Aditya Raj Arora

Rahul Gandhi criticized the Central government for not releasing a photo of the Halwa ceremony ahead of the Union Budget, pointing out the lack of representation of OBC, tribal, and Dalit officers. He emphasized the importance of participation and highlighted findings from a caste census in Telangana, revealing significant underrepresentation of these communities.

The tax cuts mean an extra ₹1 lakh crore will be left in the hands of middle-class households. Here’s a look at which sectors stand to gain or lose from the Budget announcements

Samajwadi Party MP Jaya Bachchan criticised the BJP-led Uttar Pradesh government over the Maha Kumbh stampede in Prayagraj, alleging contamination of water due to bodies thrown in the river. She accused the state government of neglecting common visitors while giving special treatment to VIPs, and questioned the purported mass gathering numbers. Noisy protests erupted in Lok Sabha with opposition demanding discussion and list of deceased.

Police in Buxar arrested a woman for murdering her eight-year-old stepdaughter by strangulation, attempting to burn the body, and concealing it in a gunny bag inside a wooden box. The child's uncle had reported her missing, leading to the woman's arrest and the discovery of the body.

The Lok Sabha witnessed chaos after Rahul Gandhi criticized the government over economic policies and China's lead in production. He claimed that ineffective policies led to India lagging behind China in technology and manufacturing, and unable to generate sufficient employment.

As economic growth slowed, as middle classes’ spending power dimmed, unhappiness grew in the small but influential group. PM Modi would have picked up on this sense of anger, therefore, FM’s tax giveaways

Elon Musk thanks Michael Dell for supporting the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), aiming to tackle bureaucratic inefficiencies. DOGE's recent access to sensitive Treasury data has sparked concerns about potential misuse. This development led to the resignation of acting Deputy Secretary David Lebryk. Musk claims DOGE uncovered unexamined payments to fraudulent and terrorist groups by Treasury officials.

Former cricketer Shikhar Dhawan reflects on India’s 2013 Champions Trophy win and shared fond memories of the journey. He believes the current squad, with its blend of experience and young talent, has the potential to win the 2025 edition under Rohit Sharma's captaincy. Dhawan is confident in the form and abilities of Rohit and Virat Kohli.