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Punjab 2025 Budget Highlights: First ever drug census and universal health coverage on agenda
Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema presents a Rs 2.36 lakh crore budget for FY26, focusing on drug abuse, defence, agriculture, and universal healthcare. Key measures include the first-ever drug census, extending state health insurance to all 65 lakh families, and deploying 5,000 home guards for border security.
Government invites private firms to share anonymous data for AI Kosh
The government is inviting private firms and startups to share non-personal datasets with AI Kosh to advance AI development in India. Part of the IndiaAI Mission, the initiative ensures data security while enabling AI innovation.
Manipur all-party meet opposes upcoming delimitation
An all-political party meeting in Manipur opposed the ongoing delimitation exercise due to the prevailing conflict and discrepancies in the 2001 Census. Parties urged the Central Government to defer the process until 2026, emphasizing that the current volatile situation makes delimitation impractical. They plan to appeal to the Supreme Court to reconsider its directive.
US Postal Service chief DeJoy steps down
Louis DeJoy, who led efforts to restructure the U.S. Postal Service for nearly five years, has resigned effective immediately. The Deputy Postmaster General Doug Tulino will head the agency until a permanent successor is named. DeJoy had been a controversial figure and faced criticism from Democratic lawmakers.
Donald Trump vs Chief Justice John Roberts: Why are United States' two of the most powerful men under pressure, attacking each other in public?
USA President Donald Trump and US Chief Justice John Roberts share a topsy-turvy relationship. This is now becoming evident more than ever.
INDIA must appear to be a bloc and not un-bloc itself in public domain: Kapil Sibal
Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal urges for a formal structure in the INDIA opposition alliance with cohesive policies and spokespersons to effectively represent its views. He emphasizes the need for unity to counter the BJP and prepare for future elections.
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Telangana, Andhra Pradesh pave way for quota within quota in SC Reservation
Telangana and Andhra Pradesh have moved towards implementing sub-categorisation of SC reservation, with Telangana's assembly passing a bill and Andhra Pradesh endorsing a committee report. The SC reservation among 59 sub castes has been divided into three groups, though the distribution percentages differ between the two states.
South will lose political voice if delimitation carried out on population basis: Telangana CM Revanth Reddy
Telangana CM A Revanth Reddy opposed the NDA government's proposed delimitation based on population, citing concerns that Northern states would dominate, politically marginalising the South. He urged southern states and Punjab to unite against this move and proposed alternatives to ensure equitable political representation.
Delimitation row: DMK-led Joint Action Committee tells Centre to freeze Parliamentary constituencies by 25 more years
The DMK-led Joint Action Committee urged the Centre to extend the freeze on Parliamentary constituencies based on the 1971 Census population for another 25 years. They emphasized the need for a transparent delimitation process and plan to submit a joint representation to Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the current Parliamentary session.
Are you genuinely concerned on delimitation, RSS asks parties discussing it
RSS joint general secretary Arun Kumar has questioned the political motives behind the discussions on the delimitation process, urging leaders to wait until the Centre officially initiates it. He emphasized that the process hasn't started yet and discussed the importance of trust and democracy.
Tamil Nadu CM Stalin bats for 'fair' delimitation, favours panel to draw up the political, legal action plan
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin advocates forming an expert panel to ensure fair and democratic delimitation of Lok Sabha constituencies. He warns that future population-based constituency changes may reduce parliamentary representation for states like Tamil Nadu, stressing the need for united action and continuous awareness to protect political rights and fair representation.
'Delimitation can't be done without fresh census': Congress MP Jairam Ramesh
Congress MP Jairam Ramesh emphasized that the delimitation process cannot proceed without a fresh census, as dictated by the constitutional amendment under PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee in 2002. He also raised concerns about the delay in conducting the census and its impact on state representation in Parliament.
Delimitation process driven by "narrow political interests": Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan at JAC meet
Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan critiqued the BJP-led Central government's proposed delimitation, stating it is driven by narrow political interests and will harm southern states like Kerala. Southern states are uniting in opposition, forming a Joint Action Committee to resist changes they believe threaten India's federal system and democratic framework.
First JAC meet on Delimitation begins under Stalin; BJP calls it "corruption-hiding meeting"
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin led the first Joint Action Committee meeting on delimitation, with leaders from five states discussing the potential impact on states with high economic growth and literacy. BJP criticized the meeting as a distraction from corruption issues. Participants included leaders from Kerala, Telangana, and Punjab, emphasizing fair representation and collective resolve.
Statistical business register in works to keep track of all companies
The government plans to launch a statistical business register by the end of 2025 to track business dynamics, providing an essential framework for economic census and business surveys. Utilizing multiple data sources, the initiative aims to enhance survey accuracy, support sectoral performance analysis, and aid GDP calculations.
Are you truly middle-class in America? Here’s what you need to earn in different US states to stay in the middle
Earning a six-figure salary no longer guarantees financial comfort as middle-class thresholds have significantly risen across U.S. states, especially in Massachusetts. With soaring living costs, even traditionally high incomes may struggle to keep up. Depending on location, being middle class now means meeting higher income ranges, highlighting the shifting economic landscape and increased financial strain.
Rahul Gandhi calls India's merit system 'unfair', says it's an 'upper caste narrative'
Rahul Gandhi has criticised India's merit system, calling it unfair to Dalits, OBCs, and tribals. He highlights how the narrative of merit is dominated by upper caste perspectives. Emphasising the importance of a caste census, he believes it is essential to uncover and address inequality.
T-shirts with slogans: Lok Sabha adjourned for the day amid protest by opposition members
Lok Sabha was adjourned for the day due to opposition members protesting in T-shirts with delimitation slogans. Speaker Om Birla and chairperson Krishna Prasad Tenneti emphasized adherence to the House's dress code and decorum. Despite efforts to continue proceedings, repeated disruptions led to adjournments.
States show high per capita for development, say 75% population BPL for subsidies: SC
The Supreme Court expressed concern over states claiming high per capita growth but stating 75% population below poverty line for subsidies. Emphasising the need for subsidies to reach genuine beneficiaries, the apex court addressed anomalies, urged transparency in ration card distributions, and called out the Centre's reliance on outdated census data. The issue involves supporting migrant laborers and improving welfare measures.
Scrap Karnataka law granting 4% reservation to Muslims in contracts: BJP members in LS
BJP members in the Lok Sabha demanded the withdrawal of the Karnataka government's bill granting four percent reservation to Muslims in government contracts, arguing it could lead to division along religious lines. They accused Congress of fostering religious conversions and undermining social harmony for political gain. Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal acknowledged the seriousness of the issue.
Telangana Assembly passes SC categorization bill
The Telangana Assembly passed a bill for SC categorization, dividing 59 SC castes into three groups for equitable distribution of 15% reservation. The government plans to increase the quota to 18% based on 2026 census data. This decision follows a Supreme Court ruling and recommendations from a judicial commission.
Parliamentary Panel urges fast-tracking census, calls for more funding for forces
A parliamentary panel led by BJP MP Radha Mohan Das has called for the swift completion of the Census. The panel emphasized securing increased allocations for organizations such as the Intelligence Bureau and CAPFs and highlighted the progress in Census preparatory work. The Ministry of Home Affairs may receive additional funds during the Revised Estimates stage if necessary.
"Resolving to ensure 42 per cent reservations for OBC": Telangana CM Reddy
CM Reddy said that the previous government sent a proposal to the Governor to increase BC reservation to 37 per cent. "This government is withdrawing the earlier proposal and sending a new proposal of 42 per cent reservation for BCs in education, employment and political opportunities."
Sri Lanka begins census of monkeys, peacocks and squirrels amid agricultural damage
Sri Lanka began a wildlife census to count monkeys, peacocks, and giant squirrels to manage their populations due to their threat to agriculture. Crop destruction has seriously affected coconut production, and an estimated 90 million coconuts are lost annually. The census aims to help understand the animal density in farming areas and create proper management policies.
BJP spokesperson Rachna Reddy slams Kerala CM over delimitation
BJP spokesperson Rachna Reddy criticized Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan for his stance on delimitation, accusing him of spreading fear and following Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin's lead. Vijayan argued that states with successful population control measures should not lose parliamentary seats, but Reddy dismissed his concerns as politically motivated.
Delimitation: TN Minister PTR invites Kerala CM for March 22 JAC meeting, Vijayan calls for consensus
Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan has expressed support for Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin's initiative to rally like-minded parties against the unconstitutional delimitation of Lok Sabha constituencies. Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah also backed Stalin's initiative, announcing Deputy CM DK Shivakumar's attendance at the upcoming joint action committee meeting in Chennai.
Immigrants fuel growth in major US urban counties
Immigrants played a key role in the growth of major US urban counties last year, with areas like Houston, Miami, and Phoenix seeing significant population increases due to international migration. The shift helped counteract the trend of domestic residents moving to suburban areas, revealing a significant reliance on immigration for urban growth.
States with successful family planning to lose seats in delimitation: Congress
The Congress warns that the delimitation exercise will penalize states like Tamil Nadu and Kerala for their success in family planning, potentially reducing their Lok Sabha seats. Uttar Pradesh and Bihar could gain seats, prompting Tamil Nadu's CM Stalin to call for a Joint Action Committee to oppose this move.
BSP's decline has increased ASP's responsibility, says Chandra Shekhar Azad
Chandra Shekhar Azad, ASP president, criticizes BSP's failure to advance Dalit causes and attributes the party's decline to internal conflicts within Mayawati's family. Azad emphasizes the importance of a strong movement against the Modi government's policies and advocates for a caste census, questioning Congress's credibility.
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