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SciencePhoto: Deccan HeraldIndia's 166 major reservoirs, with a combined capacity of 183.56 billion cubic metres, saw water levels drop from 87.83% in November 2025 to 26% by July 2026. Despite having 6,628 large dams, the third highest globally, water security remains precarious due to uneven rainfall and growing demands from human, agricultural, industrial, and hydroelectric sectors.
Deccan Herald·
BusinessPhoto: Amar BusinessThe Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has increased the repo rate to combat rising inflation. Experts suggest that interest rates may rise again in December if inflationary pressures persist. This move aims to control inflation and stabilize the economy by making borrowing more expensive, thereby reducing spending and demand.
Amar Business·
BusinessPhoto: FirstpostUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio and US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor visited Reliance Industries' Jamnagar complex, hosted by Mukesh Ambani and Anant Ambani. They toured the world's largest oil refinery, New Energy giga factories, a wildlife rescue center, and digital infrastructure projects. The visit emphasized Reliance's investments in energy and deep-tech manufacturing, showcasing plans to develop Jamnagar as a deep-tech hub.
Firstpost··Jamnagar
WorldPhoto: News18 WorldA drone attack on the Shaybah oil field operated by Saudi Aramco in southeastern Saudi Arabia killed two foreign nationals—a Filipino and a Nepali—and injured two others, including an Indian and a Pakistani. The Saudi Energy Ministry said the drone was intercepted but falling debris caused the casualties and a fire in a contractor's vehicle. The attack is part of repeated strikes linked to Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels.
News18 World·
PoliticsPhoto: DNA IndiaCockroach Janta Party leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka were released from judicial custody on a Rs 50,000 bond after assuring the Special Executive Magistrate they will not disturb public peace or call protests at Jantar Mantar while it remains de-notified. They expressed full faith in the judiciary and must appear before the SEM court on October 23. Police will file a verification report.
DNA India··Delhi
PoliticsPhoto: Aaj TakK. Annamalai, former Tamil Nadu BJP president, questioned the central government over Delhi Police's action against CJP leaders. He criticized the practice of calling those who question legal procedures 'foreign agents,' highlighting concerns about freedom of expression and government accountability.
Aaj Tak·
Deccan Herald·
Photo: Deccan HeraldIndia's 166 major reservoirs, with a combined capacity of 183.56 billion cubic metres, saw water levels drop from 87.83% in November 2025 to 26% by July 2026. Despite having 6,628 large dams, the third highest globally, water security remains precarious due to uneven rainfall and growing demands from human, agricultural, industrial, and hydroelectric sectors.
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