3 Things The Indore deaths, export challenges, and K Kavitha cuts ties with BRS
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Jan 6, 2026 Anand Mohan, an investigative reporter at The Indian Express, delves into the tragic Indore water contamination crisis, highlighting administrative failures and the community's outrage. Ravi Dutta Mishra, a trade and economics reporter, discusses the effects of US tariffs on Indian exports, revealing challenges like container shortages and rising costs. Meanwhile, K Kavitha, former BRS leader, resigns dramatically, slamming her party and hinting at future plans. A blend of local tragedy, trade turmoil, and political drama unfolds!
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Delayed Response Worsened Water Crisis
- Contaminated drinking water in Indore caused multiple deaths and mass hospitalisations within days.
- Initial local complaints began a week before authorities publicly acted, exposing delayed response.
Single-Source Theory Losing Credibility
- Investigators initially blamed a toilet without a septic tank over a pipeline but now suspect wider contamination.
- Experts say deaths spread across areas, suggesting multiple leak points rather than a single source.
Helpline Complaints Went Unaddressed
- Residents logged dozen of complaints on the mayor's helpline months before the crisis.
- An engineer said he was overworked covering multiple zones and could not attend promptly.