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Why in news? Heavy rain sharply increased inflows into the Chenab River and Salal reservoir. Authorities opened all dam gates on 21 July 2026. Downstr...
Why in news? A magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck offshore southern Mexico on 17 July 2026. Its Chiapas coast location prompted precautionary tsunami mes...
Why in news? A Union expert panel recommended environmental clearance for the Naying project. The proposed plant has a 1,000-megawatt capacity. It wil...
Why in news? India’s Power Secretary reviewed the Arun-3 project in Nepal. The project will have 900 megawatts of installed capacity. Officials insp...
Why in news? The Gandak crossed its local danger mark in Gopalganj district. Heavy rainfall in Nepal increased several north Bihar rivers. Bihar place...
Why in news? A week-long dry spell reduced inflows into the upper Krishna system. The affected headwaters lie in Karnataka and Maharashtra. Authoritie...
Why in news? Heavy rain caused the Khawthlangtuipui River to overflow in southern Mizoram. Authorities evacuated over 80 families, while landslides bl...
Why in news? A tourist speedboat capsized near Vietnam’s Phu Quoc Island on 11 July 2026. Fifteen Indian tourists died, and Vietnamese police later ...
Why in news? The Hind Rajab Foundation filed a complaint with Indian authorities. It accused Israeli reservist Eitan Gilboa of war crimes in Gaza. The...
Why in news? Heavy rain filled reservoirs around Pune during early July 2026. Officials released water from Khadakwasla Dam into the Mutha River. Disc...
Why in news? Heavy rains in August 2025 caused the Vihar Lake in north Mumbai to overflow, reminding residents of its role in the city’s water syste...
Why in news? On 7 July 2026 United Kingdom F‑35 jets intercepted a Russian reconnaissance aircraft over the Norwegian Sea. The Russian plane was see...
