The centre today proposed, in its draft scheme for sharing of Cauvery water between four southern states , setting up of a nine-member authority to ensure smooth water distribution
2 min read15 May 2018The Supreme Court is expected to put in place a scheme for peaceful and effective implementation of Cauvery water sharing among Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Puducherry
3 min read16 Feb 2018Goa says in its objections that it was opposed to the proposed projects by Karnataka and Maharashtra around the Mahadayi river as they would harm the environment
2 min read16 Jan 2018The US, Australia and Japan denounced Beijing's militarisation of the South China Sea, in contrast to the increasingly tepid response from Southeast Asian nations
2 min read7 Aug 2017UN chief Antonio Guterres stressed the importance of diplomacy to prevent and resolve trans-boundary disputes over water resources
1 min read7 Jun 2017The sighting of a Chinese fighter plane on South China Sea island came as Donald Trump was in Florida for meetings with China's President Xi Jinping
1 min read7 Apr 2017Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte says he may visit the island of Thitu in South China Sea to raise the national flag on its coming Independence Day
2 min read6 Apr 2017BJP's return in Goa should worry the Congress govt in Karnataka more than anyone else
2 min read16 Mar 2017Inter-State River Water Disputes (Amendment) Bill, 2017 proposes a single standing tribunal (with multiple benches) instead of multiple tribunals that exist at present, says Uma Bharati
2 min read15 Mar 2017The move follows the rising number of disputes over access to water arising among states across the country
2 min read18 Jan 2017The Union Budget contains details about the estimated receipts and the expenditure of the government for a particular fiscal year. The Budget is allotted for the upcoming fiscal year, which runs from 1st April to 31st March of the next year. Here is a quick guide on how the Union Budget is prepared