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Thursday, July 24, 2025
TopicPunjab and haryana

Topic: punjab and haryana

Punjab CM opposes deployment of 296 CISF personnel at Bhakra Dam after water dispute with Haryana

CM Mann questioned the centre's decision stating that there was no need since Punjab police was already providing security to the dam, and that he would raise the issue with the PM.

‘Attitude of complete defiance,’ SC raps Punjab, Haryana over stubble burning

The top court gave the 2 governments a week’s time to prosecute those found guilty of burning crop residue, which is the cause of major pollution in the region, including Delhi.

15,500-18,500 stubble fires predicted in Punjab, Haryana this winter, unless on-ground action ramps up

NASA scientist analysed area of paddy sown in the states using NASA’s MODIS Aqua satellite. He added that proactive measures by govt could reduce number of stubble fires significantly.

Union ministers ‘tricked us’, say farmer leaders, lash out at Punjab CM Mann as well

Protest leaders say ministers told them offer of legal guarantee of MSP for 5 crops was for all farmers but it later emerged that it was only for those who shifted from paddy cultivation.

New Vidhan Sabha for Haryana starts fresh row on Chandigarh, Modi govt not lone trigger this time

After Union govt announces land for Haryana to build new assembly building in Chandigarh, CM Bhagwant Mann requests same for Punjab, but opposition says this weakens state's claim to city.

‘Rail roko’ proof that agitation not limited to Punjab and Haryana, protesting farmers say

Besides multiple railway stations across Punjab and Haryana, the protest was also staged at different places in Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra and Karnataka, among others.

Real test of Modi govt’s nationalism lies in ending Punjab and Haryana’s SYL canal dispute

Legal experts might dispute merits of Supreme Court’s recent order, but it holds out an opportunity for reconciliation between the two states.

On Camera

Defence, tech, education—Modi’s visit will boost India-UK ties

Given the immediate challenges on India’s borders, cooperation in the defence sector with partners such as the UK has achieved greater importance.

India-US set to ink mini trade deal soon, reach understanding on agricultural & dairy products

Mini deal will likely see no cut in 10% baseline tariff on Indian exports announced by Trump on 2 April, it is learnt, but additional 26% tariffs are set to be reduced.

Indian firm sets up titanium, superalloy plants to meet global need. Safran, Dassault, BAE line up

PTC Industries is investing Rs 1,000 cr in 4 manufacturing plants in UP, has already started supplying titanium parts to BAE Systems for its M-777 howitzers that India also uses.

Strategic partner one day, tactical nightmare the next: India’s learning Trumplomacy the hard way

Public, loud, upfront, filled with impropriety and high praise sometimes laced with insults. This is what we call Trumplomacy. But the larger objective is the same: American supremacy.