The BJP government in Delhi has presented a Rs 1 lakh crore budget for 2025-26, significantly increasing the allocation for education, transport, and health. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta outlined financial support for women's grants, Ayushman Bharat, and water and sanitation projects, highlighting a focused drive towards infrastructure and social welfare enhancements.
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In Pune, veteran leader Sharad Pawar and Maharashtra deputy CM Ajit Pawar appeared together at the Vasantdada Sugar Institute meeting, marking their second joint appearance in a week. Previously seen at the '2025 Agriculture Festival', their public presence hints at reconciliation despite past political rifts. Ajit visited Sharad's Delhi residence recently to celebrate his birthday.
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ATM withdrawals will become more expensive starting May 1, as the RBI and NPCI approve an increase in interchange fees. This move aims to sustain ATM operators' business viability. Cardholders in major cities will still have a limited number of free transactions available.
In Bangladesh's Dinajpur, Bhabesh Chandra Roy, a Hindu community leader, was allegedly abducted and killed. Roy, vice-president of the Biral unit of Bangladesh Puja Udjapan Parishad, received a phone call before being taken from his home by four men. He was reportedly beaten in Narabari village and later found unconscious near his residence.
Stock market today: BSE Sensex and Nifty50, the Indian equity benchmark indices, opened in green on Tuesday. While BSE Sensex reclaimed the 78,000 level, Nifty50 was above 23,700.
Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar admitted to a public rift within his family, leading him to alter his assertive tone. Pawar criticized local authorities for uncleanliness in Jalna and addressed the reduction of lifespan due to air pollution while urging public hygiene improvements.
USCIS has proposed a rule to collect social media identifiers from applicants seeking immigration benefits, such as citizenship, green cards, and asylum. This aims to enhance national security and vetting procedures. Forms like the I-485 for green card adjustments are affected, while H-1B entry forms are not. Public comments are invited within 60 days.
Once a promising talent, Prithvi Shaw's career has hit a rough patch, with setbacks like not being sold in the IPL 2025 auction and being left out of Mumbai's squads. Punjab Kings' Shashank Singh believes Shaw's potential is intact and suggests lifestyle changes, like better sleep and diet, could revive his career, emphasising discipline as key.
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