BJP state president Virendraa Sachdeva hinted at the possible rollout of the Mahila Samriddhi Yojna on Women's Day, providing Rs 2,500 monthly to eligible women in Delhi. Despite financial challenges left by the previous AAP government, BJP promises to fulfill its commitments. Final updates are expected on March 8.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin delayed a scheduled call with US President Donald Trump to attend a conference in Moscow. Despite the delay, the two leaders discussed a potential 30-day ceasefire plan in Ukraine, with Putin agreeing to temporarily halt strikes on Ukraine's energy infrastructure.
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Nana Patole, former Maharashtra Congress chief, extended a political invite to deputy CMs Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar, suggesting they form a government without CM Devendra Fadnavis if they feel constrained under his leadership. This adds to speculation about discord within Maharashtra's ruling coalition. Despite controversy, Patole remarked the invitation was in light spirits due to Holi.
A building collapsed in Mustafabad, Delhi early Saturday. Rescue operations are underway. Several people are feared trapped under the debris. NDRF and Delhi Police teams are at the site. The collapse follows recent heavy rainfall and thunderstorms in Delhi. Last week, a wall collapse near Madhu Vihar resulted in one death and two injuries.
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The US Department of Justice hails Tahawwur Rana's extradition to India as a crucial step towards justice for the victims of the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, which claimed the lives of six Americans and numerous others. Rana, a Pakistani-Canadian, faces trial in India on ten criminal charges related to the 2008 attacks.