NITI Aayog vice chairman Suman Bery led a team to meet Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu on Friday, discussing the state's financial situation and the Viksit AP-2047 vision. The meeting, ahead of the AP Budget, included Finance Minister P Keshav and senior officials.
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The treasury and opposition benches clashed in both Houses of Parliament on Monday over Karnataka deputy CM D K Shivakumar's purported statement suggesting reservation for Muslims by changing the Constitution.
The Karnataka cabinet approved amendments to strengthen penalties against cooperative societies and pawnbrokers charging excessive interest rates, following concerns by the state governor. The changes, related to a recent microfinance regulatory ordinance, increase imprisonment terms and fines. The cabinet also discussed the transfer of development rights dispute involving the Mysuru royal family, after a Supreme Court ruling.
The Supreme Court has overturned the Bihar legislative council’s decision to expel RJD MLC Sunil Kumar Singh, deeming the punishment disproportionate. Singh was accused of making offensive remarks towards Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, resulting in his expulsion during the Budget session.
Maharashtra agriculture minister Manikrao Kokate and his brother Sunil Kokate have been sentenced to two years in prison for a 1995 forgery case. They were found guilty of forging documents to fraudulently obtain housing under a government scheme and were fined Rs 50,000 each.
A month after a stampede at New Delhi railway station that killed 18, the government revealed 49,000 general tickets were sold on February 15, significantly higher than the average. This spike led to the operation of five special trains. The Railways minister detailed the ticket issuance system in response to a Lok Sabha query about the unusual ticket sales.
Congress leader Sachin Pilot affirms the strength of the INDIA bloc, despite the Congress and AAP contesting against each other in Delhi elections. He acknowledges the alliance will adopt varied stands in certain state elections. Samajwadi Party's Akhilesh Yadav also dismisses rumors of internal conflicts.
External affairs minister S Jaishankar emphasized the growing importance of the India-EU relationship as a stabilizing force in a volatile and uncertain world. Speaking at the IIC-Bruegel annual seminar, Jaishankar highlighted the selective application of principles in global conflicts, particularly regarding democracy and military rule. He discussed the need to refresh economic and political frameworks, noting the era of multipolarity and rebalancing. He affirmed that the India-EU relationship... Expand
Delhi Police's Economic Offences Wing arrested a 36-year-old man for cheating homebuyers. He sold properties mortgaged to a bank and accumulated Rs 13 crore. The investigation revealed the accused siphoned funds and is involved in multiple fraud cases. The man had taken loans worth Rs 300 crore and misappropriated company funds.
In Gurugram, a Rapido driver named Vikas assisted in the delivery of a baby inside his cab, ensuring both mother and newborn's safety. He then drove them to the hospital and only charged the standard fare. His kindness was shared on Reddit, with users urging recognition and appreciation for his selfless act.