Syria’s interim president, Ahmad al-Sharaa, made his first foreign trip to Saudi Arabia, signaling a potential pivot away from Iran. Al-Sharaa, leader of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), has distanced himself from Iran and Russia, seeking to rebuild Syria with Western support. Saudi Arabia, having restored ties with Damascus, aims to help lift sanctions, crucial for […]
Union Civil Aviation Minister Rammohan praised the Union Budget, calling it the people’s budget. He mentioned that amendments have been made to the UDAN scheme, including plans to develop new airports in smaller states. He also highlighted potential locations for new airports in Nellore, Kuppam, and Srikakulam.
AP Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan emphasized that environmental protection is a shared responsibility. On the occasion of World Wetlands Day, he tweeted, “Wetland soils play a crucial role in valuable environmental systems in nature. Andhra Pradesh has over 25,000 acres of wetlands, and the govt is working to prevent encroachments.”
The 2025 Royal Rumble event shocked fans worldwide, with Charlotte Flair returning to win the women’s title. However, the biggest surprise came when Jey Uso defeated John Cena in his final Royal Rumble appearance. As Cena fell from the ring, he stood still for a moment in disbelief, realizing his dream of a third Royal […]
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman introduced refreshed income tax slabs in Budget 2025. Key changes include no tax on income up to Rs 12 lakh and a standard deduction for salaried individuals. New tax slabs range from 0% to 30%. For example, a Rs 12 lakh income sees an Rs 80,000 tax benefit. The government continues […]
Hamas released two Israeli hostages, Ofer Kalderon and Yarden Bibas, on Saturday in the fourth exchange of a ceasefire deal, with a third, Keith Siegel, set to be freed soon. The release comes ahead of the expected freeing of 183 Palestinian prisoners held by Israel. The hostages were handed over to the Red Cross.
BRS MLC Kavitha criticized the Union Budget, alleging that Telangana received no funds despite electing eight MPs each from BJP and Congress. In a social media post, she questioned whether it was a “Budget” or “Budget Neglect.” Telangana’s Lok Sabha seats were split between BJP and Congress, with BRS failing to secure any seats. Owaisi […]
In the Union Budget 2025-26, Nirmala Sitharaman announced the creation of a Makhana Board to boost production, processing, and marketing of foxnuts in Bihar. The initiative aims to enhance market linkages and farmer returns. The budget also included projects like the Western Kosi Canal and IIT Patna expansion, benefiting the state.
PM Modi was earlier scheduled to visit the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj on Feb 5. Now, Modi’s visit is likely to be postponed to some other day, as per PMO sources. It is known that PM Modi also offered his heartfelt condolences to the families who lost their family members in the recent tragic […]
Union Finance Minister Nirmala has announced that loans will be granted to housewives as part of the PM Mudra Loan Scheme expansion. The infant loan was Rs. 50,000, the Kishore loan was upto Rs. 5 lakhs, and the Tarun loan was Rs. 5-10 lakh. Now, the Tarun Plus category will be introduced, and lending up […]