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Topic: Teesta

Teesta now flows to kill. How the river forgot to forgive

Teesta's love story is still narrated in Lepcha wedding songs, but the river is now also feared for its anger. What began with melting ice has been worsened by dams and encroachment.

China to ‘solidly advance’ trilateral cooperation with Bangladesh & Pakistan, says its envoy in Dhaka

New Delhi: China aims to "solidly advance" trilateral cooperation with Bangladesh and Pakistan, as the Communist Party of China seeks to deepen ties with...

Yunus initiates ‘mango diplomacy’ in bid to strengthen ties with China. 50-yr water sharing plan soon

The chief adviser met China’s envoy to Bangladesh Saturday to review outcomes of the former’s visit to China last month. Ties between India & Bangladesh cratered sharply over last week.

Sikkim’s war on GLOF. Monks, shamans, scientists are all in the fight

Sikkim's South Lhonak glacial lake outburst flood killed 90 people in 2023. Villagers are angry and the state government is wary of attributing the GLOF to climate change—Rs 2,500 crore insurance claim is at stake.

Flood-like situation in some parts of Bengal, roads closed as heavy rains anticipated till 12 July

With several places already submerged, authorities are keeping a close watch on the rising water levels of Teesta and Korola rivers.

Water-sharing talks with Bangladesh without consulting Bengal not acceptable, Mamata writes to Modi

Renewal of India-Bangladesh Ganga Water Treaty was discussed during Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina's visit last week. It would have huge implications for people of West Bengal, writes CM.

Deaths caused by ‘tainted liquor’ in Tamil Nadu & ‘Nijjar enigma’ — what global media reported

Spotlight also on India & Bangladesh's Teesta water dispute & the crusade of a late Padma Shri activist from Assam against witch-hunting.

Sikkim authorities lost time in acting on rising Teesta news — National Dam Safety Authority report

NDSA has shared a preliminary report on October flash flood with Jal Shakti ministry, Sikkim govt, State Dam Safety Organisations and power ministry.

Insurance claim filed for Sikkim’s submerged Rs 13,965 cr Teesta-III hydel plant, but wait could be long

Total sum assured in policy for 1,200 MW project, which has stopped generating electricity, is around Rs 11,400 cr. State govt & operator Sikkim Urja together owe lenders over Rs 10,000 cr.

How an alert ITBP jawan on duty 8 km away from South Lhonak lake raised 1st flood alarm in Sikkim

Upon seeing water level rise suddenly at 10.30 pm on 3 October, jawan inform his commandant who alerted battalion HQ in Gangtok by 10.40 pm. By 10.50 pm, Chungthang had been warned.

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Global economic growth to slow in 2026 as Trump’s tariffs bite, UN says

The global economy is forecast to expand 2.7% this year, down from an estimated 2.8% in 2025. Growth is expected to go back up to 2.9% by 2027.

2025: Pakistan’s deadliest year in over a decade

Islamabad-based think-tank PICSS's new report says Pakistan saw 'pronounced escalation' in violence last year, with 3,413 conflict-related deaths compared to 1,950 in previous year.

Thank you Trump, again. India now has reason to shed fear of free trade and spur reform

UK, EFTA already in the bag and EU on the way, almost every member of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade.