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Guest Column| Challenges before Punjab and 16th finance commission
The cost as a border state; damage to environmental resources; mounting debt; deteriorating agricultural marketing infrastructure; and decelerating economy are challenges. The state should estimate losses due to these factors for the consideration of the commission to recommend a substantial share of central resources.
![As a border state, Punjab suffers in terms of investment, industrial development and international trade. The sensitive border with Pakistan deters domestic and foreign investment. Punjab’s investment-state income ratio was 17.59% in 2021-22, almost half that of the Indian economy (33.4%). (HT file photo) As a border state, Punjab suffers in terms of investment, industrial development and international trade. The sensitive border with Pakistan deters domestic and foreign investment. Punjab’s investment-state income ratio was 17.59% in 2021-22, almost half that of the Indian economy (33.4%). (HT file photo)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/19/150x84/As-a-border-state--Punjab-suffers-in-terms-of-inve_1721387096361.jpg)
Ex-HC judges write to President, CJI; claim ‘constitutional crisis’ if…
The counting of votes for Lok Sabha elections will take place on June 4.
![The counting of votes will take place on June 4 across the country. The counting of votes will take place on June 4 across the country.](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/03/148x111/Counting_of_votes_1717413491354_1717413491534.jpg)
Rahul seeks President’s intervention against ‘discrimination’ in Agnipath scheme
In a letter to President Murmu, Rahul Gandhi said there was ‘discrimination’ in the nature and extent of benefits given to the families of slain soldiers
![Congress leader Rahul Gandhi (File Photo) Congress leader Rahul Gandhi (File Photo)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/02/150x84/Congress-leader-Rahul-Gandhi--File-Photo-_1717317160888.jpg)
Conmen dupe Delhi man of ₹2crore over Rajya Sabha seat, forge President’s sign
A 63-year-old man was cheated of ₹2.25 crore by two men promising a Rajya Sabha seat. One suspect arrested, other in custody for forging President's signature.
![Police did not share the name of the complainant, but said that he is a social worker. (Representational image) Police did not share the name of the complainant, but said that he is a social worker. (Representational image)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/05/06/150x84/Police-did-not-share-the-name-of-the-complainant--_1715020448769.jpg)
President accepts Pashupati Paras’ resignation, gives Rijiju additional charge
Pashupati Paras resigned from the Union Cabinet a day after his party was not assigned a single seat in the NDA seat-sharing deal in Bihar.
![RLJP president Kiren Rijiju. (File Photo) RLJP president Kiren Rijiju. (File Photo)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/03/20/148x111/RLJP-president-Kiren-Rijiju---File-Photo-_1710916139024_1710923479063.jpg)