The Parliamentary Budget session will begin on January 31 and run until April 4, with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presenting the Union Budget 2025. President Droupadi Murmu will address a joint sitting of both houses on January 31. This marks Sitharaman's eighth budget, surpassing Morarji Desai's record.
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Jammu & Kashmir's chief minister, Omar Abdullah, announced the formation of a committee under chief secretary Atal Dulloo to create a plan for the regularization of daily wagers. Emphasizing the importance of this issue, Abdullah criticized the opposition for their previous lack of action and highlighted the budget’s focus on prioritizing welfare measures within limited resources.
A sand-laden dumper truck overturned at a road construction site in Banaskantha district, killing three women and a toddler. The incident occurred as the driver lost control while navigating a narrow turn. Emergency services worked for two hours to rescue the victims, who were pronounced dead at a government hospital.
The US Department of Government Efficiency's cancellation of federal contracts under Elon Musk's leadership might minimally affect Indian IT companies, given their limited exposure to US federal contracts.
The Cash app hacking settlement is to be finalized by the end of the year, with affected users expected to receive payouts by late 2025. Eligible users can receive up to $2,500 for data breaches and $25 per hour for lost time, capped at three hours.
Ludhiana West MLA Gurpreet Bassi Gogi died under mysterious circumstances from a gunshot injury. He was found in a pool of blood and declared dead at DMCH. The incident occurred around midnight, and police are investigating. Gogi, a prominent AAP member, had a notable political career and was active in various community projects before his untimely death.
Former Indian cricketer Ravi Shastri advises Rohit Sharma to adopt an aggressive approach at number six, similar to his white-ball strategy. Shastri believes Rohit's attacking mindset will help him regain form and contribute significantly to India's success, despite KL Rahul's impressive performance as opener. Rohit is no stranger to batting at No. 6 in Test cricket, having made his Test debut in 2013 in this position with a century to mark the occasion.
Pakistan captain Mohammad Rizwan hinted that Babar Azam will open in the tri-series against New Zealand as a replacement for the injured Saim Ayub. Ayub, an emerging talent, is sidelined with an ankle fracture, necessitating an extended rehabilitation. Pakistan remains confident in Babar Azam’s abilities to lead the batting lineup despite the setback.
Uttarakhand High Court has ordered an immediate stop to mining operations in Bageshwar district after illegal activities led to cracks in houses and hills. The court demands the appearance of key officials on January 9 to address the severe environmental and social impacts highlighted in a court-appointed commissioner's report.
The White House has unveiled Melania Trump's official portrait, taken on January 21, 2025, showing her in a dark suit with the Washington Monument in the background. This comes after the release of Donald Trump's latest portrait earlier in the year, reminiscent of his 2023 booking photo in Georgia.