Delhi's chief minister-designate Rekha Gupta confirmed her government's pledge to provide Rs 2,500 monthly aid to women by March 8. She criticized the previous administration for financial transparency. Gupta will be sworn in as Delhi's fourth female CM, with a new Cabinet set to realize PM Modi's vision for the capital.
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Gujarat is incentivizing electric vehicle adoption with a 5% tax exemption, effectively reducing the tax to 1% until March 2026. Announced by Minister Harsh Sanghavi, this initiative aims to promote eco-friendly mobility and ease the financial burden on EV buyers. Citizens can avail the benefit through the Vahan 4.0 portal.
The Uttarakhand government, led by CM Pushkar Singh Dhami, has approved the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) manual, staying true to their 2022 electoral promise. Following legislative approval and presidential assent, the state is set to be first in India to implement the UCC covering marriage, divorce, and inheritance laws.
Tourism minister Rohan Khaunte has directed strict enforcement to regulate shacks, water sports, and other activities, ensuring they remain with locals. He emphasized that traditional businesses should not be sublet to outsiders, with continuous drives and advanced monitoring in place to enforce this policy.
Lucknow Super Giants' spinner Digvesh Singh was fined 25% of his match fees for breaching the IPL Code of Conduct during their game against Punjab Super Kings. Punjab Kings won by 8 wickets, successfully chasing a 172-run target. Prabsimran Singh's impressive 69 and Shreyas Iyer's unbeaten 52 led Punjab to victory.
Amazon is restructuring and laying off employees in its communications and sustainability divisions. The company is streamlining operations after significant growth during the pandemic. Affected employees will receive financial support and assistance. Amazon remains committed to its sustainability goals, including achieving carbon neutrality by 2040 and using renewable energy by 2025.
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Donald Trump has rekindled the US-China trade war by imposing 20% tariffs on Chinese imports, citing national security concerns. This move has led to retaliatory measures from China, including tariffs and increased military spending. Both nations are poised for a prolonged economic conflict, with significant stakes for global trade and geopolitical supremacy.
Connor Gaydos, the new CEO of the relaunched Enron, known for the "Birds Aren't Real" theory, was recently pied in the face. The incident, captured on video, has gone viral, drawing comparisons to Bill Gates' similar experience. Gaydos' company acquired the Enron name in 2020, aiming for a revolutionary comeback after the company's infamous collapse.