People of Delhi now free of ‘AAP-da’: PM Modi at BJP HQ

The BJP staged a thumping comeback in Delhi after more than 26 years on Saturday (February 8, 2025). The party is set to end its 27-year drought in Delhi as the party was headed for a nearly two-thirds majority.

Results of the Delhi Assembly election are not a vindication of Prime Minister’s Narendra Modi’s policies but a referendum on Arvind Kejriwal and AAP, the Congress said on Saturday (February 8, 2025) as it vowed to bounce back from another whitewash.

India Budget Day

The Indian Union Budget is presented annually by the Finance Minister of India in the Parliament of India.  It outlines the government's plans for the next financial year and sets out key policy decisions affecting various sectors of the economy.

Key Components of the Budget:

 * Revenue: This includes taxes, non-tax receipts, and borrowings by the government.

 * Expenditure:  This allocates funds for various government programs, services, and infrastructure projects.

 * Fiscal Deficit:  The difference between revenue and expenditure indicates whether the government has surplus funds or needs to borrow money.

Budget Highlights:

 * Economic Growth:  The budget often focuses on growth strategies, investment, and measures to boost economic activity.

 * Taxation:  Decisions on tax rates, exemptions, and slab structures are crucial for influencing the income tax burden.

 * Social Welfare:  The budget includes provisions for social welfare schemes, poverty reduction, and affordable healthcare.

 * Infrastructure Development:  Resources are allocated for building roads, bridges, railways, and other infrastructure projects.

 * Environmental Protection:  The budget includes measures to protect the environment and promote sustainable development.

Previous Budgets:

You can find information on previous budgets on the websites of the Parliament of India and the Reserve Bank of India. These resources offer historical data and analysis of Indian budgets.

Today update 25th January 2025

Today's Update:

 * India:

   * Guillain-Barre Syndrome Outbreak: 73 cases reported in Pune, 14 on ventilators.

   * Saif Ali Khan Attack Case: Investigation continues, more revelations emerge.

   * Waqf Panel MPs to Lok Sabha Speaker: Allegations of suspension due to phone call with "somebody."

   * MP Liquor Ban: May not impact Ujjain temple 'prasad.'

   * Social Media Pollution: CEC Rajiv Kumar calls for algorithm changes.

   * 26/11 Mumbai Attack: US clears Tahawwur Rana's extradition to India.

   * Indian Fisherman Dies in Karachi Jail: 8th such death in two years.

   * Vande Bharat Trial Run: Successful run on world's highest rail bridge.

   * Rohit Sharma: Captains ICC Men's T20I Team of the Year.

 * World:

   * Israel-Hamas Conflict: 4 Israeli women hostages freed in hostage swap.

   * Philippines-China Tensions: Philippines accuses China of harassing fisheries vessels in South China Sea.

   * German Man: Sets world record for living underwater for 120 days.

Please note: This is a brief summary of some of the top stories today. For more detailed and comprehensive news, please refer to reputable news sources.