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Delhi CM Atishi accused Manish Bidhuri, son of BJP’s Ramesh Bidhuri, of interfering in the Kalkaji constituency during the election silence period. She claimed Manish was seen with outsiders in the area and reported it to the authorities. Further, Atishi urged action to prevent external interference in the constituency.
A viral video of a child requesting biryani and chicken fry instead of upma at an anganwadi in Kerala has led to a menu review. Health Minister Veena George confirmed that the suggestion will be considered. The child’s request has sparked widespread support, with netizens calling for better meals for children in anganwadis.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi criticized the Modi govt, stating that China’s presence in India is due to the failure of the Make in India initiative. He emphasized that wars are won through industrial systems, and China’s stronger industrial system has allowed them to encroach on Indian territory, as acknowledged by the Army Chief.
The Supreme Court on Monday labeled the January 29 Maha Kumbh stampede, which killed 30, as unfortunate but dismissed a plea for action against Uttar Pradesh officials. The court further directed the petitioner to approach the Allahabad High Court, noting a judicial commission had already been formed to investigate the incident.
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann expressed confidence in Aam Aadmi Party’s victory in the Delhi Assembly polls, stating that people are determined to re-elect Arvind Kejriwal for a fourth term. Campaigning across various Delhi areas, he highlighted widespread support, with locals chanting slogans like “abki baar Kejriwal” and “fourth time Kejriwal.”
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.
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.
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 […]
Opposition MPs, including from Akhilesh Yadav’s Samajwadi Party, walked out as Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2025. They protested, demanding a discussion on the Prayagraj stampede that killed 30 people. Akhilesh Yadav criticized the BJP-led government, calling for the Army to manage the Maha Kumbh event in Uttar Pradesh.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the ‘Dhan Dhyan Krishi’ scheme in Budget 2025-26, aimed at benefiting over 1 crore farmers. The scheme will focus on 100 districts with low yields and below-average credit parameters. Sitharaman emphasized India’s position as the fastest-growing economy, calling the next 5 years a unique growth opportunity.
Ex Chief Election Commissioner Navin Chawla passed away at 79, confirmed ex-CEC SY Quraishi. Chawla, who served as Election Commissioner from 2005-2009 and CEC from 2009-2010, had recently undergone brain surgery. Quraishi expressed his condolences, recalling Chawla as cheerful during their last meeting. An Election Commission official also confirmed the news.
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has kickstarted her budget speech with famous Telugu poet Gurajada Apparao’s poem. She chanted Gurajada’s famous poem ‘Desamante Mattikadovi… Desamante Manasulovi.’ Apparao wrote the play was considered the greatest play in the Telugu language, and he holds the title of ‘Kavisekhara’.
Devotees who visited Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj are also going to Varanasi and Ayodhya. To this end, the congestion of devotees in Kashi has increased exponentially from the new moon. Ganga Harathi was canceled for five days in Kashi. The temple authorities have urged the devotees to postpone the journeys until the rush is reduced.
President Droupadi Murmu has addressed the joint session of Parliament as the budget session of Parliament has officially begun. All Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha members paid tribute to the recently deceased members. The center is likely to introduce 16 bills in both houses of Parliament in the budget session, as per govt sources.
President Trump warned BRICS nations of 100% tariffs if they attempt to replace the US dollar as the dominant global currency. He emphasized the US will not tolerate de-dollarisation and called for BRICS countries to commit to using the dollar in trade. The group has been discussing alternatives, including local currencies, for years.