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CENTRAL ASIA WATER ISSUES
Indus Waters Treaty needs complete renegotiation, says government; blames Pakistan for stonewalling talksIndia states the Indus Waters Treaty needs renegotiation due to Pakistan's inaction. Pakistan has failed to utilize its water share and man...20 Jul, 2026, 11.53 PM IST- For decades, the Soviet Union planned to reverse the flow of Siberia's mighty rivers, turning them south to water Central Asia, one of the largest schemes ever seriously proposedA Soviet engineering dream aimed to reverse Siberian rivers for Central Asian agriculture. This ambitious plan involved studying over 120 i...20 Jul, 2026, 05.56 PM IST
- 'We want justice': Father of seafarer killed in strike near Hormuz urges PM Modi to take up issue with USA father seeks justice for his son killed in a maritime strike. He urges Prime Minister Modi to demand accountability from the United State...20 Jul, 2026, 02.42 PM IST
- Climate change’s hidden toll: Night heat steals sleep as Gujarat loses 81 hours annuallyGujarat residents lose over eighty hours of sleep annually due to nighttime heat. Globally, people are losing nearly fifty-six hours of sle...19 Jul, 2026, 07.38 PM IST
- Karnataka CM puts officials on drought alert, announces Rs 1 crore aid for each talukKarnataka officials are directed to work continuously for drought preparedness. Immediate funds are allocated for drinking water supply acr...19 Jul, 2026, 05.20 PM IST
- Karnataka CM asks officials to brace for drought, warns against negligence and fake claimsKarnataka's Chief Minister has directed officials to prepare for drought conditions. He stressed protecting farmers and ensuring drinking w...19 Jul, 2026, 02.11 PM IST
- US forces redirect 5 commercial vessels, disable 1 after resumption of naval blockade on IranAmerican forces have resumed naval blockade measures against Iran. US naval forces redirected five commercial vessels and disabled one tank...19 Jul, 2026, 06.26 AM IST
- IMD forecasts heavy rain across UP over next 24 hoursUttar Pradesh is expected to experience widespread rain and thundershowers over the next twenty-four hours. Heavy to very heavy rainfall is...18 Jul, 2026, 09.11 PM IST
- Vizhinjam port to begin full EXIM operations from August 18Vizhinjam International Seaport will begin full export-import (EXIM) operations on August 18, transforming from a transshipment hub into a ...18 Jul, 2026, 02.23 PM IST
- Psychology says people who forget to drink water aren’t careless, they may be more distracted than thirstyForgetting to hydrate is often the result of how the brain allocates attention and manages competing demands.Fortunately, research also sho...17 Jul, 2026, 04.51 PM IST
- Higher monsoon inflows at Hathnikund fail to boost Yamuna's flow; experts warn of ecological impactMonsoon rains increased water inflows at Hathnikund Barrage over the past fortnight. However, most additional water was diverted into canal...16 Jul, 2026, 12.29 PM IST
- India, UAE central banks said to hold talks on FX deposit issuesIndia and the UAE central banks have discussed regulatory hurdles affecting India's drive to attract foreign-currency deposits from NRIs in...15 Jul, 2026, 03.57 PM IST
- DP World to pilot atmospheric water generation technology across global operations after strategic investment in Maithri AquatechMaithri Aquatech develops atmospheric water generation systems that produce potable water from atmospheric humidity.15 Jul, 2026, 08.49 AM IST
- CM Shivakumar urges PM Modi to send central team to assess drought in KarnatakaIn a letter to the PM, the CM highlighted that Karnataka's agriculture is heavily dependent on the southwest monsoon and warned of severe c...15 Jul, 2026, 07.26 AM IST
- US holds Iran 'accountable' for deaths of commercial vessel crew, says 7 ships targetedUnited States Central Command has held Iran accountable for recent attacks on commercial vessels. Iranian forces deliberately targeted seve...15 Jul, 2026, 07.20 AM IST
- Jal Shakti Ministry to hold key conference with states on water sector reforms on MondaySenior water secretaries will meet Monday to review key water sector initiatives. The conference aims to strengthen Centre-state coordinati...12 Jul, 2026, 03.50 PM IST
- US, UK, 12 other nations reaffirm 2016 ruling invalidating China's claims in South China SeaSeveral nations reaffirmed China's expansive South China Sea claims are illegal. A 2016 arbitration ruling declared China's claims lack leg...12 Jul, 2026, 11.41 AM IST
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