Punjab Demands ₹1.44 Lakh Crore Royalty from Rajasthan Over River Water

The Punjab government has escalated the ongoing dispute with Rajasthan over the sharing of river water. In a formal demand, Punjab cited pre-independence agreements to justify its claim of ₹1.44 lakh crore in royalty from Rajasthan. This demand has significantly heightened tensions between the two states, raising concerns about a potential escalation of the conflict.