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Himachal wants high level committee to assess financial impact; Punjab wants Special Category Status

Himachal wants high level committee to assess financial impact; Punjab wants Special Category Status

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11th Meeting of the Governing Council of NITI Aayog in New Delhi on Thursday, June 11, 2026, headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Photo credit: PMO Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu and Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Thursday (June 11, 2026) urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to set up a high-level committee to evaluate the financial impact on the hill State and accord Special Category Status (SCS) to the western border State respectively. They were speaking at the 11th Governing Council meeting of NITI Aayog held under the theme ‘Inclusive human development for Viksit Bharat’, chaired by the Prime Minister in New Delhi. Key concerns Mr. Sukhu said the financial impact arose from several key concerns, including the discontinuation of the Revenue Deficit Grant (RDG, i.e. statutory financial transfers provided by the Centre to specific States to bridge the gap between their assessed revenue and expenditure), losses caused by natural disasters, inadequate compensation from hydropower projects in terms of free power and revenue shortfalls resulting from the Goods and Services Tax framework. …

Blackout mock drill conducted across Punjab to assess emergency preparedness| India News

Blackout mock drill conducted across Punjab to assess emergency preparedness| India News

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A blackout mock drill was conducted across Punjab on Friday evening to assess emergency preparedness, officials said. Amritsar: Civil Defence personnel take part in a mock drill and observe a blackout simulating an air strike, in Amritsar, Punjab, Friday, April 24, 2026. (PTI) In order to test the civil defence preparedness in the state, a civil defence air raid mock exercise was conducted for 15 minutes in all districts, starting at 8 pm. Track Iran US war updates The blackout was effected across parts of Ludhiana, with officials saying Punjab State Power Corporation cut electricity supply in Punjab Agricultural University and surrounding colonies, including upscale areas like Kitchlu Nagar and Rishi Valmiki Nagar. Also read: Raghav Chadha goes to BJP, as do 6 other AAP RS MPs: Why they may not lose seats, and number 7 matters | Explained Local residents fully cooperated with the government’s call and refrained from using generators in their homes for the 15-minute duration. At 8:15 pm, the administration sounded a siren to mark the end of the blackout period, …

CBSE to assess Gulf Class 12 students in hybrid mode| India News

CBSE to assess Gulf Class 12 students in hybrid mode| India News

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New Delhi: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on Friday announced a hybrid assessment method for Class 12 students in the Middle East after conducting select papers between February 17 and February 28, and cancelling the remaining board examinations from March 1 onwards due to the prevailing conflict situation in the region. The board will not hold fresh examinations and will instead declare results of nearly 23,000 Class 12 students in over 200 CBSE-affiliated schools across seven West Asian countries, using a formula-based evaluation that combines actual exam performance with school-based assessment. CBSE to assess Gulf Class 12 students in hybrid mode Explaining the methodology for board exam results 2026, CBSE in a notification dated March 27 said that “in subjects where examinations have been conducted, actual performance in the examination may be taken into account for declaration of results.” For the remaining subjects, marks will be derived from school assessments, including the “best of the three marks obtained in quarterly, half-yearly and pre-board examinations.” For subjects with theory components of 80 or 70 …

`Too early to assess economic impact`: IMF on West Asia conflict

`Too early to assess economic impact`: IMF on West Asia conflict

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Amid escalating tensions in West Asia, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Tuesday said that it is “closely monitoring developments” and it will be too early to assess the economic impact on the region and the global economy. The IMF also mentioned that it has “observed disruptions to trade and economic activity, surges in energy prices, and volatility in financial markets.” “The situation remains highly fluid and adds to an already uncertain global economic environment,” it said in a statement. “It is too early to assess the economic impact on the region and the global economy. That impact will depend on the extent and duration of the conflict,” it said. India is also continuously monitoring the growing crisis in the region, and earlier today, Hardeep Singh Puri, Minister of Petroleum & Natural Gas, briefed the media and said that “India is fully prepared amid evolving situation in the Middle East and energy supplies are robust” The Minister informed that “the country is well stocked with crude oil and inventories of key petroleum products including petrol, …

IIT-Kanpur survey to assess extent of sand mining was illegal, says T.N. govt.

IIT-Kanpur survey to assess extent of sand mining was illegal, says T.N. govt.

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The ED had engaged IIT-Kanpur as part of its probe into alleged large-scale irregularities in sand mining and resultant loss to the State exchequer. | Photo Credit: The Hindu The Tamil Nadu government has alleged that a survey, purportedly conducted by scientists of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT)-Kanpur at the behest of the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) was “illegal”, contending that the institute lacked jurisdiction and had no locus standi to operate in the State. According to official sources, the State government wrote to IIT-Kanpur seeking details of the survey, including the scientists involved and the basis on which the assessment of sand mining along riverbeds in Tamil Nadu was carried out. The ED had engaged IIT-Kanpur as part of its probe into alleged large-scale irregularities in sand mining and resultant loss to the State exchequer. The institute was tasked with assessing the quantum of sand mined at 28 permitted sites during October-November 2023. Based on the survey report, the ED alleged that illegal mining beyond permissible limits had taken place and estimated the …

Central team to assess Cyclone Montha damage in six Andhra Pradesh districts

Central team to assess Cyclone Montha damage in six Andhra Pradesh districts

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A seven-member central team will visit Andhra Pradesh on Monday and Tuesday to assess the damage caused by Cyclone Montha across six districts. According to the news agency PTI, the Inter-Ministerial Central Team (IMCT), led by Pousumi Basu, Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Home Affairs, will inspect cyclone-hit areas to evaluate the extent of losses. “The Central Team will tour the affected regions for two days to inspect damages and directly interact with impacted families,” said Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority (APSDMA) Managing Director, Prakhar Jain. On Monday, one team will visit the Bapatla district, while another will cover Krishna, Eluru, and East Godavari districts. On Tuesday, teams are scheduled to visit Prakasam and Konaseema districts. As per PTI, the Central Team includes officials from the ministries of agriculture, expenditure, water resources, highways, rural development, power, and space. They will conduct on-ground inspections, review damage to crops, housing, and infrastructure, and prepare a detailed report on the cyclone’s impact for government assessment and assistance. Cyclone Montha caused widespread destruction across Andhra Pradesh’s coastal …

Threat To Amitabh Bachchan? Central Agencies Assess Security Risk After His Meeting With Diljit | Movies News

Threat To Amitabh Bachchan? Central Agencies Assess Security Risk After His Meeting With Diljit | Movies News

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Last Updated:October 30, 2025, 21:39 IST The controversy erupted after Dosanjh appeared on Kaun Banega Crorepati and sought Bachchan’s blessings by bowing and touching his feet. Diljit Dosanjh with Amitabh Bachchan at Kaun Banega Crorepati. Central agencies are fearing an attempt on Bollywood icon Amitabh Bachchan, sources told CNN-News18, after his recent interaction with Punjabi singer and actor Diljit Dosanjh at an episode of Kaun Banega Crorepati sparked a wave of threats from Khalistani outfits. Some threats to Bachchan are under assessment by central agencies, who say that they are in connection with his recent meeting with Dosanjh, according to these sources. Dosanjh reportedly received a threat from the Khalistani organisation Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) after he was seen touching Bachchan’s feet. SFJ chief Gurpatwant Singh Pannun warned that the group would attempt to shut down Dosanjh’s concert scheduled in Australia on November 1. Dosanjh’s respectful gesture act drew sharp criticism from the separatist organisation, which accused the actor-singer of dishonouring the victims of the 1984 anti-Sikh riots. The SFJ alleged that Bachchan had played …

TISS to assess damage fisherfolk faced by Thane Creek Bridge project

TISS to assess damage fisherfolk faced by Thane Creek Bridge project

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To address the concerns of the fishing community, the Bombay High Court has appointed the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) to study the damage and loss, and also quantify the compensation for the fishing community affected by the Thane Creek Bridge (TCB) III project.   A Division Bench of judges, Justice B. P. Colabawalla and Justice Firdosh P. Pooniwalla in a May 2, 2025, order that was made available on Thursday, said, “We direct TISS to prepare a detailed report on the extent of damage and loss caused to the Project Affected Fishermen of TCB III and to recommend an amount towards the quantum of compensation payable to the said Project Affected Fishermen.”   The Bench further added, “Needless to add that TISS may recommend a range of compensation and the compensation may vary across different categories of Project Affected Fishermen as may be determined by TISS. It is clarified that TISS can interact with all/any of the persons involved to come to its findings. The costs which will be incurred by TISS are to be …

Expert Panel Suggests Deeper Review Of Antacid Ranitidine, ICMR May Assess Cancer Risk

Expert Panel Suggests Deeper Review Of Antacid Ranitidine, ICMR May Assess Cancer Risk

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Last Updated:April 29, 2025, 23:59 IST The widely used antacid is sold under popular brand names like Aciloc, Rantac, and Zinetac The DTAB panel has now recommended the formation of a larger expert committee to comprehensively examine concerns related to the widely used antacid drug. Representational image The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) may now conduct a study to assess the safety of the popular antacid, Ranitidine, News18 has learnt. Facing controversy due to cancer-causing concerns, the drug Ranitidine works by reducing the amount of acid made in the stomach, and it relieves acid-related indigestion and heartburn. It is sold under popular brand names such as Aciloc, Rantac, and Zinetac. The drug regulatory authority, Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO), may also ask manufacturers of the drug to closely monitor certain parameters in the medicine and implement risk-based measures, such as reducing shelf life, to mitigate potential risks. On April 22, News18 reported that the apex panel of experts, the Drugs Technical Advisory Board (DTAB), is slated to discuss a report recommending the “suspension …

J&K govt to officials: Assess the damages in Kashmir

J&K govt to officials: Assess the damages in Kashmir

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Following widespread damage to orchards and farmlands in Kashmir due to rains, hailstorms and gusty winds, the Jammu and Kashmir government has mobilised its official machinery to assess the losses in order to provide compensation to the farmers. Thousands of farmers, particularly in the south Kashmir’s districts of Shopian and Kulgam, have been affected by rains and hail storms on Friday and Saturday (HT representative) Thousands of farmers, particularly in the south Kashmir’s districts of Shopian and Kulgam, have been affected by rains and hail storms on Friday and Saturday. Minister of health, social welfare and education Sakeena Itoo on Saturday said this weather calamity has dealt a significant blow to thousands of orchardists and farmers, many of whom are completely relying on the upcoming harvest season for their livelihood. “Our government completely stands with the farming community in this difficult time. The loss is not just of produce, but of months of hard work and hope,” Itoo had said. The minister said that the administrations of affected districts have been mobilised and directed to …