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After surveying the homes of Dwarka residents and evaluating the water quality being supplied, AAP MP Swati Maliwal reported that dirty, black, foul-smelling water was being delivered to their houses. In response, she opened a tap at one of the homes, collected the water in a bottle, and, expressing her frustration, threw it outside the residence of the Delhi Chief Minister.

"The people of Sagarpur, Dwarka had called me and the situation there is very bad... I went to a house and black water was being supplied there. I filled that black water in a bottle and brought that water here, at the Chief Minister's residence. Since 2015 we have been hearing that next year everything will be fine... That black water which I have brought - they have no shame, will Delhi drink this?" AAP MP Swati Maliwal asked.

Maliwal said that if the condition of supply of water does not get improved in the area, she will come back with a foul-smelling tanker of water.

"I warned the Chief Minister - this was just a sample If within fifteen days she does not fix the water supply of the entire Delhi, I will bring a whole tanker full of such water. I am leaving this water for her. She can bathe with this water, drink this water or purify her sins... Chhath Puja is coming. Today was Govardhan Puja, yesterday was Diwali and this is the condition of Delhi... Who can drink this water and live? Who can stay alive after drinking this water? The Chief Minister is also the Water Minister. Is her job just to make fun by holding ten press conferences every day?" Delhi Minister Swati Maliwal stated.

Swati criticized Dwarka MLA Vinay Mishra, pointing out that despite his position as Vice President of the Delhi Jal Board, residents in the Dwarka area are forced to drink contaminated water.

Meanwhile, Delhi Chief Minister Atishi launched a scathing attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), accusing it of playing "dirty politics" which she claims is the real cause behind both air and water pollution in the city.

She assured the public that under the leadership of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal, the Delhi government is actively working to resolve the situation.

"The pollution levels in Delhi are increasing. Not only is air pollution rising, but pollution in the Yamuna River has also worsened over the past few days, as evidenced by the formation of toxic foam at Kalindi Kunj. Today, the people of Delhi want to know the reason behind this, and I tell them, the real reason is the dirty politics of the BJP. Everyone is aware that stubble burning is a major contributor to rising pollution levels in Delhi during winter. The AAP government in Punjab has significantly reduced stubble burning over the past two years. According to the Centre's own statistics, incidents of stubble burning have been halved since the AAP took charge in Punjab. In contrast, if you look at Haryana and Uttar Pradesh, stubble burning has actually increased. In Haryana, farm fires have risen by 23%, and in Uttar Pradesh, they have surged by 70%," said Atishi

Promising action to combat the rising pollution levels, Atishi said, "We are continuously working to find solutions under the leadership of Arvind Kejriwal. For the past two years, we have been defoaming the Yamuna, and we will begin this process again." (ANI)

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Despite the challenging nature of the pitch, India's top scorer from the first innings, Shubman Gill, expressed confidence that they could chase down any target set by New Zealand.

"It's all about one good partnership when you are chasing a total which is around 150-160. If you have one good partnership of 70-80 runs, then the match is done. So that's what the conversation will be amongst the batters to have that one good partnership," Gill said, as quoted by ICC.

Shubman Gill, who was India's highest scorer in the first innings with 90 off 146 balls, forged an important partnership with Rishabh Pant at the start of Day 2. The pair added 96 runs in just 114 deliveries, putting early pressure on New Zealand. Gill highlighted the impact this partnership had on the New Zealand bowlers and mentioned that the plan is to replicate it again.

"And then when you know, even for the fielding team, once there is a 70-80 run partnership, even when we saw today, then when you are chasing 150, the body language of the opposition also drops. So that's what we will try to do, have one good partnership," he added.

When asked about the team's strategy and his approach as a batter, Gill emphasized India's determination to avoid a clean sweep by New Zealand. He noted that while New Zealand has already secured the series, crucial World Test Championship points are still at stake, underscoring the importance of this match.

"It's all about being calculative. I think if everybody is going to have their personal plans which are going to align with the team plan. And if a certain batter thinks that's the best way for him to be able to score runs on that wicket, yeah, for sure," he emphasized.

India are determined to avoid losing this Test and prevent a series whitewash, and Gill's confidence reflects the team's fighting spirit as they aim to turn the game in their favour.

"Definitely, each and every match we play is critical and will determine if we're going to make it into the World Test Championship. So, every match we play, we're going to come with full intensity and play as best as we can," Gill noted. (ANI)

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While NDMC's production of iron ore has gone up by 3.8 per cent, its sales have surged by as much as 17.15 per cent compared to the same month last year.

NMDC's cumulative figures for FY25 now work out to 21.55 MT for production and 23.84 MT for sales, underscoring its commitment to meeting the country's growing demand for iron ore.

The growth in production volumes has been achieved through meticulous mine planning while the impressive sales figures are driven by increased demand and consistent offtake by customers, the official statement added.

NMDC's focus on enhancing production capacity, ensuring reliable iron ore supply, and adopting environmentally sustainable practices reinforces its dedication to responsible mining. The corporation remains steadfast in contributing to India's mining sector growth, aligning with its mission to foster a robust future for the industry, according to the statement.

Amitava Mukherjee, CMD (Additional Charge) of the company, said: "These record-breaking figures demonstrate the success of our strategic decisions, technology advancements, and long-term focus. We continuously assess our performance, and with this momentum, we're confident of surpassing our best this fiscal."

He has also commended the NDMC vigilance team which has just concluded its vigilance awareness programme.

"The vigilance organisation is more than a fault-finding body. NMDC has made remarkable strides in capacity building as we aim for our 100 MT goal. This is a quantum leap forward, requiring us to make systematic, informed decisions. Correct digital interventions enhance transparency and efficiency.

"Preventive vigilance leads to refinement and codification of processes which limits reliance on individual discretion in decision-making," he said.

He urged participants to actively engage in preventive vigilance activities, strengthen systems for transparency, and adhere to standardised procurement practices in line with government guidelines.

--IANS

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