After over 40 years, India issues tender for Sawalkote project as Indus treaty remains in abeyance | India News

SRINAGAR: India, taking advantage of its keeping in abeyance the Indus Waters Treaty with Pakistan, floated on Wednesday international tenders for construction of the Sawalkote Hydroelectric Project on the Chenab river a little over 40 years after it was conceived.The project, designated by govt as one of national importance, had suffered long delays due to…

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Policy experts, civil society from Asia Pacific discuss country positions ahead of plastics treaty talks | India News

AI-generated Image (Representational) BATHINDA: Regional policy experts discussed country positions and negotiation dynamics of the Asia Pacific region, in a briefing by Break free from Plastic (BFFP), the global movement working to achieve a future free from plastic pollution, ahead of the INC 5.2 negotiations for the Global Plastic Treaty in Geneva, Switzerland from August…

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‘Video of burnt cash should not have been uploaded’: SC accepts Justice Yashwant Varma’s submission; but denies lapse in procedure | India News

Justice Yashwant Varma NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Wednesday agreed with Justice Yashwant Varma’s submission that the video of burnt wads of currency notes found at his residence should not have been uploaded on its website, but noted that publication of the video does not mean there was a “lapse” in the process.Also Read:…

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India, UAE to further enhance bilateral defence ties | India News

India-UAE officials signing the agreement New Delhi: India and the UAE on Wednesday decided to further strengthen their bilateral defence ties, including maritime security collaboration through real-time information sharing, joint manufacturing initiatives and enhancing military training cooperation.The two countries agreed to elevate their defence ties to match the growing momentum in areas such as trade,…

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‘Insult’ vs ‘irony’: Fiery end to Operation Sindoor debate as Mallikarjun Kharge, Amit Shah trade barbs over PM Modi’s presence | India News

NEW DELHI: The Rajya Sabha witnessed heated scenes on Wednesday during Home Minister Amit Shah’s reply on Operation Sindoor, as the opposition led by Mallikarjun Kharge disrupted proceedings and raised slogans demanding Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s presence in the House, before eventually staging a walkout.As Amit Shah rose to speak, opposition MPs began shouting slogans…

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