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Wednesday, February 4, 2026
TopicHarpal Singh Cheema

Topic: Harpal Singh Cheema

Amid piling debt, Mann govt skips Rs 1,100 poll promise to women again. Key Punjab budget highlights

The AAP govt’s 4th budget makes big allocations for sports, drug census, power subsidy. The finance minister admits not being able to fulfil their key poll promise towards women this year.

Mann govt presents Rs 2 lakh cr-plus Punjab budget, outstanding debt likely to touch Rs 3.74 lakh cr

While Rs 13,784 crore is earmarked for agriculture, education sector gets ₹16,987 crore in 2024 budget. Another Rs 7,780 crore allocated for providing free power to households.

Free power & no new taxes in AAP govt’s Punjab Budget, but fiscal consolidation roadmap missing

Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema emphasised improving ‘fiscal health’ and augmenting tax revenues in AAP govt's maiden Budget Monday, but outstanding debt expected to rise by 8.4%.

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How much does Trump really know about Iran?

Israel sees Iran as an existential threat. But the US, Turkey & Gulf states fear refugee flows or attacks on oil sites. These countries need a stable end-state for the whole region over more strikes.

Don’t expect big shifts in inflation & growth trends after CPI & GDP base year reset—MoSPI secy Garg

New consumer basket, expanded markets & digital datasets aim to make inflation estimates more representative, says MoSPI Secretary Saurabh Garg. Henceforth, MoSPI aims to revise base yr every 5 yrs.

HAL out, Indian private firm to make Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft fighter, all eyes on lowest bidder

As per the timeline decided, 5 prototypes of India’s own fifth-generation fighter are set to be rolled out by 2031, with the first by 2028 using the GE 414 engine.

Swiss report should now close Op Sindoor debate. Knowing when to stop the fight is key too

The key to fighting a war successfully, or even launching it, is a clear objective. That’s an entirely political call. It isn’t emotional or purely military.