Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday launched several major development projects in Chhattisgarh's Bilaspur, worth over Rs 33,700 crore, spanning sectors such as power, oil and gas, rail, road, education and housing.
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Union minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2025 wearing a Madhubani saree gifted by artist Dulari Devi, reflecting Bihar's cultural heritage. The budget is expected to include significant allocations for Bihar, including road projects, airports, medical colleges, and tourism development to support Nitish Kumar's re-election efforts.
The Rouse Avenue court on Tuesday allowed Delhi CM Atishi Marlena’s appeal against a defamation summon issued by BJP leader Praveen Shankar Kapoor. The court ruled that the allegations were political and emphasized the high threshold for political defamation cases. Kapoor's complaint was deemed inappropriate, as he was not directly harmed. Atishi had claimed the BJP attempted to pressure her into joining the party or face arrest by the ED.
Swiss state secretary Alexandre Fasel highlighted India's potential for a larger global role, citing its strong diplomacy and leadership in the Global South. In an ANI interview, he stressed the need for a negotiated end to the Russia-Ukraine war, as military victory alone is unsustainable. Fasel expressed confidence in India’s constructive influence, praising its neutral stance and commitment to amplifying the Global South’s voice in global affairs.
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Punjab and Haryana HC has ordered a disability pension for the legal heirs of a soldier discharged due to neurosis from recurring nightmares after his lover's suicide. The soldier, invalided out in 1979, had moved HC in 2020 and passed away in 2021. Military authorities are directed to release benefits within three months.