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New Delhi: Himachal Pradesh Governor Kavinder Gupta has criticised the outcome of the 1972 Shimla Agreement, saying India failed to capitalise on its massive military victory over Pakistan in the 1971 war. Referring to the negotiation table used during the agreement, he described it as a lasting reminder of what he called strategic mistakes committed by the leadership at the time. Speaking about the aftermath of the war, Gupta said India had achieved a decisive battlefield triumph under the leadership of General Jagjit Singh Aurora, with more than 90,000 Pakistani soldiers surrendering to the Indian Army. According to him, India…

New Delhi: India on Sunday strongly rejected remarks made by Dutch political leaders regarding media freedom and minority rights, asserting that the country remains a vibrant democracy where all communities coexist and flourish. The response came during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the Netherlands, where India and the European nation elevated bilateral ties to a Strategic Partnership and signed agreements across 17 sectors. Addressing concerns raised during the visit, senior diplomat Sibi George said such criticism stemmed from a “lack of understanding” about India’s social and democratic structure. George highlighted India’s vast diversity, pointing out that the country of…

New Delhi: India has firmly rejected the latest ruling issued by the Court of Arbitration linked to the Indus Waters Treaty, describing the decision as legally invalid and maintaining that the tribunal itself has no legitimate authority under international law. The Ministry of External Affairs stated that the arbitration body, constituted under the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty framework, was “illegally constituted” and therefore any award or decision issued by it carries no legal value. The response came after the tribunal issued an award on May 15 concerning maximum pondage related to interpretation disputes under the treaty. According to the government,…

New Delhi: Bangladesh’s ruling Bangladesh Nationalist Party has called for immediate discussions with India over a new Ganges Water Sharing Treaty, warning that future ties between the two neighbours would largely depend on reaching an agreement that reflects Bangladesh’s current water needs and expectations. The existing Indo Bangladesh Ganges Water Sharing Treaty, signed in 1996, is set to expire in December this year, prompting growing political and environmental concerns in Dhaka over future river water arrangements. Senior BNP leader Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir stressed that Bangladesh expects a revised framework to be finalised through bilateral dialogue without delay. The Ganges…

New Delhi: India and the Netherlands have taken a major step towards accelerating Gujarat’s ambitious Kalpasar Project, with both countries signing a new agreement focused on technical cooperation and water management expertise. The development gained momentum during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent visit to the Netherlands, where he inspected the country’s iconic Afsluitdijk water management system alongside Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten. The 32 kilometre Afsluitdijk barrier dam, considered one of the Netherlands’ greatest engineering achievements, drew particular interest due to its similarities with Gujarat’s proposed Kalpasar Project. The structure’s advanced marine engineering and flood control systems are expected to…

Team Goemkarponn MAPUSA: The body of a 61-year-old man from Tivim, who was suspected to have drowned while fishing near St. Christopher’s Church in Bardez, was recovered from the water on Monday morning. The deceased has been identified as Narendra Sawant. According to sources, Sawant had gone fishing on Sunday evening but did not return home, raising concern among family members and locals. His fishing rod was later discovered abandoned near the riverside, leading to suspicion that he may have fallen into the water. Following reports of the incident, personnel from the Mapusa Fire and Emergency Services launched a search…

Team Goemkarponn BAMBOLIM: Traffic movement along the Bambolim–Santa Cruz stretch of NH-66 was disrupted after a container truck overturned on the slope leading towards Panaji on Monday. According to the Traffic Police, vehicles travelling from the Bambolim side towards the capital city are being diverted through the Santa Cruz route near the Nexa showroom to ease congestion and ensure smooth movement. Authorities have also advised heavy vehicles coming from South Goa and heading towards Panaji to avoid the affected route and instead travel via the Borim–Ponda road. Traffic personnel have been deployed at key junctions to regulate movement and guide…