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Chicago Tribune
8 hours ago
- Chicago Tribune
Chesterton sent email invitation for council meeting, but commissioner says he didn't get it
Chesterton Town Council President Sharon Darnell, D-4th, produced an email she sent July 3 that invited Porter County Commissioner Jim Biggs to attend the July 14 council meeting to discuss concerns he raised about the performance of the Chesterton/Porter police dispatch. The Town of Chesterton on its Facebook page posted Darnell's invitation email, sent on behalf of all five council members, as a rebuttal to a statement from Biggs made to the Post-Tribune on Monday that he 'was never formally invited through email, phone call or written letter to attend this meeting.' But Biggs, R-North, said that he never received the email from Darnell. He said he had the county's IT Department review the email account for July 3 and posted screenshots on his Facebook page, which did not show an email from Darnell. Among the things the council wanted to discuss with Biggs was his call for the Chesterton/Porter dispatch center to join the Porter County E911 system on June 18, about 75 minutes after Chesterton's police-involved shooting. An officer was wounded and Joseph Gerber, 45, died from a self-inflicted gunshot after being hit several times during a gunfire exchange in front of the Hilton Garden Inn on Gateway Boulevard. The Indiana State Police are investigating. In addition, the Chesterton Town Council, with the support of Porter's town council, has called for the resignation of Debby Gunn, the director of the county E911 system, for her remarks about the performance of the Chesterton/Porter dispatch center. The county has contended that it took nearly five minutes to call an ambulance to the shooting scene at the Hilton Inn, which Chesterton and Porter denied. A possible explanation for why Biggs didn't receive the email is Darnell sent it to Biggs at a address, which was listed as the contact information on the county website, said Kevin Nevers, Chesterton's spokesman. The county changed its email domain name during the past year. The website now lists the email for Biggs with the correct address. However, Biggs said that even if an email was sent to the old address, he should have received it. Biggs said after he learned that the old email address was on his commissioner page website, he called and had it changed this week. Darnell's email invitation called upon Biggs to come to the meeting 'to openly discuss the concerns and topics you raised during your July 1 press conference.' 'As you rightly stated, this is not about any one individual or group – it is about our residents and the broader community. With that in mind, we believe that any meaningful discussion regarding public safety, inter-agency communication, and improving collaboration between the town and the county should be held in a transparent and public forum.' 'Your presence would provide an opportunity for both the Council and our community members to engage directly with you, ask questions, and work together toward shared solutions. Please let us know at your earliest convenience if you are available to attend. We hope that you will take the opportunity to join us in fostering open, constructive dialogue on issues that affect us all,' the invitation email states. When asked if he would have attended the July 14 meeting if he had received and read the email, Biggs replied: 'Had I received it, I would have taken that as an olive branch of sorts.' Biggs, who lives in Chesterton, said he would have followed up with a phone call to Darnell, whom he has known for years. He said he would want to know exactly what was going to be discussed to determine if he would have come to the July 14 meeting. At this point, Biggs said he didn't want to get into an 'argument' or an 'inquisition.' He said he would be open to meeting with Darnell. The Post-Tribune contacted Darnell via email, and she didn't reply. Darnell during the meeting Monday stated her disappointment that Biggs wasn't there. 'I am not a person who likes to meet anywhere but in a public forum,' Darnell said. 'Maybe we'll figure something else out, but that's the only way we're going to figure this whole thing out. We're not going to do it in a closed room.' Porter County has reached out to Chesterton Police Chief Tim Richardson, along with new Porter Police Chief Dan Dickey, to discuss ways that the E911 system could improve the working relationship with the Chesterton/Porter Police dispatch, Biggs said. Biggs said that Chesterton and Porter certainly can keep their dispatch center, and he doesn't fault the performance of the Porter Police dispatcher the morning of June 18. He said that the local dispatch, though, doesn't have the capabilities of the E911 system. He said the problem is when Chesterton or Porter police need an ambulance, they have to call the E911 dispatch and there can be a delay. On the morning of June 18, an E911 dispatcher happened to hear the radio transmission of the officer being shot and immediately dispatched an ambulance. The financial realities posed by Senate Bill 1, in which town governments are projected to lose revenue, could cause a reconsideration by Chesterton and Porter in the coming years, Biggs said. The E911 system already handles 911 calls, fire and ambulance dispatch for the two communities. Councilwoman Erin Collins, D-2nd, who with Darnell briefly met with Biggs after his July 1 news conference, said that the intent of inviting Biggs to the Town Council meeting 'was not an ambush.' 'He has concerns, we want to hear them in a public setting,' Collins said.
India Today
2 days ago
- Business
- India Today
ITR-2 online filing live: Are you eligible and what has changed?
The Income Tax Department has now made it possible to file ITR-2 online for the financial year 2024-25. This means taxpayers can easily submit their returns through the e-filing portal without using the offline Excel version if they wish. Many people find the online option faster and less confusing because it fills in some details IT Department in a post on X wrote, 'Income Tax Return Form of ITR-2 is now enabled for filing through online mode with pre-filled data at the e-filing portal.' advertisementIt must be noted that earlier, on July 11, the Excel utilities for ITR-2 and ITR-3 were released, allowing people to download the forms, fill them offline, and then upload them on the SHOULD USE ITR-2? ITR-2 is mainly for people who earn from salary or pension, own more than one house, have capital gains, or get income from other it is not for those who have business or professional income. Hindu Undivided Families (HUFs) can also use this form if they fit these CHANGES THIS YEARThis year, the ITR-2 form has a few important changes that every taxpayer should know. You now have to report your long-term capital gains separately for periods before and after July 23, 2024, as new indexation and tax rules you hold unlisted bonds or debentures, you must clearly mention them depending on how long you have kept them. Any money you receive from share buybacks on or after October 1, 2024 should be shown under 'Income from Other Sources' and also marked as 'Nil' under capital if you earn more than Rs 1 crore in a year, you must disclose your assets and liabilities. This limit was earlier set at Rs 50 if you plan to file your ITR-2 soon, make sure you check these updates before you click 'Submit'. It's always better to double-check the new rules to avoid any last-minute trouble later on.- Ends
Indian Express
3 days ago
- Business
- Indian Express
ITR Filing for FY 2024-25 (AY 2025-26): Key guidelines to follow to avoid delayed refunds
ITR Filing FY 2024-25, AY 2025-26: The tax filing season for the financial year 2024-25 and assessment year 2025-26 has kicked off. To avoid delays in income tax refunds for FY 2024-25 (AY 2025-26), every taxpayer must follow these guidelines closely Although the usual deadline for submitting the ITR is July 31 each financial year, the Income Tax Department has extended the due date for FY 2024-25 to September 15, 2025. Submissions after this date will be considered late, resulting in extra penalties and interest. This delay may also push your refund to the end of the processing queue. Make sure to check your ITR form (ITR-1, ITR-2, ITR-3, or ITR-4) against your sources of income and residency status based on official guidance. Misquoting income or selecting the wrong ITR form can cause scrutiny, delays in refunds, and possible notices from the Income Tax Department. Cross-check TDS credits with Form 26AS and AIS, confirm that the total tax is paid, especially Advance Tax and TDS/TCS, and lastly, enter correct bank account details, as refunds will be credited only into pre-validated accounts. The default regime is the new tax regime. However, if you want to opt out, select the old regime in your ITR. Taxpayers in business or profession must submit Form 10-IEA by the due date to switch regimes. One must e-verify their filed return within 30 days using available methods like Aadhaar OTP or net banking. The ITR will not be processed until one completes the verification, which ultimately can delay your refund. After e-filing and verifying, check the status regularly on the IT portal. If processing stops, address any issues flagged by the IT Department by providing the necessary document evidence.
New Indian Express
4 days ago
- Sport
- New Indian Express
Dhoni may be roped in to promote sports, tourism
Now, the Jharkhand government is looking to rope in former Indian cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni in building a roadmap to elevate the state's sports and tourism status. Dhoni recently met Tourism, Art-Culture and Sports minister Sudivya Kumar to discuss a collaboration in boosting the sports infrastructure and tourism potential of the state. According to the minister, Dhoni's experience and commitment will play a pivotal role in taking Jharkhand to new heights in the respective field. Dhoni, however, is yet to release an statement in this regard. Chatbot to help pilgrims during Shravani Mela In a first, Deoghar district administration has launched a Artificial Intelligence (AI) chatbot, through which, special information will be communicated to visitors about the Shravani Mela, which stated on July 11. The app, which can be downloaded at the click of a link, will provide interesting insights into the history of Deoghar and the Baba Temple. Besides, whatever information may be required by a devotee during the Mela, including railway station, bus stand, airport, hospital and other such data, will be available on the app. In another significant step, surveillance in the Mela area includes facial recognition and headcount cameras, enhancing enhancing crowd control and safety. Govt offices to be fully e-enabled by 2026 Taking a move towards streamlined, paperless governance, the Jharkhand government has launched a comprehensive initiative to digitise all its offices by January 2026. The move, led by Chief Secretary Alka Tiwari, is set to transform traditional bureaucratic workflow into a modern, tech-driven 'e-office' system. The chief secretary has also asked department heads to evaluate the progress of the 'e-Office Light' initiative. Stressing the need for accuracy and efficiency, she has directed the IT Department to ensure that the system is completely error-free and operational across all departments before the deadline. Mukesh Ranjan Our correspondent in Jharkhand mukesh.r@
Forbes
30-06-2025
- Business
- Forbes
From Plow To Prompt: What Agri Revolution Can Teach Boards Re: AI Age
From Plow to Prompt The headlines are relentless: mass layoffs, hiring freezes, and soaring anxiety in the face of AI. While the fear is real, history offers a reassuring truth: we've steered this kind of transformation before. Consider the Agricultural Revolution—a seismic shift that upended human labor, productivity, and governance. Today, as generative AI upends knowledge work, the lessons from our first great disruption offer a governance roadmap for corporate boards navigating this new frontier. History's Playbook Roughly 12,000 years ago, in what is now the Fertile Crescent, early humans transitioned from nomadic hunter-gatherers to settled agriculturalists. Far from an overnight leap, this transition was incremental and uneven. Archaeological digs at Abu Hureyra (modern-day Syria) reveal that societies layered new practices onto old ones, blending traditional foraging with early planting techniques (Moore et al., 2000). Why does this matter now? Because successful adaptation required three pillars: strategy, policy, and programmatic infrastructure—the same pillars boards must now reinforce to govern through AI disruption. Govern or Fall Generative AI is not a tool. It's a platform shift, as highlighted in GenAI Urges A Shift From Digital Transformation To Business Transformation. Like agriculture, electricity, or the internet, it changes the fundamental contract between labor, value creation, and growth. Boards that delegate AI governance to the IT department or treat it as a cost-saver are repeating the errors of past disruption deniers. The stakes are higher than quarterly returns. A 2024 PwC CEO Survey called Reinvention on the Edge of Tomorrow found that 34% of CEOs expect litigation due to AI bias or misuse within three years PwC, 2024. Boards must ask: Do we have the right policies, metrics, and ethics guardrails in place? If not, governance failure is not a risk. It's a certainty. This is a reference that Boards can use to better understand how to frame questions related to GenAI and Human Capital governance: The Conference Board – Generative AI: Questions the CHRO Should Ask. Strategy Remade The shift from hunting to farming required new strategic assumptions: predictable yields, land use, food surplus. Similarly, AI demands a rethink of what value creation means. According to McKinsey, generative AI could add $2.6 to $4.4 trillion in annual economic value—but only if companies reconfigure workflows and upskill labor accordingly McKinsey, 2023. Boards must demand that AI strategy aligns with core value drivers. Are investments being made in R&D, AI governance, and human capital analytics, or is AI framed merely as a headcount-reduction tool? Firms that link AI to business model innovation—not just automation—are those that will compound returns. Policy Infrastructure The Code of Hammurabi, written around 1750 BCE, introduced laws to manage the complexity of agrarian society: contracts, labor terms, ownership rules. Today's boards must do the same for AI. Key policies require immediate oversight: These are not operational details—they are boardroom imperatives. Boards must ensure these policies are codified, aligned with risk appetite, and monitored through robust reporting channels. Frameworks like ISO 42001 for AI management systems and ISO 30414 for human capital reporting offer valuable scaffolding. Programs for People + AI Just as ancient societies created apprenticeships, seasonal calendars, and knowledge transfer methods for farming, today's organizations must develop AI literacy programs that protect and extend human capability. Start with job architecture. Roles must evolve to include prompt engineering, model evaluation, and ethical oversight. Then, build scalable programs for: High-performing companies already lead here. For example, AT&T/Udacity's nano-degree program reduced reskilling time by 35% and increased internal mobility. In AI Is Reshaping Work Faster that Companies Can Upskill, Rashidi emphasizes that while technology is accelerating, the gap in workforce readiness is widening, making structured, scalable learning programs a model for future-fit talent development. Disclosure as Governance Boards can no longer rely on lagging indicators. Investors, regulators, and employees want forward-looking metrics that link AI integration to strategy and human capital performance. Use ISO 30414's human capital metrics (e.g., productivity, engagement, internal mobility) alongside ESRS S1 and S2 standards to create transparent, audit-ready disclosures. Track workforce adaptation rates, not just AI adoption rates. If you're cutting talent faster than upskilling it, expect governance questions at your next annual meeting. Boards, CEOs, CFOs and HCROs need to reframe how human capital is viewed as part of the business model. It is not simply an expense, but is an investment in an intangible asset, according to the SEC, that drives economic value-creation. Once this context shift has occurred, investments in human capital can be evaluated the same way as capital investments. The Human Constant Technological revolutions do not erase the need for human judgment. In ancient Mesopotamia, irrigation required engineers, not just water. Today, AI requires ethical stewards, not just algorithms. Boards that lead this transition with strategic foresight, policy rigor, and talent investment will not only mitigate risk—they'll accelerate competitive advantage. Because it's not the strongest that survive disruptions. It's those who govern the shift This article builds on ideas originally developed in collaboration with Stela Lupushor. I'm grateful for her partnership and insight in shaping our shared perspective on the history of work, technology, and human capital.
