Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to deliver a keynote address at a webinar discussing the 2026 budget announcements for agriculture and rural sectors. Organized by the agriculture ministry, the event will feature various speakers, including Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, and aims to strategize effective implementation and engage key stakeholders.
Related news
US President Donald Trump criticized $21 million funding for voter turnout in India and $29 million to strengthen Bangladesh's political landscape. He questioned the allocation of such substantial amounts abroad while similar efforts could be prioritized in the US. The issue has sparked political debates in India, drawing reactions from various leaders and the Ministry of External Affairs.
Opposition leaders criticized the Union Budget presented by finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman for not addressing the middle class and small business owners. The budget favored corporate loans over relief for common citizens, with significant allocations to Bihar ahead of upcoming elections, while neglecting states like West Bengal.
The Pandit Nain Singh Surveyor Mountaineering Training Institute in Munsyari will hold a Basic Ski Course from February 14-27, 2025. Led by Reena Kaushal Dharmshaktu, the course costs Rs 12,000 and is open to beginners and those looking to enhance skiing skills in the Himalayas.
Delhi is heading towards crucial elections with key issues on voters' minds including the debate over freebies provided by AAP, corruption allegations against party leaders, severe pollution, failing infrastructure, and reduced law and order, creating a contentious atmosphere for the upcoming polls.
The Gujarat government has approved the creation of a new Vav-Tharad district by bifurcating Banaskantha. This decision, aimed at enhancing administrative efficiency and addressing public demand, establishes Tharad as the new district's headquarters. The new district will encompass eight talukas while Banaskantha will retain six talukas.
Bangladesh's foreign ministry summoned Indian high commissioner Pranay Verma to address concerns over BSF's unauthorized construction of barbed wire fencing along the border, causing tensions. Bangladesh also raised issues of border killings and urged India to stop such incidents and ensure enquiries and actions against those responsible.
As vote counting for the Delhi elections begins, the Congress party faces a stark decline in influence, overshadowed by BJP and AAP. Internal fractures within the opposition and disunity in the INDIA bloc have contributed to their fourth consecutive defeat, raising questions about their future relevance in Delhi's political landscape.
The Banke Bihari temple in Vrindavan has received a licence under the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act from the Union Home Ministry, allowing it to accept foreign funding. The temple, managed by a court-appointed committee, intends to use these donations in alignment with FCRA regulations.
The BJP secured a sweeping victory in Delhi, winning 48 out of 70 assembly seats. Key factors included early campaigning, targeting the middle class, exposing alleged irregularities in AAP's welfare schemes, and a decline in Arvind Kejriwal’s brand image. Issues like poor infrastructure and pollution worked against AAP.
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor expresses optimism about the visit of a US delegation to India for trade discussions, considering the impact of upcoming reciprocal tariffs by the US. Tharoor emphasizes the importance of finding a balanced solution to safeguard India's trade interests and address concerns over Trump's trade policies affecting India's exports.