With less than 47 days until the November election, Vice President Harris and former President Trump are tied with likely voters in Pennsylvania, a crucial state that could determine the outcome on Election Day. A new Marist Poll shows both candidates with 49% support among likely voters in Pennsylvania. The survey also reveals strong support…
The Gujarat Infrastructure Development Board (GIDB) has predicted a significant increase in industrial water demand in the next 25 years. If water-efficient practices are implemented, demand could nearly double. However, if a water-intensive industrialization approach is taken, demand could more than triple. The state government is collecting data on projected water requirements for the Narmada…
During the Onam festival in Kerala, liquor sales reached record-breaking levels, with over ₹818.21 crore worth of liquor sold over the 12-day period. The top-selling outlet on Uthradam day was in Asramam, Kollam district, surpassing the traditionally high-selling outlet in Chalakudy, Thrissur district. Despite lower sales on Uthradam day compared to last year, the overall…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticized the Congress party during an election rally in Haryana, accusing it of causing chaos, inflation, and corruption in states like Karnataka, Himachal Pradesh, and Telangana. He claimed that people who gave the Congress a chance in these states are now regretting it due to unfulfilled promises and failed governance. PM…
Finance Minister K N Balagopal expressed concerns about the challenges faced by states in receiving fair financial consideration from the Centre, calling for a reevaluation of economic federalism. He highlighted the need for states to have their own tax powers and criticized the concentration of financial powers with the Centre, especially with policies like GST…
Ministers from five non-BJP-ruled states are meeting to discuss the challenges related to the 16th Finance Commission. Hosted by Kerala, the meeting aims to address the developmental and financial hurdles faced by states. The goal is to present these issues to the Finance Commission and explore potential solutions. Top dignitaries including Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan…
The BJP is urging the 16th Finance Commission to prevent states from diverting funds and introducing strict penalties for doing so. They claim that previous and current governments have been diverting funds meant for specific purposes. In other news, an Air India flight from Delhi to Birmingham was diverted to Moscow due to technical issues,…
The Centre has advised states and union territories to screen and test all suspect Mpox cases in the community and prepare isolation facilities in hospitals for patients. No new cases have been reported in India, but vigilance is needed. The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare is closely monitoring the situation. States and UTs are…
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The Union health ministry is urging states and Union Territories to submit reports on security measures in medical institutions for healthcare workers by September 10. Measures discussed include identifying high-risk hospitals, conducting security audits, installing CCTV cameras, training security personnel, and establishing protocols for incident response. States are asked to take immediate action to ensure…