FM Sitharaman forgot last year's promises: Chidambaram P. Chidambaram criticized the Union Budget 2026-27 in the Rajya Sabha, labeling it 'forgettable' for cutting capital expenditure. He highlighted stagnant capital investment, a collapse in net FDI, and withdrawing foreign portfolio investors, questioning the government's reform momentum. Chidambaram noted a decline in nominal growth and a lack of private investment despite companies holding significant cash. #Rajya_Sabha #Union_Budget #Budget_2026-27 #Sabha #Sitharaman_forgot #year_promises #capital_expenditure #Chidambaram_criticized #cutting_capital #forgettable
This Anker battery pack solved my battery anxiety — and it’s been purchased 3,000 times in the past month This Anker portable charger, which is small enough for everyday carry, has become my go-to travel accessory for keeping phones and other devices powered on the move. #Anker_portable #portable_charger #everyday_carry #Anker_battery #battery_anxiety #pack_solved #past_month
Our strategic oil reserve can last up to 74 days: Hardeep Singh Puri India's strategic petroleum reserves can currently cover 74 days of demand during global crises, according to Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri. While the International Energy Agency recommends 90 days, Puri expressed confidence in the current level, noting potential for future increases. This reserve is crucial for economic stability and energy security as India experiences rapid growth. #Singh #Union_Minister #Hardeep_Singh #Minister_Hardeep #Singh_Puri #global_crises #Hardeep #Puri_India #Puri #strategic_oil
EC allegations on SIR: SC asks Bengal DGP to file affidavit The Supreme Court has ordered the West Bengal police chief to personally respond to serious allegations from the Election Commission. The EC claims ruling party TMC members are deliberately obstructing the revision of electoral rolls. The court emphasized the importance of constitutional laws and the EC's authority during elections. #Supreme_Court #West_Bengal #Bengal #SIR #Election_Commission #Bengal_DGP #Bengal_police #file_affidavit #police_chief #personally_respond
Labour codes to enhance ease of living and doing business: Survey A recent survey by VVGNLI reveals that a majority of workers anticipate improved working conditions, including better rest periods and income security, with the implementation of four new labor codes. Employers also foresee enhanced ease of doing business. The codes are expected to bolster protection for women workers and improve social security access and portability for various worker categories. #VVGNLI_reveals #recent_survey #working_conditions #anticipate_improved #improved_working #rest_periods #enhance_ease #Survey #Labour_codes #VVGNLI
Riot lays off 2XKO developers less than three weeks after release: 'Overall momentum hasn't reached the level needed to support a team of this size' Roughly 80 employees are being let go as Riot's long-awaited fighting game fails to catch fire. #catch_fire #Riot_lays #Riot_long-awaited #level_needed #long-awaited_fighting #fighting_game #game_fails
India okays $175m package for Seychelles, inks 7 agreements India has announced a $175 million economic package for Seychelles, including a $125 million line of credit and a $50 million grant, to support projects in housing, health, and defence. The two nations also signed seven pacts, strengthening maritime security and cooperation in the Indian Ocean. This collaboration aims to enhance regional stability and counter transnational maritime challenges. #India #million #million_grant #agreements_India #million_economic #million_line #Seychelles #economic_package #support_projects #Indian_Ocean
SC upholds HC order banning animal sacrifice on TN hilltop The Supreme Court has upheld a Madras High Court order that prohibits animal sacrifice and limits Muslim devotees' prayer rights on Thiruparankundram hills. The apex court found the High Court's decision to be balanced, refusing to interfere with the prohibition of animal sacrifice and non-vegetarian food in the Nellithoppu area until a civil court decides on the customary practice. #Supreme_Court #High_Court #Court_order #Thiruparankundram_hills #Madras_High #limits_Muslim #Muslim_devotees' #animal_sacrifice #devotees'_prayer #order_banning
Apple devices are finally getting their first serious discounts of the year — shop my top picks on AirPods, iPads, and smartwatches starting at $99.99 Apple's pricey, highly sought-after devices are finally on sale, and I'm rounding up today's best deals on AirPods, iPads, MacBooks, and smartwatches. #Apple #AirPods #Apple_devices #top_picks #Apple_pricey #highly_sought-after #iPads #smartwatches_starting #sought-after_devices #MacBooks
PSLV-C62 Mishap: Failure analysis committee to be formed soon ISRO is forming a Failure Analysis Committee to probe the PSLV-C62 mishap. An internal data analysis committee is meticulously reviewing flight data, telemetry, and logs to pinpoint the cause. This investigation follows a previous PSLV failure, prompting a comprehensive review of the 33-year-old rocket. Future PSLV and SSLV launches are on hold pending these findings. #ISRO #analysis_committee #Mishap #Failure_analysis #analysis #committee #Failure #PSLV_failure #data_analysis #PSLV
Two decades of sat data show gradual dip in Uttarakhand hills green cover Satellite data reveals Uttarakhand's Himalayan vegetation is showing signs of strain, with a gradual decline in greenery despite seasonal revivals. Researchers link this to deforestation, pollution, and climate change, warning of threats to wildlife and livelihoods. This analysis highlights the urgent need for monitoring to prepare for environmental challenges. #Uttarakhand_Himalayan #cover_Satellite #Himalayan_vegetation #Satellite_data #Uttarakhand_hills #reveals_Uttarakhand #seasonal_revivals #hills_green #green_cover #showing_signs
