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India's historic 1974 nuclear test at Pokhran, a moment of national pride, remains largely uncommemorated. Despite a proposal for a memorial, the site lies forgotten, though the event boosted Jaisalmer's tourism. Villagers recall the tremors and subsequent health concerns, while the nation's nuclear prowess was solidified.

Approval of respective gram sabha prerequisite before removing names of deceased individuals from list

Bhubaneswar is rapidly transforming into a premier healthcare hub in eastern India, drawing patients from across the state and beyond. With significant investments in advanced facilities, including new cancer centers and corporate hospital expansions, the city is enhancing its medical ecosystem to meet growing demand for specialized care.

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah sparked debate by stating he eats non-vegetarian food on festival days like Ugadi and Maha Shivaratri, asserting personal belief over ritual. He also explained presenting the budget before an inauspicious time was a family and official suggestion, a rare deviation from his usual disregard for such beliefs.

The government has allocated Rs 5,110 crore for the Mahila Samriddhi Yojana, aiming to provide Rs 2,500 monthly financial aid to approximately 17 lakh women. Following last year's unfulfilled promise, this year emphasizes implementation with a new portal for applications and a verification committee. Eligibility likely includes an income cap of Rs 2.5 lakh and an age range of 18-60.

Delhi Fire Service receives a significant budget boost of over 27 percent for the upcoming fiscal year. The allocation rises to Rs 674 crore, aiming to enhance firefighting capabilities. New fire stations will be established, and 26 additional quick response vehicles will be deployed. Modern machinery and state-of-the-art equipment, including turntable ladders, are planned for procurement.

An allocation of Rs 50 crore has been proposed for the construction of new fire stations

Paying a fitting tribute to Konkani as the Goa legislative assembly celebrates its 50 years of existence in 2013, chief minister Manohar Parrikar ceremoniously began reading out his second budget speech in Konkani creating history.

Several changes are expected to reduce the tax burden for the salaried class in general. We take a look at top 10 things salaried taxpayers should know going into the new financial year 2026-27:

From Mahila Haat to aftercare for children, govt expands welfare net

The Union budget speech is scheduled to start at 11 am on February 1 with finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman beginning it with an address to the Lok Sabha speaker. Usually, the duration of the presentation ranges from 90 to 120 minutes.

This year the finance minister Arun Jaitley capped his budget speech at 166 paragraphs. Though he spoke for close to two hours, this is not the most he has had to say in a budget speech.