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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present a record eighth consecutive budget on February 1, aimed at boosting economic growth and easing the middle class’s financial strain. This achievement brings her closer to Morarji Desai’s record of 10 budgets. Sitharaman holds the record for presenting the most consecutive budgets under PM Modi.
An all-party meeting will be held in Delhi today as the parliamentary session will begin on Jan 31. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiran Rijiju will chair and address the govt agenda on this occasion. The central govt will also ask the leaders of all parties to cooperate in keeping the budget meetings running smoothly.
Donald Trump has appealed his hush money conviction and hired top lawyers from Sullivan and Cromwell to overturn the verdict. His legal team argues the case sets a dangerous precedent. The New York court upheld his conviction but imposed no jail time. Trump calls the prosecution a “witch hunt” and seeks dismissal on appeal.
UP CM Yogi ordered a judicial probe to find the exact reason that led to the tragic stampede at the Maha Kumbh in the early hours of Wednesday. At least 30 people died, and the death toll is likely to be increased in a stampede that occurred in the Sangam area of Maha Kumbh. Also, […]
A report by a Canadian commission said “no definitive link” with a “foreign state” was found in the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar. Nijjar is a Canadian citizen, who was killed in June 2023. The latest report alleged India spread disinformation on Nijjar’s killing, but it contradicted itself by saying Canada could not […]
A Chinese company, Motian Vitality City, paying salaries for their employees in consumer vouchers instead of cash. An employee from Jilin province reveled that the shopping center issued vouchers valued between 10 and 500 yuan (around ₹119–₹5,968). Vouchers are used for payment at different outlets owned by the group and buying goods at a specific […]
In the RG Kar rape and murder case, the victims’ parents withdrew their plea before the Supreme Court seeking a fresh investigation on Wednesday. The court noted that Sanjoy Roy had already been convicted for the crime and questioned whether to proceed with the petition or await the Calcutta High Court’s decision.
Hundreds of millions across Asia celebrate the Lunar New Year, transitioning from the Year of the Dragon to the Year of the Snake. In China, festivities include public holidays, meals, and firecrackers. Taiwan sees temple visits for prayers and offerings, while cities are adorned with red decorations. The migration for family reunions sets a record.
DIG Mahakumbh, Vaibhav Krishna, on Wednesday ordered horse-mounted police to vacate devotees from Triveni Sangam ghat after the stampede. Amid massive crowds on Mauni Amavasya, bomb squads and sniffer dogs conducted security checks. Anticipating over 10 crore visitors, the DIG confirmed sanitization efforts and ongoing crowd control.
The 48th International Kolkata Book Fair 2025, inaugurated by CM Mamata Banerjee and German Ambassador Phillip Ackermann, features a record 1,057 stalls, with Germany as the theme country. Highlights include the Guild Lifetime Literary Award for Abul Bashar, iconic gates, international participation, and first-time mascots, Haso and Hasi.
Trump signed an executive order restricting gender transition procedures for minors, barring federal funding for treatments like puberty blockers, hormones, and surgeries. He aims to enforce laws limiting these procedures and proposed legislation allowing families to sue doctors. Twenty-four Republican-led states have already passed similar restrictions.
6 people died and over 50 were injured when a bamboo platform collapsed during the ‘Laddoo Mahotsav’ in Baghpat, UP. The Jain community event, marking Adinatha’s nirvana, attracted hundreds of devotees. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath expressed grief and ordered relief efforts. The injured are being treated, with some in critical condition.
Credit card numbers in India have more than doubled to 10.80 crore by December 2024, compared to 5.53 crore in 2019, as per RBI. Debit card growth was slower, reaching 99.09 crore. Credit cards saw a 15% year-on-year growth, driven by public and private sector banks, while foreign banks declined. SFBs focus on financial inclusion.
Many celebrities are utilizing the mobile postal ballot services introduced by the Election Commission for the Delhi Assembly polls. Former Vice President Hamid Ansari used these services to cast his vote from his home in Delhi. The polling will take place on Feb 5, and the results will be announced on Feb 8.
The Maharashtra Health Department reported 101 Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) cases, with 62 in Pune rural. A seven-member central expert team has been deployed by the Union Health Ministry to assist in managing GBS cases. The team is working closely on the ground to monitor and address the situation effectively.