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National Governance & Policy 09 Oct 2026, 02:41 AM IST

Man Held in Tirupattur for Illegal Sand Mining from Palar River

Police in Tirupattur have arrested a man accused of illegally extracting sand from the Palar river, a case that again highlights the persistent challenge of riverbed mining enforcement in Tamil Nadu. The arrest underscores the continuing pressure on local authorities to curb environmental damage, protect water resources, and disrupt the informal supply chains that sustain illegal extraction.

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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A senior Bangladesh river expert has said the Ganga Water Treaty is outdated and structurally flawed because it lacks a guarantee clause and does not account for ecological or environmental flow requirements.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 & 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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Unnamed accused(1)Tirupattur(1)Tamil Nadu(1)Police(1)