scorecardresearch
Monday, June 24, 2024
TopicIndus

Topic: Indus

Talks between Indus Commissioners of India, Pakistan underway

During the 2-day talks, Pakistan is likely to raise objections on design of the Indian hydropower projects on Chenab river whose water is largely assigned under Indus Waters Treaty.

Pakistan delegation arrives in India for talks on Indus water sharing

The dialogue will take place on 23-24 March. The Indus Water Treaty warrants the two commissioners to meet at least once a year, alternately in India and Pakistan.

Pakistan threatens to move international court if India stops Ravi, Sutlej & Beas water

The official of the Permanent Commission for Indus Waters alleged that India had 'continuously been involved in water aggression'.

90% of plastic polluting our oceans comes from 8 Asian rivers

Indus & the Ganges carry second & sixth highest amounts of plastic debris to the ocean.

On Camera

Justice Abhay Oka floated filtering Article 32 cases to tackle backlog. It’s tricky

Article 32 of the Constitution guarantees the right to directly approach the Supreme Court for fundamental rights, but a massive backlog is threatening its effectiveness.

Noida International Airport, Delhi NCR’s 2nd, delayed. To begin operations by April 2025

According to a statement by the airport, commercial operations likely to begin next year 'in view of the current construction status'. It was supposed to commence operations by 2024 end.

Army hospital commandant says no misuse of disability pension grant. ‘Scrutiny at all levels’

Lt Gen Nilakantan says revised Entitlement Rules & Guide to Medical Officers for pensions had been revised to rationalise disability classification, quantification & granting of disability.

Modi’s new universe: the normal irritants of democracy & awkward chai with Rahul Gandhi

Changed reality for Modi govt in its 3rd innings is by no means rise of a new phenomenon. It's a return to old normal where even majorities had to routinely wrestle with storied million mutinies.