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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.”
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) alleged that a team of Delhi Police conducted a raid at Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann’s official residence, Kapurthala House, in the capital. However, Delhi Police out rightly denied the claims, and asserted that no such thing happened. Delhi CM Atishi took to X and expressed her outrage, accusing Delhi Police of […]
After the tragic Kumbh stampede, many families are still searching for missing loved ones, with some reuniting while others remain unaccounted for. Among the missing are women like Shakuntala Devi and Phooli Nishad, separated from their groups in the chaos. A digital lost-and-found center is helping track people, but the scale of the disaster leaves […]
Political parties are engaged in the heated campaign as the assembly elections in Delhi are approaching. BJP MP Anurag Thakur said that people had given the AAP the opportunity for the last 10 years. Delhi residents have been asked to give the BJP a chance this time. He also slammed AAP founder Kejriwal for not […]
The 19th installment of the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana will be credited on February 24, 2025. Eligible farmers will receive Rs 2,000 as part of the scheme, which provides Rs 6,000 annually in three installments. To ensure eligibility, farmers must update their Aadhaar and bank account details. This timely support aids small farmers in […]
Global Community Engagement Day is celebrated on Jan 28 and it emphasizes the power of collective action in addressing global issues. It encourages individuals to collaborate across borders, promoting positive change and social responsibility. This day highlights the role of community engagement in creating a more inclusive.
The Supreme Court temporarily stayed the Madras High Court’s direction for a departmental inquiry into Tamil Nadu Police over an FIR leak in a sexual assault case involving an Anna University student. The Tamil Nadu government clarified it wasn’t challenging the SIT formation or victim compensation but sought relief from critical remarks against the police, […]
Union Minister Bandi Sanjay has suggested that the Central Govt should name the welfare schemes it funds. He criticized the Congress-led govt in Telangana, questioning, “How can it be called Indiramma when the centre provides the funds?” He raised concerns about the state govt taking credit for distributing rations funded by the center.
Bangladesh’s High Commissioner to Pakistan, Mohammad Iqbal Hussain, announced plans for direct flights between the two countries, enhancing travel, trade, and cooperation in sectors like tourism and education. While the launch date is unclear, Hussain emphasized growing diplomatic and trade relations. Additionally, he discussed investment opportunities in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.