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Dhurandhar 2 Full Movie Collection: ‘Dhurandhar 2’ box office collection day 44 [LIVE]: Ranveer Singh film inches closer to breaching nine-year global record of ‘Baahubali 2’ | Hindi Movie News

Dhurandhar 2 Full Movie Collection: ‘Dhurandhar 2’ box office collection day 44 [LIVE]: Ranveer Singh film inches closer to breaching nine-year global record of ‘Baahubali 2’ | Hindi Movie News

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The Aditya Dhar-directed espionage thriller, ‘Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge’, continues its historic run at the box office, entering Day 44 with its sights set on two of the biggest milestones in Indian cinema history. Starring Ranveer Singh, the film is currently in a high-stakes chase to topple the Rs. 1,788.06 crore worldwide record held by…

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NEW DELHI: BJP Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal on Friday accused Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann of arriving “drunk” at the legislative assembly.In a social media post on X, Maliwal shared a clip of Mann addressing the assembly and said that Mann should undergo an “alcohol test” and, if found guilty, be removed from the post of chief minister. Watch Swati Maliwal’s Explosive Exit: Assault Allegations, ‘Betrayal’ Charges Rock AAP As She Joins BJP“Today again, Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann arrived at the ‘temple of democracy,’ the Punjab Assembly, allegedly under the influence of alcohol.This man goes to gurdwaras drunk, goes to temples drunk, used to come to the Lok Sabha drunk, attends government meetings drunk, and even drank so much abroad that he was deboarded from a plane,” Maliwal said.“Before the elections, he had placed his hand on his mother’s head and promised that he would never drink again. The CM of a sensitive border state like Punjab is allegedly intoxicated all the time… signing files while drunk. What a shame,” she added.“A person who is away from alcohol only while sleeping—how can he run Punjab? CM Mann should undergo an alcohol test and, if found guilty, be removed from the post of chief minister,” she added.This comes days after Swati Maliwal, along with Raghav Chadha and five other Rajya Sabha members from the Aam Aadmi Party, quit and decided to merge their faction with the Bharatiya Janata Party.Reacting to the controversy, leader of opposition Partap Singh Bajwa demanded an immediate Alco-meter and dope testing of Mann and all MLAs during the ongoing session of Punjab assembly.Elected an RS MP in January 2024, Maliwal’s fallout with the party began just a few months later, in May, when she alleged that she was physically assaulted by a close aide of AAP convenor Arvind Kejriwal at the latter’s house—a claim she has repeated after her exit.This is not the first time Mann has courted controversy. In 2022, the opposition targeted the Punjab chief minister and alleged that he was deplaned from a Delhi-bound flight at Frankfurt airport as he was “drunk,” a charge denied by the ruling AAP as baseless.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosIndia-Bangladesh Row: Dhaka Summons Indian Envoy Over Assam CM Himanta’s RemarksJabalpur Cruise Boat Capsize: 9 Dead as Rescue Operations Continue at Bargi Dam in Madhya PradeshChanakya Today Exit Poll: BJP Sweep In Bengal, DMK Ahead In TN, Assam Favours NDAUS Hands Back 657 Stolen Antiquities Worth Million To India, Exposes Global Smuggling NetworksNaval Anti-ship Missile : Navy, Drdo Demonstrate Salvo Launch That Can Sink ShipsECI Introduces New QR Code Photo ID Rule To Prevent Unauthorised Entry At Counting CentresCCTV Shows Car Plunging Into Gorge In Una, Himachal | Tyre Burst Suspected, 2 KilledDelhi HC Freezes Sunjay Kapur Assets, Restrains Priya Kapur In High-Stakes Inheritance DisputeLet’s Not Choose For People: Supreme Court Pulls Up Centre Over Minor Rape Survivor’s Pregnancy Case’Sonia Gandhi Takes Decisions’: Congress President Kharge On Karnataka CM Change Buzz123PhotostoriesFrom losing his father to cancer at the age of 22 to his fatherhood journey, being inspired by Aamir Khan: Kapil Sharma gets candid19-kg commercial LPG cylinder price hiked by Rs 993: 3 practical alternatives for high-volume cookingHow Delhi airport is upgrading terminal transfers to match global hubs like Zurich, Dubai, Singapore and New York JFKBest ways to snake-proof your home and gardenWhich Moon mantra you should chant based on your birth dateDeepika Padukone, Shah Rukh Khan, Priyanka Chopra, Alia Bhatt: Bollywood celebrities who’ve graced Met Gala over the years5 times Usha Vance taught us lessons in minimalistic chicMay 2026 theatrical and OTT releases: ‘Raja Shivaji’, ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ and moreWhat is the foamy layer on top of cooked dal? 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NEW DELHI: BJP Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal on Friday accused Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann of arriving “drunk” at the legislative assembly.In a social media post on X, Maliwal shared a clip of Mann addressing the assembly and said that Mann should undergo an “alcohol test” and, if found guilty, be removed from the post of chief minister. Watch Swati Maliwal’s Explosive Exit: Assault Allegations, ‘Betrayal’ Charges Rock AAP As She Joins BJP“Today again, Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann arrived at the ‘temple of democracy,’ the Punjab Assembly, allegedly under the influence of alcohol.This man goes to gurdwaras drunk, goes to temples drunk, used to come to the Lok Sabha drunk, attends government meetings drunk, and even drank so much abroad that he was deboarded from a plane,” Maliwal said.“Before the elections, he had placed his hand on his mother’s head and promised that he would never drink again. The CM of a sensitive border state like Punjab is allegedly intoxicated all the time… signing files while drunk. What a shame,” she added.“A person who is away from alcohol only while sleeping—how can he run Punjab? CM Mann should undergo an alcohol test and, if found guilty, be removed from the post of chief minister,” she added.This comes days after Swati Maliwal, along with Raghav Chadha and five other Rajya Sabha members from the Aam Aadmi Party, quit and decided to merge their faction with the Bharatiya Janata Party.Reacting to the controversy, leader of opposition Partap Singh Bajwa demanded an immediate Alco-meter and dope testing of Mann and all MLAs during the ongoing session of Punjab assembly.Elected an RS MP in January 2024, Maliwal’s fallout with the party began just a few months later, in May, when she alleged that she was physically assaulted by a close aide of AAP convenor Arvind Kejriwal at the latter’s house—a claim she has repeated after her exit.This is not the first time Mann has courted controversy. In 2022, the opposition targeted the Punjab chief minister and alleged that he was deplaned from a Delhi-bound flight at Frankfurt airport as he was “drunk,” a charge denied by the ruling AAP as baseless.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosIndia-Bangladesh Row: Dhaka Summons Indian Envoy Over Assam CM Himanta’s RemarksJabalpur Cruise Boat Capsize: 9 Dead as Rescue Operations Continue at Bargi Dam in Madhya PradeshChanakya Today Exit Poll: BJP Sweep In Bengal, DMK Ahead In TN, Assam Favours NDAUS Hands Back 657 Stolen Antiquities Worth $14 Million To India, Exposes Global Smuggling NetworksNaval Anti-ship Missile : Navy, Drdo Demonstrate Salvo Launch That Can Sink ShipsECI Introduces New QR Code Photo ID Rule To Prevent Unauthorised Entry At Counting CentresCCTV Shows Car Plunging Into Gorge In Una, Himachal | Tyre Burst Suspected, 2 KilledDelhi HC Freezes Sunjay Kapur Assets, Restrains Priya Kapur In High-Stakes Inheritance DisputeLet’s Not Choose For People: Supreme Court Pulls Up Centre Over Minor Rape Survivor’s Pregnancy Case’Sonia Gandhi Takes Decisions’: Congress President Kharge On Karnataka CM Change Buzz123PhotostoriesFrom losing his father to cancer at the age of 22 to his fatherhood journey, being inspired by Aamir Khan: Kapil Sharma gets candid19-kg commercial LPG cylinder price hiked by Rs 993: 3 practical alternatives for high-volume cookingHow Delhi airport is upgrading terminal transfers to match global hubs like Zurich, Dubai, Singapore and New York JFKBest ways to snake-proof your home and gardenWhich Moon mantra you should chant based on your birth dateDeepika Padukone, Shah Rukh Khan, Priyanka Chopra, Alia Bhatt: Bollywood celebrities who’ve graced Met Gala over the years5 times Usha Vance taught us lessons in minimalistic chicMay 2026 theatrical and OTT releases: ‘Raja Shivaji’, ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ and moreWhat is the foamy layer on top of cooked dal? Tips to cook dal right for better digestionShubman Gill’s Chandigarh villa is a multi-crore home shaped by cricketing success and strong family roots123Hot PicksExit Poll Result 2026Bengal Election 2026Bengal ElectionPM ModiAjay Pal SharmaBengal Poll RecordHimanta Biswa SarmaTop TrendingStock Market Holiday TodayBank Holiday MayVande Bharat expressLPG cylinder price hikeMumbai missing linkPetrol, Diesel, LPG priceCBSE Class 12th ResultMumbai Police DeathBSE AP SSC Class 10th ResultIPL Orange Cap

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NEW DELHI: BJP Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal on Friday accused Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann of arriving “drunk” at the legislative assembly.In a social media post on X, Maliwal shared a clip of Mann addressing the assembly and said that Mann should undergo an “alcohol test” and, if found guilty, be removed from the…

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May 01, 2026, 14:55 IST

May 01, 2026, 14:55 IST

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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) The young prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has already lit up IPL 2026 with a blistering run of form, and now he stands on the brink of another major milestone in T20 cricket. The 15-year-old Rajasthan Royals sensation is just one six away from completing 100 sixes in T20 cricket. If he…

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ACPC Gujarat BTech Admissions 2026 begin: Online registration open- Check key dates, link to apply

ACPC Gujarat BTech Admissions 2026 begin: Online registration open- Check key dates, link to apply

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The Admission Committee for Professional Courses, Gujarat, has opened the online registration process for BE/BTech admissions for the 2026–27 academic session. The admission process is completely online, and candidates must register through the official website to be considered for seat allotment. Students who have completed Class 12 in the Science stream are eligible to apply….

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‘Maharashtra has truly been my karma bhoomi’: Akshay Kumar shares heartfelt message on Maharashtra Day 2026

‘Maharashtra has truly been my karma bhoomi’: Akshay Kumar shares heartfelt message on Maharashtra Day 2026

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On Maharashtra Day, celebrated on May 1, Bollywood star Akshay Kumar shared a heartfelt tribute to the state he calls home, expressing gratitude, pride, and a deep personal connection to Maharashtra and its people. Akshay Kumar’s Maharashtra Day message Akshay Kumar, currently hosting the quiz reality show ‘Wheel of Fortune’, opened up about what Maharashtra…

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Palayamkottai Assembly Constituency is an urban seat in Tirunelveli district, Tamil Nadu, under Tirunelveli Lok Sabha, recognized for its educational institutions, mission hospitals, and Nellai River proximity supporting a mix of trade, services, and peri-urban farming. Abdul Wahab M of DMK serves as the current MLA as of March 2026, elected in 2021 with 89,117 votes (55.32% share) over AIADMK’s Jerald (36,976 votes) by a substantial margin of 52,141 votes (57.76% turnout), with no subsequent changes reported. Key issues involve urban water supply inconsistencies, traffic management in growing areas, healthcare strain on mission facilities, youth job opportunities beyond education sector, flood prevention along rivers, and infrastructure for religious and academic tourism.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosIndia-Bangladesh Row: Dhaka Summons Indian Envoy Over Assam CM Himanta’s RemarksJabalpur Cruise Boat Capsize: 9 Dead as Rescue Operations Continue at Bargi Dam in Madhya PradeshChanakya Today Exit Poll: BJP Sweep In Bengal, DMK Ahead In TN, Assam Favours NDAUS Hands Back 657 Stolen Antiquities Worth Million To India, Exposes Global Smuggling NetworksNaval Anti-ship Missile : Navy, Drdo Demonstrate Salvo Launch That Can Sink ShipsECI Introduces New QR Code Photo ID Rule To Prevent Unauthorised Entry At Counting CentresCCTV Shows Car Plunging Into Gorge In Una, Himachal | Tyre Burst Suspected, 2 KilledDelhi HC Freezes Sunjay Kapur Assets, Restrains Priya Kapur In High-Stakes Inheritance DisputeLet’s Not Choose For People: Supreme Court Pulls Up Centre Over Minor Rape Survivor’s Pregnancy Case’Sonia Gandhi Takes Decisions’: Congress President Kharge On Karnataka CM Change Buzz123Photostories19-kg commercial LPG cylinder price hiked by Rs 993: 3 practical alternatives for high-volume cookingBest ways to snake-proof your home and gardenWhich Moon mantra you should chant based on your birth dateDeepika Padukone, Shah Rukh Khan, Priyanka Chopra, Alia Bhatt: Bollywood celebrities who’ve graced Met Gala over the years5 times Usha Vance taught us lessons in minimalistic chicMay 2026 theatrical and OTT releases: ‘Raja Shivaji’, ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ and moreWhat is the foamy layer on top of cooked dal? Tips to cook dal right for better digestionShubman Gill’s Chandigarh villa is a multi-crore home shaped by cricketing success and strong family rootsSluggish digestion? Harvard doc reveals a 10-minute fixFlower Moon 2026: Manifest your desires tonight based on your date of birth123Hot PicksExit Poll Result 2026Bengal Election 2026Bengal ElectionPM ModiAjay Pal SharmaBengal Poll RecordHimanta Biswa SarmaTop TrendingStock Market Holiday TodayBank Holiday MayVande Bharat expressLPG cylinder price hikeMumbai missing linkPetrol, Diesel, LPG priceCBSE Class 12th ResultMumbai Police DeathBSE AP SSC Class 10th ResultIPL Orange Cap

Palayamkottai Assembly Constituency is an urban seat in Tirunelveli district, Tamil Nadu, under Tirunelveli Lok Sabha, recognized for its educational institutions, mission hospitals, and Nellai River proximity supporting a mix of trade, services, and peri-urban farming. Abdul Wahab M of DMK serves as the current MLA as of March 2026, elected in 2021 with 89,117 votes (55.32% share) over AIADMK’s Jerald (36,976 votes) by a substantial margin of 52,141 votes (57.76% turnout), with no subsequent changes reported. Key issues involve urban water supply inconsistencies, traffic management in growing areas, healthcare strain on mission facilities, youth job opportunities beyond education sector, flood prevention along rivers, and infrastructure for religious and academic tourism.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosIndia-Bangladesh Row: Dhaka Summons Indian Envoy Over Assam CM Himanta’s RemarksJabalpur Cruise Boat Capsize: 9 Dead as Rescue Operations Continue at Bargi Dam in Madhya PradeshChanakya Today Exit Poll: BJP Sweep In Bengal, DMK Ahead In TN, Assam Favours NDAUS Hands Back 657 Stolen Antiquities Worth $14 Million To India, Exposes Global Smuggling NetworksNaval Anti-ship Missile : Navy, Drdo Demonstrate Salvo Launch That Can Sink ShipsECI Introduces New QR Code Photo ID Rule To Prevent Unauthorised Entry At Counting CentresCCTV Shows Car Plunging Into Gorge In Una, Himachal | Tyre Burst Suspected, 2 KilledDelhi HC Freezes Sunjay Kapur Assets, Restrains Priya Kapur In High-Stakes Inheritance DisputeLet’s Not Choose For People: Supreme Court Pulls Up Centre Over Minor Rape Survivor’s Pregnancy Case’Sonia Gandhi Takes Decisions’: Congress President Kharge On Karnataka CM Change Buzz123Photostories19-kg commercial LPG cylinder price hiked by Rs 993: 3 practical alternatives for high-volume cookingBest ways to snake-proof your home and gardenWhich Moon mantra you should chant based on your birth dateDeepika Padukone, Shah Rukh Khan, Priyanka Chopra, Alia Bhatt: Bollywood celebrities who’ve graced Met Gala over the years5 times Usha Vance taught us lessons in minimalistic chicMay 2026 theatrical and OTT releases: ‘Raja Shivaji’, ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ and moreWhat is the foamy layer on top of cooked dal? Tips to cook dal right for better digestionShubman Gill’s Chandigarh villa is a multi-crore home shaped by cricketing success and strong family rootsSluggish digestion? Harvard doc reveals a 10-minute fixFlower Moon 2026: Manifest your desires tonight based on your date of birth123Hot PicksExit Poll Result 2026Bengal Election 2026Bengal ElectionPM ModiAjay Pal SharmaBengal Poll RecordHimanta Biswa SarmaTop TrendingStock Market Holiday TodayBank Holiday MayVande Bharat expressLPG cylinder price hikeMumbai missing linkPetrol, Diesel, LPG priceCBSE Class 12th ResultMumbai Police DeathBSE AP SSC Class 10th ResultIPL Orange Cap

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Palayamkottai Assembly Constituency is an urban seat in Tirunelveli district, Tamil Nadu, under Tirunelveli Lok Sabha, recognized for its educational institutions, mission hospitals, and Nellai River proximity supporting a mix of trade, services, and peri-urban farming. Abdul Wahab M of DMK serves as the current MLA as of March 2026, elected in 2021 with 89,117…

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UPSSSC PET result 2026 released at upsssc.gov.in for Forest Guard and other posts: Direct link to download merit list here

UPSSSC PET result 2026 released at upsssc.gov.in for Forest Guard and other posts: Direct link to download merit list here

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UPSSSC PET result 2026: The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) has announced the results of the Physical Efficiency Test (PET) for Forest Guard, Wildlife Guard, and Enforcement Constable posts. Candidates who appeared for the exam can now check their qualifying status through the official website, upsssc.gov.in. The commission has published the result in…

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File photo The Indus River System comprises six major rivers, the Indus, Chenab, Jhelum, Ravi, Beas and Sutlej, flowing through the territories of both India and Pakistan. The system sustains drinking water, agriculture and electricity generation across the Indus Basin, supporting hundreds of millions of people on both sides of the border.When British India was partitioned in 1947, the Indus River System was also divided between the two successor states.The geographic reality was stark: India, as the upper riparian state, held the headwaters of most rivers, while Pakistan’s agricultural heartland, the heavily irrigated Punjab plains, depended critically on continued water flows from the east.India, for its part, required access to the system for its own development objectives in Punjab and Rajasthan, while seeking stability and normalised relations with its new western neighbour.Despite its own pressing domestic needs, India concluded this highly concessionary water-sharing pact with Pakistan on 19 September, 1960, an agreement facilitated by the World Bank.Negotiations India paid the price for rationalityPakistan’s strategy of delay and the 1954 World Bank proposal:The trajectory of the negotiations was shaped, from the outset, by the asymmetry between India’s reasonable and constructive approach and Pakistan’s maximalist, sometimes absurd, demands — an asymmetry that anchored outcomes far more favourably to Pakistan than equity would have warranted.The World Bank’s first substantive proposal of 5 February 1954 illustrates this plainly: even at this initial stage, it required significant one-sided concessions from India:All planned Indian developments along the upper reaches of both the Indus and Chenab were to be abandoned, with those benefits accruing to Pakistan instead.India was required to forgo diverting approximately 6 MAF from the Chenab River.No Chenab waters at Merala (now in Pakistan) would be available for Indian use.No water development would be permitted in Kutch from the river system.Despite these considerable impositions, India accepted the proposal in good faith almost immediately, signalling its genuine desire for a speedy resolution. Pakistan, by contrast, delayed its formal acceptance for nearly five years until 22 December 1958.As a result of this goodwill gesture of India, the restrictions were imposed on her while Pakistan continued developing new uses on the Western rivers without equivalent constraints.Pakistan absorbed the lesson that obstruction pays and cooperation costs, and has applied this lesson consistently ever since.What India lost: The scale of sacrificeThe water allocation:Under the Treaty’s allocation formula, India received exclusive rights to the three Eastern rivers — the Sutlej, Beas, and Ravi, while Pakistan received rights to the waters of the three Western river, the Indus, Chenab, and Jhelum.India was permitted certain limited, non-consumptive uses of the Western rivers within its own territory, primarily for run-of-river hydropower generation, subject to extensive design and operational restrictions.In volumetric terms, the Eastern rivers allocated to India carry approximately 33 million acre-feet (MAF) of annual flow, while the Western rivers allocated to Pakistan carry approximately 135 MAF, giving Pakistan roughly 80 per cent of the system’s water. India received 20 percent, in exchange for relinquishing all claim to the vastly larger Western system.The critical point is that India did not gain new water from the agreement. What India received was formal acknowledgment of flows it already accessed, in exchange for relinquishing all claim to the far larger Western system.India was permitted certain non-consumptive uses of the Western rivers within its territory, primarily run-of-river hydropower generation.The financial concession: Paying to give away waterPerhaps the most striking anomaly of the Treaty is the financial provision. India agreed to pay approximately £62 million (approximately .5 billion in present value) as compensation to Pakistan to build water resources infrastructure in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.This payment represents a unique precedent in which the upstream country, which was already surrendering the majority of the system’s water, additionally paid the downstream country for the “privilege” of doing so.India essentially subsidised Pakistan’s acceptance of a deal that heavily favoured Pakistan on the fundamental question of water allocation.The treaty’s structural unfairnessUnilateral asymmetric restrictions on India: The Treaty imposes a series of specific design and operational restrictions on India’s use of the Western rivers that have no corresponding obligations on Pakistan’s side:India can develop only a limited Irrigated Cropped Area (ICA) in its territory.India faces strict limits on the volume of water that can be held in any storage facility on the Western rivers.India must comply with specific design criteria for any hydropower facilities on the Western rivers, including restrictions on pondage and storage capacity.These restrictions are one-directional: they constrain India’s lawful development of resources within its own territory while imposing no equivalent transparency or restriction requirements on Pakistan. The result is a treaty that treats the upstream state, India, as the party requiring oversight and restraint, while the downstream state benefits from guaranteed flows.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosIndia-Bangladesh Row: Dhaka Summons Indian Envoy Over Assam CM Himanta’s RemarksJabalpur Cruise Boat Capsize: 9 Dead as Rescue Operations Continue at Bargi Dam in Madhya PradeshChanakya Today Exit Poll: BJP Sweep In Bengal, DMK Ahead In TN, Assam Favours NDAUS Hands Back 657 Stolen Antiquities Worth Million To India, Exposes Global Smuggling NetworksNaval Anti-ship Missile : Navy, Drdo Demonstrate Salvo Launch That Can Sink ShipsECI Introduces New QR Code Photo ID Rule To Prevent Unauthorised Entry At Counting CentresCCTV Shows Car Plunging Into Gorge In Una, Himachal | Tyre Burst Suspected, 2 KilledDelhi HC Freezes Sunjay Kapur Assets, Restrains Priya Kapur In High-Stakes Inheritance DisputeLet’s Not Choose For People: Supreme Court Pulls Up Centre Over Minor Rape Survivor’s Pregnancy Case’Sonia Gandhi Takes Decisions’: Congress President Kharge On Karnataka CM Change Buzz123PhotostoriesDeepika Padukone, Shah Rukh Khan, Priyanka Chopra, Alia Bhatt: Bollywood celebrities who’ve graced Met Gala over the years5 times Usha Vance taught us lessons in minimalistic chicMay 2026 theatrical and OTT releases: ‘Raja Shivaji’, ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ and moreWhat is the foamy layer on top of cooked dal? 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File photo The Indus River System comprises six major rivers, the Indus, Chenab, Jhelum, Ravi, Beas and Sutlej, flowing through the territories of both India and Pakistan. The system sustains drinking water, agriculture and electricity generation across the Indus Basin, supporting hundreds of millions of people on both sides of the border.When British India was partitioned in 1947, the Indus River System was also divided between the two successor states.The geographic reality was stark: India, as the upper riparian state, held the headwaters of most rivers, while Pakistan’s agricultural heartland, the heavily irrigated Punjab plains, depended critically on continued water flows from the east.India, for its part, required access to the system for its own development objectives in Punjab and Rajasthan, while seeking stability and normalised relations with its new western neighbour.Despite its own pressing domestic needs, India concluded this highly concessionary water-sharing pact with Pakistan on 19 September, 1960, an agreement facilitated by the World Bank.Negotiations India paid the price for rationalityPakistan’s strategy of delay and the 1954 World Bank proposal:The trajectory of the negotiations was shaped, from the outset, by the asymmetry between India’s reasonable and constructive approach and Pakistan’s maximalist, sometimes absurd, demands — an asymmetry that anchored outcomes far more favourably to Pakistan than equity would have warranted.The World Bank’s first substantive proposal of 5 February 1954 illustrates this plainly: even at this initial stage, it required significant one-sided concessions from India:All planned Indian developments along the upper reaches of both the Indus and Chenab were to be abandoned, with those benefits accruing to Pakistan instead.India was required to forgo diverting approximately 6 MAF from the Chenab River.No Chenab waters at Merala (now in Pakistan) would be available for Indian use.No water development would be permitted in Kutch from the river system.Despite these considerable impositions, India accepted the proposal in good faith almost immediately, signalling its genuine desire for a speedy resolution. Pakistan, by contrast, delayed its formal acceptance for nearly five years until 22 December 1958.As a result of this goodwill gesture of India, the restrictions were imposed on her while Pakistan continued developing new uses on the Western rivers without equivalent constraints.Pakistan absorbed the lesson that obstruction pays and cooperation costs, and has applied this lesson consistently ever since.What India lost: The scale of sacrificeThe water allocation:Under the Treaty’s allocation formula, India received exclusive rights to the three Eastern rivers — the Sutlej, Beas, and Ravi, while Pakistan received rights to the waters of the three Western river, the Indus, Chenab, and Jhelum.India was permitted certain limited, non-consumptive uses of the Western rivers within its own territory, primarily for run-of-river hydropower generation, subject to extensive design and operational restrictions.In volumetric terms, the Eastern rivers allocated to India carry approximately 33 million acre-feet (MAF) of annual flow, while the Western rivers allocated to Pakistan carry approximately 135 MAF, giving Pakistan roughly 80 per cent of the system’s water. India received 20 percent, in exchange for relinquishing all claim to the vastly larger Western system.The critical point is that India did not gain new water from the agreement. What India received was formal acknowledgment of flows it already accessed, in exchange for relinquishing all claim to the far larger Western system.India was permitted certain non-consumptive uses of the Western rivers within its territory, primarily run-of-river hydropower generation.The financial concession: Paying to give away waterPerhaps the most striking anomaly of the Treaty is the financial provision. India agreed to pay approximately £62 million (approximately $2.5 billion in present value) as compensation to Pakistan to build water resources infrastructure in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.This payment represents a unique precedent in which the upstream country, which was already surrendering the majority of the system’s water, additionally paid the downstream country for the “privilege” of doing so.India essentially subsidised Pakistan’s acceptance of a deal that heavily favoured Pakistan on the fundamental question of water allocation.The treaty’s structural unfairnessUnilateral asymmetric restrictions on India: The Treaty imposes a series of specific design and operational restrictions on India’s use of the Western rivers that have no corresponding obligations on Pakistan’s side:India can develop only a limited Irrigated Cropped Area (ICA) in its territory.India faces strict limits on the volume of water that can be held in any storage facility on the Western rivers.India must comply with specific design criteria for any hydropower facilities on the Western rivers, including restrictions on pondage and storage capacity.These restrictions are one-directional: they constrain India’s lawful development of resources within its own territory while imposing no equivalent transparency or restriction requirements on Pakistan. The result is a treaty that treats the upstream state, India, as the party requiring oversight and restraint, while the downstream state benefits from guaranteed flows.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosIndia-Bangladesh Row: Dhaka Summons Indian Envoy Over Assam CM Himanta’s RemarksJabalpur Cruise Boat Capsize: 9 Dead as Rescue Operations Continue at Bargi Dam in Madhya PradeshChanakya Today Exit Poll: BJP Sweep In Bengal, DMK Ahead In TN, Assam Favours NDAUS Hands Back 657 Stolen Antiquities Worth $14 Million To India, Exposes Global Smuggling NetworksNaval Anti-ship Missile : Navy, Drdo Demonstrate Salvo Launch That Can Sink ShipsECI Introduces New QR Code Photo ID Rule To Prevent Unauthorised Entry At Counting CentresCCTV Shows Car Plunging Into Gorge In Una, Himachal | Tyre Burst Suspected, 2 KilledDelhi HC Freezes Sunjay Kapur Assets, Restrains Priya Kapur In High-Stakes Inheritance DisputeLet’s Not Choose For People: Supreme Court Pulls Up Centre Over Minor Rape Survivor’s Pregnancy Case’Sonia Gandhi Takes Decisions’: Congress President Kharge On Karnataka CM Change Buzz123PhotostoriesDeepika Padukone, Shah Rukh Khan, Priyanka Chopra, Alia Bhatt: Bollywood celebrities who’ve graced Met Gala over the years5 times Usha Vance taught us lessons in minimalistic chicMay 2026 theatrical and OTT releases: ‘Raja Shivaji’, ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ and moreWhat is the foamy layer on top of cooked dal? 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