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Chhattisgarh government tightens illegal mining rules, raises penalties

Chhattisgarh government tightens illegal mining rules, raises penalties

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The Chhattisgarh government has amended its Minor Mineral Rules to introduce stricter penalties and tighter enforcement measures against illegal mining, transportation and storage of minerals under the leadership of Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai. With new rules in place, offenders face substantial fines and stricter regulations, fostering a more accountable mining sector in the state. (ANI Photo) The revised provisions, approved by the state Cabinet, aim to curb illegal mining activities, improve transparency and increase state revenue through stricter regulation of mineral resources. Higher penalties, stricter vehicle release norms Under the amended rules, the minimum compounding amount in all cases of illegal excavation and transportation has been fixed at ₹25,000. Offenders involved in illegal transportation will also have to pay ₹2,000 per tonne in addition to the full value of the illegally transported mineral. The government said a vehicle transporting 35 tonnes of minerals illegally would now attract a compounding charge of ₹70,000 apart from the mineral’s value. Tractor operators caught transporting sand illegally will also face a minimum penalty of ₹25,000 along with recovery …

Government tightens FCRA norms with revised penalties for violations

Government tightens FCRA norms with revised penalties for violations

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The home ministry has revised the compounding penalties for a number of offences under the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA), 2010. The penalty for defraying foreign contributions beyond 20 per cent of the contributions received for administrative expenses, will be Rs 1 lakh or 5 per cent of the amount spent beyond the limit, whichever is higher.  Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

NEET-UG Re-test 2026 Live: NTA tightens security ahead of exam on June 21; Nagpur student assigned centre in Abu Dhabi

NEET-UG Re-test 2026 Live: NTA tightens security ahead of exam on June 21; Nagpur student assigned centre in Abu Dhabi

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NEET UG RE-test LIVE: A nationwide mock drill was underway across the country ahead of the scheduled NEET-UG 2026 re-examinations on Sunday, 21 June. The National Testing Agency (NTA) has ramped up security and logistical arrangements to ensure the smooth, secure and transparent conduct of the examination. The examination-conducting body stated that it has deployed more than 2 lakh personnel and implemented measures such as CCTV surveillance, while the Telegram messaging app will remain blocked until June 22. The Delhi High Court on Friday, upholding the Centre’s order to block the app amid paper leak concerns, said: “After considering all the arguments, we find that given the emergency nature, the reasons supplied are sufficient and the government has followed the procedure under Section 69A.” Meanwhile, a NEET aspirant from Nagpur was allotted an examination centre in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, despite opting for Nagpur as his preferred test city. The family lodged a complaint with the NTA helpline, which acknowledged the mistake and assured them that a revised admit card would be issued after …

Guntur AMC tightens chilli quality checks after China rejects a few containers

Guntur AMC tightens chilli quality checks after China rejects a few containers

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Guntur Agriculture Market Committee Chairman Kurra Appa Rao holds a meeting with chilli exporters’ associations in Guntur on Friday. | Photo Credit: BY ARRANGEMENT Following reports of China rejecting a handful of chilli containers from India, the Agriculture Market Committee (AMC) in Guntur, the largest chilli market yard in South Asia, has initiated measures to strengthen quality control and promote pesticide residue-free production. The AMC held a meeting with exporters on Friday. Speaking to The Hindu after the meeting, AMC Chairman Kurra Appa Rao said exporters from the region ship lakhs of tonnes of chillies to China every year and that exports have continued unhindered despite recent concerns over pesticide residues. He clarified that only three consignments were flagged for residue issues and that the development had not affected subsequent shipments. The companies whose containers were rejected were allowed to resume exports after complying with the required norms. “A few container rejections are not a major concern in global trade. Similar instances occur with different products across countries,” Mr. Appa Rao said. Exporters and officials …

NDMC tightens measures against pigeon feeding in Delhi, NGT told

NDMC tightens measures against pigeon feeding in Delhi, NGT told

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New Delhi: Pigeon feeding point at Palika Bazar near Regal in New Delhi on Sunday. (Vipin Kumar/HT photo) The New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) in a submission before the National Green Tribunal (NGT) stated that it has initiated a crackdown on pigeon feeding spots within its jurisdiction by issuing challans to those who feed pigeons in public areas. According to NDMC data, the council has issued 76 challans since the start of 2026, in addition to conducting regular cleaning drives at prominent pigeon feeding points. The April 9 submission, uploaded on April 17, follows a plea filed by school student Armaan Palliwal before the tribunal last May, which flagged the health impacts caused by pigeons. In the plea, seen by HT, the student said that feeding and proliferation of pigeons leads to droppings on footpaths, pavements and traffic islands. The plea stated that when these points are cleaned, the toxic particulates from dried droppings mix with dust and pollute the environment, causing health impacts – including serious lung diseases such as hypersensitivity pneumonitis, which causes …

RBI tightens forex rules, bans non-deliverable Re contracts | Business News

RBI tightens forex rules, bans non-deliverable Re contracts | Business News

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3 min readMumbaiApr 2, 2026 01:51 AM IST The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has directed authorised dealer (AD) banks to discontinue offering non-deliverable derivative contracts involving the Indian rupee to both resident and non-resident users, with immediate effect. The move is aimed at strengthening oversight in the foreign exchange derivatives market. According to the new guidelines, banks and other ADs are prohibited from entering into or facilitating any non-deliverable derivative transactions linked to the rupee. It is seen as part of a broader effort to curb speculative activity and enhance transparency in currency markets as the rupee has come under pressure in the wake of the West Asia conflict. The rupee, which had fallen below 95, closed at 94.81 against the dollar Wednesday. However, Wednesday’s directive provides some operational flexibility. Authorised dealers may continue to offer deliverable foreign exchange derivative contracts, provided these are strictly used to meet genuine hedging requirements of clients, the RBI said. Importantly, users availing such contracts must not simultaneously hold offsetting positions in non-deliverable derivatives. To ensure compliance, dealers …

PCB tightens grip post Naseem Shah controversy, warns centrally contracted players

PCB tightens grip post Naseem Shah controversy, warns centrally contracted players

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Modern cricket isn’t just about what happens on the field anymore. Players today carry their identity off it as well, especially in the age of social media. And sometimes, one wrong move online can create as much noise as anything in a match. The Pakistan Cricket Board made that clear recently. Naseem Shah was fined PKR 20 million by PCB (AFP) Naseem Shah, the 23-year-old fast bowler, found himself at the centre of a controversy after a post from his account appeared to take a dig at Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, asking, “Why is she being treated like a queen at Lord’s?” He later claimed that his account had been hacked, but by then, the conversation had already gathered momentum. The PCB didn’t take long to respond. A PKR 20 million fine and a show-cause notice followed, sending a strong signal that the board is not willing to overlook such issues. It also made one thing clear: players, along with those managing their social media accounts, will be held responsible if guidelines are breached. …

Assembly Elections LIVE: Election Commission tightens vigil in West Bengal ahead of polls

Assembly Elections LIVE: Election Commission tightens vigil in West Bengal ahead of polls

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Congress leader K.C. Venugopal on Sunday (March 22, 2026) alleged that a CPI(M)-BJP nexus is evident in the ongoing election, asserting that such an understanding would not succeed in Kerala this time. Addressing a press conference, the AICC leader reiterated the party’s promise of free Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) bus travel for women if the UDF comes to power in the State. “CPI(M) and LDF know very well that people’s sentiments are against them and are applying their last trick. CPI(M)-BJP friendship is not new in Kerala,” he said. He claimed that signs of this relationship were visible in issues such as PM-SHRI and the Left party’s stance towards the central government. “When a bridge is laid, there should be benefits to both sides. We have seen the postponement in the Lavlin case against the Chief Minister. We have also seen the pace of investigations by central agencies in Kerala,” he said. Mr. Venugopal alleged that the same connection was reflected in the candidate lists of the CPI(M) and the BJP, claiming that …

Centre Tightens Vigil In Pharma Hub Baddi, Reorganises CDSCO Zone Amid Drug Quality Concerns | India News

Centre Tightens Vigil In Pharma Hub Baddi, Reorganises CDSCO Zone Amid Drug Quality Concerns | India News

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Last Updated:February 28, 2026, 02:58 IST The move comes as the government steps up inspections and enforcement measures, including Risk-Based Inspections across manufacturing clusters, after a spate of quality failures Under the new structure, the Baddi Zone has been split into Baddi-I Sub-Zone, Baddi-II Sub-Zone, and Chandigarh Sub-Zone, each to be headed by an assistant drugs controller (ADC). Representational image Amid rising concerns over drug quality and repeated regulatory red flags, the Centre has moved to tighten oversight in Baddi—one of India’s largest pharmaceutical manufacturing hubs—by restructuring the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO), India’s apex health regulatory agency, in the region. In an order dated February 27, 2026, seen by News18, CDSCO has decided to reorganise Baddi into three separate sub-zones in view of the “vast geographical spread, large number of regulated establishments, and operational constraints”. Baddi houses a dense cluster of pharmaceutical and formulation units that supply medicines across India and for export and has in recent years faced scrutiny following multiple instances of substandard drug findings by domestic and overseas regulators. The …

Reining In ‘Reel Rush’: Karnataka Tightens Filming Rules In Muzrai Temples | India News

Reining In ‘Reel Rush’: Karnataka Tightens Filming Rules In Muzrai Temples | India News

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Last Updated:February 20, 2026, 18:54 IST The Karnataka government has made it mandatory to obtain prior permission and pay prescribed fees for any professional or commercial filming in ‘A’ and ‘B’ category temples Officials said the directive is intended to restore decorum within temple premises and ensure that devotees are not disturbed by large-scale or unregulated filming activities. (Representational image/AI-generated) In a bid to curb the growing nuisance of unauthorised reels and video shoots inside temple premises, the Karnataka government has announced stricter enforcement of filming regulations in Muzrai temples across the state. The Muzrai Department has made it mandatory to obtain prior permission and pay prescribed fees for any kind of professional or commercial filming in “A” and “B” category temples. The move comes amid concerns over social media influencers and YouTubers crowding temple premises and allegedly compromising the sanctity of religious spaces. Karnataka Minister Ramalinga Reddy clarified that the step is aimed at regulating activities, not generating revenue. “It is not done with the intention of taking money. But many people were coming and shooting …