Health

For eight years running, Indore has worn the ‘Cleanest City in India’ crown like a badge of honor. But that gleaming reputation now lies in tatters after a deadly outbreak of waterborne illness in Bhagirathpura, where contaminated tap water has claimed at least seven lives and sickened over 1,100 people. This isn’t just a public health emergency; it’s a scathing indictment of a system that prioritized aesthetics over essential civic safety.

In a shocking twist, Indore—India’s five-time ‘Cleanest City’—is reeling from a deadly water contamination crisis. Seven are dead, over 160 hospitalized. Here’s what went wrong and how to protect your family.

While the world celebrated a fresh start, Delhi residents inhaled a toxic welcome to 2026. With AQI at 372 and Anand Vihar as the worst-hit zone, is this the new normal?