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Bihar, Jharkhand sign agreement on sharing Sone River water
The chief ministers of Bihar and Jharkhand signed an agreement to divide the Sone River water, allocating 5.75 million acre‑feet to Bihar and 2 million acre‑feet to Jharkhand, resolving a long‑standing dispute over the 7.75 million acre‑feet originally allotted to undivided Bihar under a 1973 accord.
The settlement clarifies water rights between the two states, reducing potential inter‑state conflict over a vital resource.
Citing lack of jurisdiction, India rejects Hague court’s Indus Waters Treaty ruling
MEA says India has 'never recognised the existence in law of this illegally-constituted and so-called Court of Arbitration'
Bomb threat forces diversion of Air India Express flight to Ahmedabad
After the aircraft landed in Ahmedabad, security agencies checked the aircraft and found nothing suspicious; the official said an investigation has been launched
Kanthapuram’s directive on curbs on women puts CPI(M) ties under strain
A Samastha circular asking mahals and madrasas to prevent women from sharing stage or public space with unrelated men during religious celebrations draw criticism from CPI(M) leaders and women’s organisations
‘Samudra Manthan' scheme designed to benefit Adani, says Congress
Congress spokesperson Shaktisinh Gohil asks why ONGC was not being given the primary role in the offshore hydrocarbon exploration scheme
TVK and DMK fight it out in the Assembly over ₹10 collected more for a liquor bottle
The collection of the additional sum is the result of years of underpaying shop workers and non-allocation of funds for upkeep of Tasmac shops, says Minister for Prohibition and Excise K. Vignesh. He also announces a wage hike for the Tasmac staff
Rajnath Singh to review performance of 16 DPSUs; turnover rises 15.4% to ₹1.29 lakh crore
According to the Defence Ministry, the cumulative Profit After Tax of the DPSUs stood at ₹23,136 crore during FY 2025-26, a 15.6% growth over the previous financial year. The DPSUs also recorded a sharp increase in exports, which grew by 151.2% compared to FY 2024-25
Draft voter lists see over 6 crore deletions so far in SIR third phase
The third phase was carried out in 16 States and 3 Union Territories. Draft rolls of all these States have been published, except for Nagaland and Tripura
Special RRT to become operational at Chinnakkanal within a week
Forest officials expect the dedicated RRT to help curb the rising number of human-wildlife conflict incidents across the belt
Railways making arrangements to transport rescued victims of Nepal floods
Railway Board coordinating with railway zones, district and State authorities and the Ministry of External Affairs to facilitate the safe movement
Youth Congress protest at BJP State office triggers tension
Bandi Sanjay blames intelligence failure
‘Operation Toofan’ has become a people’s movement against drug mafia: Chennithala
People are voluntarily joining the fight against drugs without any specific invitation or mobilisation, sending a clear message against drug traffickers, says Home Minister
Three Kuki villagers killed in Manipur
They were gunned down along the same road in Kangpokpi district, where four Liangmai Naga civilians were killed on August 27
Rayaraddi clarifies that he treats all faiths equally
He says that he does not belong to any religion and that his comments have to be understood in the context in which they have been made
Keralam government reconstitutes GIDA general council
Goshree Islands Development Authority was initially set up in May 1994 to build the Goshree bridges linking the islands of Mulavukad, Vallarpadam and Vypeen with the Ernakulam mainland
Kozhikode Mayor assures steps to prevent diversion of Central Market funds
The Corporation plans to convene a meeting next week to discuss the issue. The Mayor says steps are being taken to expedite the project and ensure that the funds are not lost.
