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 […]
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’.
Lily Collins and Charlie McDowell joyfully announced the arrival of their first child, a baby girl named Tove Jane McDowell, born via surrogacy. Lily shared a glimpse of their baby on Instagram, expressing immense gratitude to their surrogate and supporters, saying, “We love you to the moon and back.”
The Indian Space Research Organization is preparing for another launch. ISRO and NASA are jointly preparing to launch a satellite called ‘NISAR,’ which weighs 2,800 kg. At the end of March, the Satish Dhawan Space Center has taken steps to launch it from the second launch pad. The satellite will be set up in the […]
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.
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah dismissed ED charges alleging illegal allotment of 14 Mysuru sites to his wife. Calling the chargesheet politically motivated, he accused ED of attempting to politicize the issue and tarnish his image. He also added that the independent Lokayukta is investigating the issue. He rejected money laundering claims, citing a High Court ruling […]
England young pacer Mahmood took thee wickets in a over against Team India. In the 4th T20I, Jos Buttler gave Mahmodd second over. Mahmood dismissed Sanju Samson (1), Tilak varma (0) in the first two balls. After bowling 3 dot balls, Suryakumar Yadav (0) gave a simple catch to Carse in the last ball. Team […]
Ajith’s action film “Vidaamuyarchi,” releasing on February 6, 2025, in Tamil and Telugu, faces low buzz in the Telugu market due to minimal promotion. Directed by Magizh Thirumeni and starring Trisha Krishnan, the film has not seen significant marketing efforts, making it difficult to generate interest despite Ajith’s fan following in Tamil.
Priyanka Chopra is reportedly the female lead in Mahesh Babu’s highly anticipated film, “SSMB 29,” directed by SS Rajamouli. While filming is said to be underway, there’s no official confirmation. The latest buzz reveals that Priyanka Chopra is charging ₹30 crore for her role, marking her first major Telugu project.
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.