

7th Consecutive Dry winter pushes J&K toward potential water crisis

Seasonal rainfall 65 pc below normal Jammu Tawi, Mar 2: Jammu and Kashmir has recorded its seventh consecutive winter r

The Northlines 2 Mar 2026 11:43 pm

Chellanam reeling under acute drinking water crisis

According to civic representatives, aging pipelines and lack of proper maintenance by the KWA has resulted in the crisis

The Hindu 27 Feb 2026 9:28 pm

Food Poisoning After Water Crisis: 30 Fall Sick After Birthday Party In Indore's Bhagirathpura

At an Indore birthday party, guests ate dal-bafla and laddoos. By the next day, 30-35 reported vomiting and diarrhoea. A

News18 25 Feb 2026 1:33 pm

Villagers stage 'jal satyagraha' flagging water crisis in Uttar Pradesh's Sonbhadra

Protesters claimed that roads were dug and pipelines were laid two-three years ago after surveys, but household taps are

The Hindu 23 Feb 2026 12:52 pm

Indore News: Advocates Across Madhya Pradesh Demand Immediate Implementation Of Protection Law

Indore (Madhya Pradesh): In a strong show of protest, advocates across Madhya Pradesh will abstain from judicial work on

Free Press Journal 16 Feb 2026 7:00 am

Summer preparedness: DC orders advance steps to avert water crisis

Existing storage in KRS and Kabini reservoirs sufficient to meet drinking water needs till end of June, says DC

The Hindu 10 Feb 2026 7:26 pm

Water crisis threatens future of Bengaluru, warn experts at WEEHtec 2026

The conference concluded with a call for collaborative, long-term, sustainable watermanagement solutions to secure Benga

The Hindu 10 Feb 2026 1:12 pm

Kalaburagi not prepared for water shortage in summer due to mismanagement by civic body, alleges opposition

Leader of Opposition in the Kalaburagi City Corporation Shobha Desai said the drinking water crisis had worsened over th

The Hindu 6 Feb 2026 3:39 pm