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Monday, January 5, 2026
TopicWater cess

Topic: water cess

Himachal water cess row: Sukhu govt to pay electricity board subsidy to neutralise impact on consumers

Power regulator says impact on consumers will be additional Rs 1.20-1.30 tariff per unit. Ex-govt officials argue that if govt pays subsidy, talk of revenue generation could be amateur idea.

Row over Himachal water cess — how it could help state and why neighbours are against it

With 172 hydro power projects, Himachal govt expects water cess to generate revenue of around Rs 4,000 crore. Small plants will be forced to shut operations, says gencos' association.

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US military intervention in Venezuela — the 3 lessons to remember

The US military operation in Venezuela raises global concern. Experts say that Trump’s action could weaken global legal standards and fuel geopolitical instability.

Trump threatens India with fresh tariffs on Russian oil, calls PM Modi a ‘good guy’

The latest comment comes as New Delhi and Washington have yet to sign a trade agreement. India’s purchase of Russian oil has reduced, but Moscow remains top source for crude.

Greece looking at TATA’s WhAP infantry combat vehicle for army procurement

If deal goes through, Greece will be 2nd foreign country to procure vehicle. Morocco was first; TATA Group has set up manufacturing unit there with minimum 30 percent indigenous content.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.