New Delhi, Feb 1 (IANS) As Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to present the Union Budget 2026–27 in Parliament on Sunday, residents of Delhi shared their expectations, saying that sectors such as education and railways should be given priority, with increased budgetary allocations to address public needs. Speaking to IANS, several residents expressed hope that the upcoming Budget would focus on easing the financial burden on common people.Anil, a Delhi resident, said, “The Budge…
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Nawada (Bihar), Jan 31 (IANS) As the Union Budget approaches, people of Bihar’s Nawada district have expressed mixed reactions, reflecting both hope and skepticism about the Modi government’s priorities amid rising inflation. Several residents believe that the upcoming budget should be framed in the interest of the common man. They feel that with inflation increasing at a very high rate, the central government must seriously consider the difficulties faced by ordinary citizens. According to th…
Lucknow, Jan 30 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh minister Anil Rajbhar on Friday welcomed state cabinet’s decision to approve the resettlement of 99 Hindu Bengali families displaced from Bangladesh, calling it “extremely important” step and made a call for the implementation of such initiative across the country. Anil Rajbhar, also UP government spokesperson, speaking to IANS said, ”This is a very good decision, and it should be implemented across the entire country.””Following the major decision tak…
New Delhi, Jan 29 (IANS) The Supreme Court’s decision to stay the implementation of the University Grants Commission (UGC)’s new norms on equity regulations in higher educational institutions has been welcomed by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), as it termed the “ruling on expected lines”.Nishikant Dubey, the BJP MP from Jharkhand’s Godda constituency, took to X to welcome the Apex Court’s decision on the UGC regulations and also made fresh assurances about retention of its “imparti…
Mumbai, Jan 28 (IANS) The Shiv Sena Uddhav faction on Wednesday accused the Bharatiya Janata Party-led MahaYuti government of hypocrisy over its participation in the World Economic Forum summit at Davos and questioned whether the staggering investment figures would ever translate into projects on the ground.While the state government has hailed the trip as a “100 per cent success”, citing the signing of MoUs worth Rs 37 lakh crore, the Shiv Sena Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray (UBT) camp said the…
New Delhi, (IANS) Congress on Monday raised serious concerns over the central government’s approach to caste enumeration in Census 2027. It alleged a lack of clarity and intent. The party also demanded immediate consultations with political parties, state governments, and civil society organisations before finalising the exercise.Congress General Secretary (Communications) and Rajya Sabha MP Jairam Ramesh said that Phase-1 of the much-delayed Census 2027 — the Houselisting and Housing Census…
New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu announced the names of Padma awardees on the eve of 77th Republic Day celebrations, recognising the distinguished and enduring service of eminent citizens in various fields, ranging from art and social work to science and medicine. This year, the Padma awards list comprised 5 Padma Vibhushan, 13 Padma Bhushan, and 113 Padma Shri awardees.The noted citizens, a majority of whom comprised ‘unsung heroes’, were selected for their quiet yet impact…
Panipat, Jan 25 (IANS) In a heartfelt conversation following the announcement of the Padma Shri 2026 awards, master weaver Khemaraj Sundriyal shared his remarkable journey from a humble farming family in Uttarakhand to becoming the silent architect behind Panipat’s rise as a world-renowned handloom hub. The government of India’s highest civilian honour recognises his six decades of innovation, dedication, and transformative contributions to Indian handicrafts. Born in Sumadi village, Uttarakhand…
Patna, Jan 21 (IANS) For Ramsakhi Devi and Lalababu Rai, the residents of Motihari district in Bihar, the Pradhan Mantri Ayushman Bharat Yojana came as a beacon of hope. Both the senior citizens suffered from poor eyesight due to worsening cataract condition and they found it difficult to undergo treatment because of financial hardships. But today they have been treated free of cost and are living a normal life with clear vision – thanks to the Centre’s Ayushman Bharat scheme.The Ayushman Bh…
Gandhinagar, Jan 20 (IANS) India’s first camel milk processing plant, set up in Gujarat, known by the name of Sarhad Dairy, has procured close to 5,000 litres of milk in the last year, benefitting more than 350 camel farming families. “In 2024-25, daily camel milk procurement reached 4,754 litres, with an annual payment of Rs 8,72,83,440 made to over 350 camel farming families,” said a state government official.Notably, the dairy has also earned the primary organic certification for camel …