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Bengaluru residents collect drinking water from a tanker.

Bengaluru Water Crisis: Poor Families Spend ₹3,000 Monthly on Drinking Water, Survey Flags

A preliminary household survey by the Water Satyagraha campaign highlights the financial burden of private water tankers, while raising concerns over a projected 600 MLD supply gap, groundwater depletion and untreated sewage.

Indian Navy Next-Generation Corvettes under the ₹53,866-crore Make in India defense manufacturing project.

Make in India in Defence: Indian Navy Signs ₹53,866-Crore Deal for 8 Indigenous Warships

The Ministry of Defence has signed contracts worth ₹53,866.50 crore for eight Next-Generation Corvettes. With the Indian Navy responsible for the indigenous design and domestic shipyards handling construction, the project marks another major step in India's push to strengthen its defense manufacturing capabilities.

Cyclone Murasu crosses the Andhra Pradesh coast near Ongole with strong winds and heavy rainfall.

Cyclone Murasu Hits Andhra Pradesh: Causes, Name Meaning and Affected States

Severe Cyclonic Storm Murasu crossed the south Andhra Pradesh coast near Ongole on November 3, bringing winds of up to 120 kmph, heavy rainfall and widespread damage. The storm, whose name comes from the Tamil word for a traditional drum, has also raised concerns about flooding, agricultural losses and infrastructure damage across eastern India.

Supreme Court allows certified green crackers in Delhi-NCR for Diwali 2026.

SC Allows Green Crackers in Delhi-NCR for Two Days During Diwali 2026; Ban Returns November 9

The Supreme Court has permitted certified green firecrackers in Delhi-NCR on November 7 and 8, introducing strict restrictions on manufacturing, sales and usage. The decision comes amid questions over the effectiveness of the existing firecracker ban and growing concerns about air pollution and public health.

Mumbai Introduces AI-Powered Cameras to Stop Garbage Dumping in Public Places; BMC Plans Wider Surveillance

Mumbai Introduces AI-Powered Cameras to Stop Garbage Dumping in Public Places; BMC Plans Wider Surveillance

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation has launched a pilot project in Mahim, where AI-enabled cameras detect movement near garbage hotspots and issue instant audio warnings. The initiative aims to discourage littering and improve cleanliness across the city.

Bhutan Glacial Lake Outburst Triggers Flood Alert in Assam and North Bengal

Bhutan Glacial Lake Outburst Triggers Flood Alert in Assam and North Bengal; Over 10,000 Evacuated

A sudden release of water from Bhutan’s Sintaphu Lake has raised concerns over rising water levels in downstream rivers. Authorities in Assam and West Bengal have activated precautionary measures, while the NDRF says there is no immediate cause for concern.

Magnitude 5.1 Earthquake Strikes Near Andaman and Nicobar Islands

Magnitude 5.1 Earthquake Strikes Near Andaman and Nicobar Islands; No Immediate Reports of Damage

A magnitude 5.1 earthquake was reported around 218 km north-northwest of Bamboo Flat on Thursday, October 29. Details about the earthquake’s depth, local impact and possible damage were not immediately available.

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