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The Hindu
5 hours ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Top news of the day: June 20, 2025
Sun TV share dispute: Company says all acts done as per legal obligations Sun TV Network Limited, on Friday (June 20, 2025), responding to news reports on DMK MP and former Union Minister Dayanidhi Maran issuing a legal notice to his elder brother Kalanithi Maran who is the Chairman of Sun TV Network and to others, said the allegations are incorrect, misleading, speculating, defamatory and not supported by facts or law. Congress, RJD responsible for Bihar's issues, says PM Modi in Siwan In poll-bound Bihar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Siwan on Friday (June 20, 2025), and slammed Opposition parties Congress and Rashtriya Janata Dal for taking Bihar into the mire, all the while listing work done by the NDA government in the last one decade to take Bihar forward. BJP accounts for nearly 45% of total election spending in 2024 Lok Sabha polls: ADR The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) spent nearly ₹1,494 crore, accounting for 44.56% of the total election expenditure, during the 2024 Lok Sabha election, poll rights body the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) said on Friday (June 20, 2025). The Congress followed next with ₹620 crore or 18.5% of the total expenses among the 32 national and regional parties whose records were analysed, the ADR said. Eight days after Air India Crash, Gujarat Govt says 220 victims identified via DNA Eight days after the London-bound Air India plane crashed in Gujarat, the State government announced on Friday (June 20, 2025) that 220 victims have been identified through DNA profiling, with the remains of 202 already handed over to their families. Centre sets up panel to examine reliance of students on coaching, fairness of entrance exams The Ministry of Education has set up a nine-member panel to examine issues relating to coaching and the emergence of 'dummy schools' besides the effectiveness and fairness of entrance examinations, according to officials. The panel headed by Higher Education Secretary Vineet Joshi will suggest measures to reduce the dependency of students on coaching centres for transition to higher education. Bombay High Court raises alarm over commuter deaths on Mumbai local network, calls for preventive steps The Bombay High Court on Friday (June 20, 2025) expressed concern over deaths of commuters on Mumbai local trains, describing the situation as 'alarming', an observation coming days after five people lost their lives post-falling off a packed suburban service. Bharat Mata row: Kerala govt vs Raj Bhavan stand-off hits the streets The Raj Bhavan-Kerala government row over the contentious use of a saffron-flag-bearing image of Bharat Mata sitting astride a lion, arguably emblematic of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh's (RSS) notion of a Hindu nation, at State events spilt onto the streets on Friday (June 20, 2025). Calcutta High Court restrains West Bengal Government from giving monetary support to 'jobless' Group C, D school employees The Calcutta High Court on Friday (June 20, 2025) restrained the West Bengal Government from implementing a scheme till September 26 to provide monetary support to non-teaching staff who lost their jobs following a Supreme Court judgment that held the selection process tainted. T.N. Pollution Control Board forms expert panel to assess mercury contamination in Neyveli, Parangipettai The Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board (TNPCB) has constituted a four-member technical expert committee to carry out detailed inspection and analyse water and soil samples to identify source of mercury contamination in ground water samples in Neyveli and Parangipettai in Cuddalore district. Israel, Iran launch strikes a week into their war as new diplomatic effort takes shape Israel and Iran exchanged strikes a week into their war on Friday (June 20, 2025) as President Donald Trump weighed U.S. military involvement and new diplomatic efforts appeared to be underway. Mr. Trump has been weighing whether to attack Iran by striking its well-defended Fordo uranium enrichment facility, which is buried under a mountain and widely considered to be out of reach of all but America's 'bunker-buster' bombs.
Deccan Herald
6 hours ago
- Business
- Deccan Herald
BJP accounts for nearly 45% of total election spending in 2024 Lok Sabha polls: ADR
The Congress followed next with Rs 620 crore or 18.5 per cent of the total expenses among the 32 national and regional parties whose records were analysed, the ADR said.
Time of India
6 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
ADR report: BJP spent Rs 1,494 crore in 2024 polls; Congress 2nd-highest spender with Rs 620 crore
NEW DELHI: The (BJP) spent nearly Rs 1,494 crore during the 2024 Lok Sabha election, accounting for 44.56 per cent of the total election expenditure, reported news agency PTI on Friday, citing poll rights group Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR). Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The Congress came in next, spending Rs 620 crore, or 18.5 per cent of the total, among the 32 national and regional parties whose financial records were analysed, the ADR said. Together, these political parties spent Rs 3,352.81 crore during the Lok Sabha polls and the simultaneous assembly elections in Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Odisha, and Sikkim, held between March 16 and June 6, 2024. Of this, national parties alone accounted for over Rs 2,204 crore, making up 65.75 per cent of the total spending. "Of the total funds collected, national parties collected Rs 6,930.246 crore (93.08 per cent) while regional parties received Rs 515.32 crore (6.92 per cent)," the report said. The analysis was based on the mandatory expenditure statements that political parties must submit to the Election Commission (EC) within 90 days of a general election and within 75 days of a state election. However, the ADR noted significant delays in the submission of these statements. The (AAP) submitted its report 168 days late, while the BJP's submissions were delayed by 139 to 154 days depending on the state. Only the Congress provided a consolidated expenditure report covering both the Lok Sabha and assembly elections. Publicity emerged as the biggest spending head, with the parties collectively spending Rs 2,008 crore -- more than 53 per cent of their total declared expenditure -- on campaigning and promotional activities. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Travel expenses were the next major component, with Rs 795 crore spent overall. Parties also disbursed Rs 402 crore as lump-sum amounts to their candidates. Additionally, over Rs 132 crore went toward virtual campaigns, and Rs 28 crore was spent on publishing the criminal backgrounds of candidates. Of the total publicity expenditure by the 32 political parties, national parties spent Rs 1,511.3004 crore or 75.25 per cent, while regional parties accounted for Rs 496.99 crore or 24.75 per cent. Travel expenses were mostly concentrated on star campaigners. Of the Rs 795 crore spent, Rs 765 crore, or 96.22 per cent, was used to transport high-profile party leaders, with only Rs 30 crore allocated for other campaigners. The ADR flagged concerns over the lack of transparency in election spending. Statements from 21 parties, including the (NCP), Communist Party of India (CPI), Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM), and Shiv Sena (UBT), were not available on the EC's website at the time the report was compiled. The expenditure records for the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas), AJSU Party, and Kerala Congress (M) were also missing for the 2024 Assembly elections in Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, and Odisha. Interestingly, two parties, the Jammu and Kashmir People's Democratic Party (PDP) and Kerala Congress (M), declared zero expenditure despite participating in the elections. The ADR pointed out that 690 unrecognised political parties contested the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, while one in Arunachal Pradesh, 74 in Andhra Pradesh, 35 in Odisha, and two in Sikkim contested the simultaneous Assembly polls. The expenditure statements of these parties were not included in the ADR's analysis. The report recommended that election expenses should, wherever possible, be conducted via cheques, demand drafts, or RTGS to limit the use of black money in line with the transparency guidelines set by the EC. The ADR also urged the Election Commission to appoint observers to monitor the expenditure of political parties, just as it currently does for individual candidates.
Time of India
7 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
BJP spent nearly Rs 1,500 crore, accounting for 45% of total 2024 election expenditure: ADR report
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) spent nearly Rs 1,494 crore, accounting for 44.56 per cent of the total election expenditure, during the 2024 Lok Sabha election, poll rights body the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) said on Friday. The Congress followed next with Rs 620 crore or 18.5 per cent of the total expenses among the 32 national and regional parties whose records were analysed, the ADR said. Together, these parties spent Rs 3,352.81 crore during the Lok Sabha and simultaneous Assembly elections in Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Odisha and Sikkim between March 16 and June 6, 2024. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Join new Free to Play WWII MMO War Thunder War Thunder Play Now Undo The national parties accounted for more than Rs 2,204 crore (65.75 per cent) of this expenditure. "Of the total funds collected, national parties collected Rs 6,930.246 crore (93.08 per cent) while regional parties received Rs 515.32 crore (6.92 per cent)," the report said. Live Events The analysis is based on the mandatory expenditure statements political parties are required to file with the Election Commission (EC) within 90 days of a general election and 75 days of a state poll. The ADR also found significant delays in submissions, with the Aam Aadmi Party's (AAP) statement arriving 168 days late and the BJP's after 139 to 154 days, depending on the state. Only the Congress submitted a consolidated report for both the Lok Sabha and Assembly polls. Publicity topped the list of expenses, with the parties spending Rs 2,008 crore, or more than 53 per cent, of their total declared expenditure on it. Travel expenses came next at Rs 795 crore, followed by Rs 402 crore in lump-sum payments to candidates. The parties also spent over Rs 132 crore on virtual campaigns and Rs 28 crore on publishing the criminal antecedents of their candidates. Of the total expenditure of the 32 political parties on publicity, an amount of Rs 1,511.3004 crore or 75.25 per cent was spent by the national parties and Rs 496.99 crore or 24.75 per cent was spent by the regional parties. Travel expenses were also heavily skewed toward star campaigners. Of the Rs 795 crore spent on travel, Rs 765 crore (96.22 per cent) went toward ferrying high-profile party faces, with just Rs 30 crore spent on the other leaders. The ADR flagged several concerns on transparency. Statements from 21 parties, including the NCP, CPI, JMM and Shiv Sena (UBT), were unavailable on the EC's website when the report was prepared. The expenditure statements of the RJD, LJP(RV), AJSU, KC(M) are not available for the concerned 2024 Assembly elections contested in the states of Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh and Odisha. Meanwhile, two parties -- Jammu and Kashmir PDP and Kerala Congress (M) -- declared zero expenditure despite contesting. The ADR noted that a total of 690 unrecognised political parties contested in the general election last year, while one in Arunachal Pradesh, 74 in Andhra Pradesh, 35 in Odisha and two in Sikkim contested in the Assembly polls held simultaneously. The expenditure statements of these parties were not analysed as part of the report. The report said wherever possible, expenditure must be limited to transactions via cheques or DD (demand draft) or RTGS, so as to reduce the use of black money in elections in accordance with the transparency guidelines issued by the EC. The ADR also urged the EC to appoint observers to monitor party expenditure, akin to those who track candidate spending.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Business
- Yahoo
How to meet chemical safety packaging regulations
Chemical safety compliance is a crucial aspect of industries handling hazardous substances. Proper packaging not only protects the environment and people but also ensures adherence to strict regulations imposed nationally and internationally. Packaging for chemical safety compliance involves a combination of suitable materials, precise labelling, and robust design standards to prevent accidents and legal penalties. This article explores the essentials of chemical packaging, focusing on how businesses can meet compliance requirements effectively. Packaging hazardous chemicals is far more than just containing a product. It is about preventing leaks, spills, and dangerous reactions during transport and storage. Chemicals come with diverse properties — some are corrosive, flammable, or toxic — and each requires specific packaging solutions to maintain safety. Safety packaging helps reduce risks to handlers, emergency responders, and the public. Improper packaging can lead to chemical exposure, environmental contamination, and costly recalls or fines. Moreover, compliance with regulations such as the European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road (ADR), the Globally Harmonized System (GHS) of classification and labelling, and the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) in the UK, is legally binding. The right packaging also plays a key role in maintaining the integrity of chemicals during shipment. It prevents contamination and degradation, ensuring products arrive safely and function as intended. Hence, companies must pay close attention to packaging materials, labelling, and design specifications to remain compliant and uphold safety standards. Choosing the correct packaging materials is the foundation of chemical safety compliance. Packaging must be resistant to the chemical it contains and able to withstand external factors like temperature changes, pressure, and physical impact. Common materials include high-density polyethylene (HDPE) drums, glass bottles, metal cans, and composite containers, each suited for different types of chemicals. For example, corrosive acids may require corrosion-resistant plastic or lined steel drums, while volatile solvents might need sealed metal containers to prevent vapour release. Packaging design also involves secondary containment — such as placing a chemical container inside a secure outer packaging to catch leaks — and incorporating features like tamper-evident seals and pressure-relief valves where necessary. This reduces the risk of spills and explosions, especially during transport. Packaging must pass rigorous testing, including drop tests, leakproofness, and pressure resistance, in line with standards like UN recommendations on the transport of dangerous goods. Such certifications demonstrate the packaging's capability to safely contain chemicals under routine and emergency conditions. Accurate labelling is essential for chemical safety compliance and plays a vital role in emergency response. Labels must clearly display hazard pictograms, signal words such as 'Danger' or 'Warning', hazard statements, and precautionary advice as per the Globally Harmonized System (GHS). Beyond labels, packages need accompanying documentation like Safety Data Sheets (SDS), transport permits, and declarations of dangerous goods. These documents provide detailed information about chemical properties, handling instructions, and emergency measures. Failing to comply with labelling and documentation requirements can result in significant legal penalties and increased safety risks. Clear, consistent labelling aids in the correct handling and storage of chemicals by workers and logistics personnel, preventing accidents. Businesses must keep abreast of regulatory changes and ensure all packaging is updated accordingly. Many industries use specialised software to manage compliance documentation and label printing, reducing errors and improving traceability. Maintaining compliance requires continuous monitoring and improvements. Regular audits of packaging materials, design, and labelling processes help identify potential gaps before incidents occur. Training employees in chemical handling and packaging regulations ensures awareness of best practices and the importance of compliance. Staff should know how to inspect packaging for damage, verify labels, and correctly prepare shipments. Sustainability is also becoming a key consideration in chemical packaging. Selecting recyclable or reusable packaging materials helps reduce environmental impact while maintaining safety standards. Furthermore, businesses benefit from collaborating with packaging experts and regulatory consultants to keep up with evolving safety standards and industry trends. Investing in research and development to innovate safer, more efficient packaging solutions provides a competitive edge. Ultimately, packaging for chemical safety compliance is a complex but essential task for any organisation dealing with hazardous materials. From selecting suitable packaging materials and design to ensuring clear labelling and documentation, every step must meet strict regulatory requirements. Adopting best practices in packaging not only safeguards people and the environment but also protects businesses from legal and financial risks. As regulations evolve and sustainability gains focus, ongoing vigilance and innovation will be key to maintaining effective chemical safety compliance. 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