High-Level Committee

The death toll in India's hydropower tunnel disaster rose to 25 as rescue teams recovered the last 13 trapped workers. A methane gas explosion at the Teesta Hydroelectric Project in Sikkim caused the collapse, prompting a four-day rescue effort hampered by toxic gas. A high-level committee was formed to investigate and recommend safety measures.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif emphasized the need for 'responsible' population planning in Pakistan amid a 2.55% annual growth rate, urging stakeholders to address challenges in economic planning, healthcare, and education. The government established a high-level committee, including the army chief, to tackle demographic pressures, highlighting youth as a key asset for national progress.

Rajasthan Congress has criticized public consultations on the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) for being conducted without releasing the draft legislation. The party argues that meaningful public feedback is impossible without access to the proposed law. A state-level high-level committee has been established to draft the legislation.

Telangana CM emphasizes solutions over disputes regarding river water sharing with Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. The Central Government has decided to form a high-level committee to resolve water-sharing conflicts among Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and Karnataka.

Iran's technical talks with the US in Switzerland have concluded, with future negotiations to be supervised by a high-level committee. Four working groups will address sanctions relief, Iran's nuclear programme, reconstruction and economic development, and compliance mechanisms. The next phase will involve senior political figures from both sides, including Iran's parliament speaker, foreign minister, the US vice president, and mediators from Pakistan and Qatar.

Talks between Iran and the U.S. concluded successfully in Switzerland, as stated by Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. The discussions resulted in a 60-day roadmap toward a final deal, the establishment of a high-level committee for political oversight, and further technical talks.

Pakistan and Qatar announced a roadmap toward a final US-Iran agreement, with technical talks progressing positively on key issues. A High-Level Committee will oversee mediation, aiming for a 60-day timeline, while a direct communication channel ensures safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz.