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Rashtrapati Bhavan

President Droupadi Murmu renames two halls of Rashtrapati Bhavan to reflect Indian ethos

Two important halls of Rashtrapati Bhavan have been named from ‘Durbar Hall’ and ‘Ashok Hall’ to ‘Ganatantra Mandap’ and ‘Ashok Mandap’ respectively. According to an official statement, the term 'Durbar' refers to courts of Indian rulers and the British Raj, which clearly lost its relevance when India became a republic.

Cash for drug-free villages

Punjab Guv announces cash prize for state's drug-free villages

Governor Banwarilal Purohit said the top three drug-free villages in each district will be given a reward of ₹3 lakh, ₹2 lakh and ₹1 lakh.

Burqa-clad college going girls

Six Muslim girls drop out of Mumbai college after administration bans burqa

The students petitioned against the college's rule of banning the burqa on campus, but the Bombay High Court ruled in favor of Acharya College management’s policy last month.

Laborer finds diamond

Madhya Pradesh laborer strikes diamond ― chances upon 19-carat gemstone while sifting mud

The diamond, worth over ₹80 lakh, will be auctioned next month and the proceeds would go to Raju Gaud after the government deducts its royalty and taxes.

Union Budget, BJP, Opposition

Key takeaways of Union Budget 2024; Opposition expresses criticism

The budget focuses on provisions for the agricultural sector, the introduction of employment-related schemes, loan schemes, announcements for financial support to the MSME sector, infrastructural development, and fiscal deficit projection at 4.9% with a commitment to reducing it to 4.5%.

UPSC Budget 2024-25

Over ₹200 crore given to UPSC for expenses on examination, selections

The UPSC has been given ₹425.71 crore for the ongoing fiscal in the budget presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.

FM Nirmala Sitharaman with b

FM Nirmala Sitharaman says govt will launch three schemes to benefit employees

These schemes will be based on enrollment in Employees' Provident Fund Organization (EPFO), Sitharaman said in the Lok Sabha.

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