Bangladesh River Conservation Commission

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National Governance & Policy 07 Oct 2026, 06:12 AM IST

Bangladesh Expert Says Ganga Water Treaty Is Flawed, Urges Update With Ecological Safeguards

A senior Bangladeshi river expert has said the Ganga Water Treaty is outdated and structurally flawed because it lacks a guarantee clause and ignores ecological and environmental flow requirements. The remarks sharpen attention on a key India-Bangladesh water-sharing agreement that has shaped river management for three decades but now faces growing scrutiny amid climate stress and changing river conditions.

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National Governance & Policy06 Oct 2026, 11:00 PM IST

Bangladesh River Expert Calls Ganga Water Treaty Flawed, Urges Update to Reflect Ecology and Guarantees

A senior Bangladesh river expert has said the Ganga Water Treaty is outdated and structurally flawed because it lacks a guarantee clause and does not account for ecological or environmental flow requirements. The remarks add fresh pressure on an already sensitive transboundary water arrangement that has shaped India-Bangladesh relations for three decades.

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National Governance & Policy1h ago

India Revises Anti-Dumping Duty on Jute Imports from Bangladesh and Nepal, Grants Zero Duty to Select Producers

India's Ministry of Finance has revised anti-dumping duties on imports of jute yarn, hessian fabric and jute sacking bags from Bangladesh and Nepal, setting zero duty for specific producers while imposing higher rates on others. The updated structure follows the Directorate General of Trade Remedies' mid-term review and will remain in force for the rest of the existing duty period, originally imposed in December 2022.

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National Governance & Policy03 Oct 2026, 07:33 AM IST

BJP Sought Scrutiny, Not Deletion of Names: Karnataka MLA

A Karnataka BJP MLA has said the party was seeking scrutiny of voter rolls, not the deletion of legitimate names, amid allegations that a large number of Bangladeshis and Rohingyas were illegally added to the electoral list in Belagavi. He accused local Congress leaders of facilitating the alleged inclusion, sharpening the political dispute over voter verification and electoral integrity in the state.

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BJP Sought Scrutiny, Not Deletion of Names, Karnataka MLA Says

A Karnataka BJP MLA has said the party’s demand was for scrutiny of voter rolls, not the deletion of names, amid allegations of illegal enrolment in Belagavi. He claimed that a large number of Bangladeshis and Rohingyas were added as voters at the insistence of local Congress leaders, escalating a politically charged dispute over electoral integrity.

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India Sports & CricketRecently

India Beat Japan 2-0 to Book Asian Games 2026 Semifinal Spot in Men’s Hockey

India sealed a place in the Asian Games 2026 men’s hockey semifinals with a controlled 2-0 victory over Japan, a result that underlined their defensive discipline and tournament composure. The win also keeps India on course to finish strongly in Pool A, with Bangladesh next on September 28 in their final group match.

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National Governance & Policy06 Oct 2026, 10:39 AM IST

First International Cargo Vessel Sails from Eastern Assam in 78 Years, Reviving Dibrugarh’s River Trade Ambitions

A cargo vessel carrying international goods has departed from eastern Assam for the first time since 1947, marking a symbolic and potentially strategic revival for Dibrugarh’s river port economy. The movement underscores renewed efforts to use the Brahmaputra corridor for trade, logistics and regional connectivity in India’s northeast.

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National Governance & Policy06 Oct 2026, 08:29 AM IST

‘Save Guruganga’ Campaign Reaches Bidar, Signalling Wider Push for River Protection

The ‘Save Guruganga’ campaign has expanded to Bidar, bringing renewed attention to river conservation, public accountability, and local environmental governance. The move underscores how grassroots mobilisation is increasingly shaping the policy conversation around water security and ecological restoration in India.

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Big Tech, Cloud & Semiconductors05 Oct 2026, 11:24 PM IST

Lyft Agrees to $272.5 Million Driver Settlement in Landmark Misclassification Case

Lyft has agreed to pay $272.5 million to resolve a landmark lawsuit over whether its drivers were improperly classified as independent contractors rather than employees. The settlement closes one of the most consequential labor fights in the gig economy, though critics argue it falls well short of the compensation workers say they are owed.

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Big Tech, Cloud & Semiconductors05 Oct 2026, 02:43 PM IST

Lyft settles landmark driver misclassification case for $272.5 million as labor fight deepens

Lyft has agreed to pay $272.5 million to resolve a landmark driver misclassification lawsuit, closing one of the most closely watched legal battles over the gig economy. The settlement marks a major financial hit for the ride-hailing company, but critics say it still falls far short of what drivers say they are owed for years of alleged wage and benefit losses.

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Big Tech, Cloud & Semiconductors05 Oct 2026, 11:55 AM IST

Lyft Settles Landmark Driver Misclassification Suit for $272.5 Million

Lyft has agreed to pay $272.5 million to resolve a landmark driver misclassification lawsuit, ending one of the most closely watched labor battles in the gig economy. The settlement closes a major legal front for the ride-hailing company, but critics say it still falls far short of what drivers say they are owed for years of alleged wage and benefit losses.

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The Hindu(2)Manjur A. Chowdhury(2)India(2)Ganga River(2)Bangladesh(2)