Delhi CM Rekha Gupta presented the 2025-26 state budget, allocating Rs 1 lakh crore for various initiatives. Key allocations include Rs 5,100 crore for women empowerment, Rs 750 crore for free laptops, and significant funds for infrastructure, health, and cleaning the Yamuna River.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the nation in paying tribute to former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, who passed away at 92. Singh's contributions as an economist and statesman were highlighted, including his role in India’s economic liberalisation and key legislation during his tenure as PM. His last rites will be held near Rajghat.
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Sixty-two-year-old Dinesh Nandwana, chairman emeritus of Vakrangee, died on Friday during an ED raid at his Andheri (East) home. The police await postmortem results to ascertain the cause of death. An accidental death report has been registered, and no complaints of ill treatment were made by the family amidst ongoing investigations.
North Korea tested a new hypersonic missile system aimed at deterring Pacific rivals, said leader Kim Jong Un. The missile flew 1,500 km at 12 times the speed of sound. This coincided with US envoy Antony Blinken's visit to the region. The test highlights North Korea's military advancements amid increasing concerns over its cooperation with Russia.
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