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Rs 20 for each Delhi resident — what AAP govt budget outlines to fight COVID-19 pandemic

Deputy Delhi CM Manish Sisodia, who holds the finance portfolio, announced an 'initial allocation' of Rs 50 crore for COVID-19. 

Govt notifies land use change for Rs 20,000-crore Delhi power corridor revamp plan

Over 86-acre area currently earmarked for recreational or public and semi-public facilities will now be used to build new Parliament House, other govt buildings.

Budget to be presented in Delhi Legislative Assembly today despite lockdown

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said budget will be presented in the assembly as the govt needs the House's approval to spend money in the forthcoming financial year.

‘Can’t ensure functioning mess’ — 150 IRS trainees told to leave Nagpur academy amid lockdown

IRS trainees at National Academy of Direct Taxes in Nagpur say their leave requests weren’t heard earlier when transport was available. Official says order not mandatory.

Only 36% of Nirbhaya fund used since 2013, panel tells House hours before convicts’ hanging

Nirbhaya fund was launched in the wake of the December 2012 gangrape-murder amid anger over what was seen as systemic indifference to crime against women. 

Work from home, more sick leaves, no visitors: How Modi govt is keeping staff COVID 19-free

From regular body temperature checks to constant sanitisation, the government is working to ensure it remains functioning with a healthy staff.

BSF Air Wing aims to soar higher with a mix of defence and civilian regulations

Aircraft Amendment Bill passed by Lok Sabha proposes to take BSF — the only central police force to have an air wing — out of DGCA ambit.

OBC quota is for social backwardness, not economic, don’t change that — panel tells govt

In a letter to govt, the commission has taken strong exception to its new plan to include salary as a component to determine income ceiling for creamy layer of OBCs.

Bill passed by LS aims to make aircraft operations more secure, in line with global norms

The Aircraft (Amendment) Bill, 2020, provides for statutory backing to three key bodies, and greater fines among other provisions.

Modi govt introduces Hindu, Sufi yatra circuits in J&K, total budget crosses Rs 1 lakh cr

Announcing the budget for the union territory of J&K, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the circuits will help re-energise the tourism sector.

On Camera

Where peace lies in Middle East is anyone’s guess. Iran no longer lonely, Israel more pumped

Iran's missile attack on Israel following the latter's year-long assault on Gaza and elimination of Hezbollah leadership have led US war hawks to call for escalation.

How Modi govt’s Atmanirbhar policy could have hobbled BSNL’s efforts to catch up in 4G race

Restrictions on use of equipment from global vendors have necessitated new indigenous technology being developed, tested & deployed—further delaying BSNL's 4G & 5G launch.

IAF chief AP Singh red-flags Tejas delay, says China ahead in technology & production capacity

Air force chief says HAL needs to churn out 24 aircraft per year. It is important for IAF to have indigenous weapons systems to deal with any security challenges, he says.

Islam doesn’t kill democracy. The army-Islam combo does

How come Indonesia, Malaysia, Turkey and Sri Lanka remain constitutional, democratic and stable despite Islam and Buddhism respectively, but Pakistan, Bangladesh and Myanmar don’t?