Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman wore a handcrafted Madhubani saree by Padma Shri awardee Dulari Devi on Budget Day. The saree, which took a month to craft, was a gift from Devi during Sitharaman's visit to the Mithila Art Institute. Devi expressed her joy at this honor.
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The parliamentary panel has flagged the housing and urban affairs ministry's inability to spend a significant portion of the Centre’s allocation for AMRUT 2.0, with concerns over fund utilisation and delayed approval of schemes like NUDM and PM-eBus Sewa Scheme. The ministry risks not utilising Rs 52,651 crore of central share by the mission's end in 2026.
The Centre plans to buy tur, urad, and lentil from farmers through price support and stabilization schemes, ensuring produce is purchased at fair rates. Nafed and NCCF have registered 21 lakh farmers to encourage pulse production. The aim is to boost self-sufficiency and prevent distress sales. Free import of tur has been extended until March 2026 to control prices.
The Supreme Court of India declined to entertain a PIL challenging the TDS system under the Income Tax Act. Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna and Justice Sanjay Kumar suggested the petitioner move to the Delhi High Court, emphasizing that TDS is a standard practice globally.
Mr. Bhaskar Das, affectionately known as BD, is remembered for his unending zest for life and insatiable hunger for knowledge, despite battling cancer. His vibrant personality and unwavering passion for his work and friends made him a beloved figure in the industry.
The Indian Army seeks a transparent investigation into Colonel Pushpinder Singh Bath's alleged assault by Punjab Police in Patiala. Colonel Bath has approached the Punjab and Haryana High Court to transfer the case to an independent agency. The Punjab Police have suspended 12 personnel and formed a Special Investigation Team to ensure a prompt, fair probe.
India's tiger population has rebounded remarkably over the past two decades, occupying 75% of the world's wild tigers across a significant area. This recovery, occurring in regions densely populated by humans, highlights the success of coexistence strategies and underlines the need for strong conservation policies.
The US's increased tariffs on China, Mexico, and Canada could benefit Indian exporters in sectors like agriculture, engineering, and textiles. Experts highlight opportunities to source key commodities from Canada at competitive prices. India may propose a "Zero-for-Zero Tariff" arrangement to bolster trade with the US while avoiding comprehensive Free Trade Agreement negotiations.
The Telugu Desam Party (TDP) has urged the central government to allow states more flexibility in forming Waqf boards, stressing the importance of inclusivity for Muslim women and youth. TDP's support is crucial for the ruling NDA coalition given the opposition from Muslim bodies to the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024.
Flights and trains experienced significant delays and cancellations as dense fog enveloped Delhi for around 12 hours. With zero visibility at key areas, it was the worst fog of the season so far. The foggy conditions also heavily impacted transportation across the Indo-Gangetic plains.