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Water supply in Delhi decreased by 25% due to polluted water being released from Haryana: Satyendar Jain

Addressing the issue of scarcity of water in Delhi, Health Minister Satyendar Jain said that the water supply in Delhi has decreased by 25% and the efficiency of water treatment plants has been slightly reduced so that the ammonia in water can be treated. Jain said, "Polluted water is being released from Haryana, ammonia level in the water has risen due to release of industrial waste. This has affected water treatment plants. Water supply in Delhi has decreased by 25%. The water treatment plants will not be closed, their efficiency has been slightly reduced so that the ammonia in water can be treated."

Stray dogs' sterilization drive begins in Haryana's Ambala

Municipal Corporation and Cantonment Municipal Council carry out dog sterilization drive in Ambala. More than 700 dogs have been sterilised till now. Sterilization has proved to be effective in controlling dog population.

Kerala gold smuggling case: 'Matter is under investigation by NIA', informs MEA

While addressing a press conference in the national capital on July 23, the official spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Anurag Srivastava spoke on Kerala gold smuggling case. He said, "The matter is under investigation by National Investigation Agency (NIA). The United Arab Emirates (UAE) authorities are extending all necessary cooperation to us in the investigation."

Qatar Airways seeks $5bn compensation from blockading quartet

Airline launches international arbitration against Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Bahrain and Egypt for 2017 airspace ban.

Qatar Airways sues four countries over air blockade

The airline is seeking five billion dollars in compensation from Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates.