On one side, Indore went through a water contamination outbreak last month. On the other, premium water brands are sprouting one after the other. There are also a few good Samaritans who are trying to bridge the gap. The business of water is fraught with challenges and ethical questions
01 February,2026 07:47 AM IST | Mumbai | Akshita Maheshwari-1769165159694_d.png "MP: Nine fall ill due to water contamination in Indore’s Mhow tehsil")
At least nine people fell ill from contaminated drinking water in Mhow, Indore. Authorities are treating patients, checking water quality, and monitoring the outbreak. A similar incident last month in Bhagirathpura caused seven confirmed deaths
24 January,2026 04:57 PM IST | Indore | PTI
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, visited Indore on January 17 and met the families of the victims who died due to the consumption of contaminated drinking water and those undergoing treatment in the hospital
24 January,2026 09:34 AM IST | Bhopal | ANI
A 50-year-old e-rickshaw driver, Hemant Gaikwad, died in Indore after a prolonged illness, with his family blaming contaminated drinking water in Bhagirathpura. Residents claim 25 deaths, while the state government reports seven fatalities so far
22 January,2026 07:47 AM IST | Indore | AgenciesADVERTISEMENT
