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Delhi water crisis: SC disposes of Writ Petition, asks Upper Yamuna River Board to take decision

The Supreme Court disposed of a Writ Petition for water supply into Delhi from Haryana and Himachal Pradesh, ordering Delhi to submit a humanitarian application by 5 pm today. It left the complex issue of Yamuna water sharing to the UYRB, directing a meeting tomorrow to expedite a decision. The court accused Himachal Pradesh of providing false information on surplus water. It had earlier questioning Delhi's water management amid scarcity and instructing repairs on leakages.

Delhi water crisis: SC pulls up AAP govt for inaction on tanker mafia

Delhi water crisis: The Supreme Court questioned the Delhi government's lack of action against the "tanker mafia" amid a water crisis. It warned of police intervention if necessary. The court the hearing to June 13. SC demanded an affidavit on water conservation measures and criticised the government for false claims, questioning water wastage control efforts. Delhi Water Minister Atishi directed monitoring teams to prevent leakage and ensure water conservation.

Delhi water crisis: ADM, SDM level officers to be deployed in each Zone to monitor situation

Delhi government deployed officers at various levels to form Quick Response Teams for water provision and complaint resolution amid water shortage in the region. Water minister Atishi directed regular inspections of the water distribution network to prevent leaks and ensure water conservation. Residents faced shortages and relyed on water tankers. A dispute arose between the AAP government and the Lieutenant Governor over responsibility for the crisis, with accusations of water theft by a "tanker mafia."

Bengaluru water crisis: Why Indian IT hub is witnessing one of the worst water shortage

Bengaluru, India's tech hub, faces severe water scarcity due to drought, exacerbating issues with borewells drying up. Deputy CM Shivakumar addressed the crisis, as water tanker prices soared. To tackle this, the state plans to use milk tankers for water transport and seize private borewells. Additionally, a Cauvery project aims to alleviate shortages, with Phase-5 set to complete by May 2024, including drainage upgrades.

Investing in PSUs: Risks are of a different nature and so is reward for these 45 public sector stocks

Few years back, for a PSU stock to do well there was an unwritten rule on Dalal street. Is that company a divestment candidate? If yes, then the street would look at in a positive manner otherwise it was a no go area. Nobody on the street was interested in looking at whether the company is growing at a good enough rate, what the business was, whether it had any moat or not. Over the years, as no divestment took place, interest in PSU came down. The only time there was some activity at these stocks was when dividends were announced as the yield was high in these stocks. But then all of sudden things changed. In the last nine months, PSU stocks are the new stars of Dalal street. Will 2024 see the continuation of this trend ?

View: Stay a step ahead of cybergangs

The cyber-threat universe has expanded with the convergence of IT and OT. This demands a holistic approach. Ideally, this could mean a unified platform addressing industrial protocols, multiple networks and infra segmentation levels, OT traffic inspection, intrusion alerts and cloud security. While upsides include enhanced and real-time data analytics to provide dynamic and actionable insights, greater speeds, adaptivity, productivity gains and fewer failures, integration with other emerging technologies, such as IoT, AI and ML, escalates cyber susceptibility to the next level.

Uttarkashi tunnel collapse: First hot meal sent for trapped workers as rescuers achieve breakthrough on ninth day

Rescuers achieved a breakthrough at the Silkyara tunnel collapse site, sending a 6-inch lifeline to trapped workers, providing hot Khichdi for the first time. Initially, 41 laborers were trapped due to a collapse in an under-construction tunnel. Efforts involve using pipelines, machinery, and specialized equipment from various agencies. Ongoing operations aim to evacuate workers using different approaches amidst challenges, with continual government support and constant efforts to ensure safety and morale.

"We are going to get them out," International Tunnelling expert Arnold Dix says after arriving at Uttarkashi tunnel collapse site

Arnold Dix, President of the International Tunnelling and Underground Space Association, arrived at the Uttarkashi site today and said they will get the 41 workers trapped at the Silkyara tunnel collapse site out. Renowned for his expertise in underground infrastructure, Dix specialises in construction risks, safety performance, and advises on underground construction hazards.

Russia accuses Ukraine of attacking Black Sea navy base and Crimea with drones

Footage published on Russian social media channels appeared to show a ship firing into the sea and a burning object exploding. Ukrainian agencies carried footage from social media channels they suggested showed a Russian ship listing to one side after the attack.

Delhi government to install 500 water ATMs near slums, densely populated areas: Arvind Kejriwal

The chief minister, who inspected an RO plant and inaugurated a water ATM at Khajan Basti in the Mayapuri area, said four water ATMs have been installed and 500 are planned in the first phase. Every person will be provided with a card which will let them draw 20 litres of water per day from these ATMs free of cost, he said.

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal promises 20 litres of RO water per person

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal on Monday announced that Delhiites will get 20 litres of purified water per day in the areas where there are inadequate drinking water facilities. He was inspecting the along RO plants in Mayapuri area along with minister Saurabh Bharadwaj.

Russia's threat to pull out of Ukraine grain deal raises fears about global food security

Russia's extension of a United Nations-brokered deal that allows grain to flow from Ukraine to parts of the world struggling with hunger is in question, with ships no longer heading to the country's Black Sea ports and food exports dwindling. The Black Sea Grain Initiative is up for its fourth renewal on Monday and Russia has threatened before to not extend the deal. Global food prices would be affected if it were not renewed. Russia's exit would cut off a source of World Food Program aid for countries at risk of famine, including Somalia, Ethiopia and Afghanistan.

Recovering the Titan 12,500 feet underwater was dangerous, complex, emotional: Recovery team

Investigating the debris is a crucial part of a multiagency investigation into why the Titan imploded on its way to view wreckage of the Titanic, killing five. The Coast Guard, which is leading the investigation, said it had retrieved what are likely human remains from the debris. "It's a very complex operation and fraught with danger," Cassano said of the process to locate, then retrieve the debris. "... Sadly, our rescue turned into a recovery."

Some houses in Aligarh develop cracks, locals blame 'shoddy' work while laying pipelines

Last year, some new pipelines were laid for fresh water under the Smart City project. A new sewer line was also laid a few months ago and "the civil work was shoddy", a local claimed. At many places, the excavated portions were "not filled up properly leading to heavy seepage", locals alleged and claimed many areas were under water following "unprecedented" rains in October last year "due to choking of drains".

Pollution in Ganga: NGT directs UP Jal Nigam to complete sewer work expeditiously

'Living' sensor may detect gas pipelines leaks in real time

The Colonial Pipeline, which carries fuel from Texas to New York, had ruptured last year, dumping a quarter-million gallons of gas in rural Alabama.

Quiet flows central prison sewage into chain of lakes

The pollution is likely to lower the water quality index of the lake which the Karnataka State Pollution Control Board (KSPCB) has redflagged as `unsatisfactory' in April.

How Planys Tech carries out underwater robotic inspections for oil and gas industry

Startup incorporated in 2015 already counts Chennai Port Trust, Visakhapatnam Port Trust and L&T Kattupalli International Container Terminal among its customers.

Scientists develop new fibre material to detect fuel leaks, explosives

Scientists have developed a new type of fibre material for a handheld scanner that can detect leaks in oil pipelines and planes, or locate fuel-based explosives.

Lapses by GAIL led to pipeline fire in Andhra Pradesh last year: Regulator

PNGRB imposed a civil penalty of Rs 20 lakh on GAIL and an additional penalty of Rs 1 lakh per day for continuation of default.

Ensure adequate water and sanitation in shelter homes: Najeeb Jung

Delhi's Lt Governor Najeeb Jung has directed the Delhi Jal Board (DJB)to ensure that 800 litres of water is supplied on a daily basis to all the night shelters.

GAIL pipeline fire due to collective failure: Oil ministry probe report

GAIL's pipeline in AP that killed 22 persons in June this year was a result a collective failure of the system, an oil ministry probe has concluded.