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| Mirwaiz's extended Delhi visit sparks speculation | | | | New Delhi, Feb 1: The ongoing visit Mirwaiz Umar Farooq to Delhi has raised eyebrows, with many questioning the purpose of his extended stay in the National Capital. Initially, Mirwaiz traveled to Delhi last month to meet with members of the Joint Parliamentary Committee on Waqf Bill. However, his prolonged stay has fueled speculation about potential backchannel negotiations.
During his visit, Mirwaiz paid his respects at the revered Dargah of Hazrat Nizam-ud-Din Auliya, where he offered Fatiha (prayers) at the shrine of the great Sufi saint.
Today Mirwaiz met with delegation of displaced Kashmiri Hindus and formed a joint committee for the return of displaced community.
Sources suggest that Mirwaiz's extended stay in Delhi may be related to his efforts to engage with various stakeholders, including politicians, and civil society leaders, to discuss the Kashmir issue and explore possibilities for a peaceful resolution.
However, the exact nature and purpose of Mirwaiz's meetings remain unclear, fueling speculation and curiosity among observers.
Some analysts believe that Mirwa... | |
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| High Court lists petition for final hearing on Feb 6 | | Nomination of 5 MLAs to J&K Assembly | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Feb 1: Political parties are anxiously waiting for February 6 as High Court has fixed this day for the final hearing on the petition on nomination of five Members of Legislative Assembly (MLAs) in the state's legislative assembly. The petition, filed by Ravinder Sharma, Chief Spokesperson of the Jammu and Kashmir Congress, challenges the nomination of these MLAs, citing concerns over the integrity of the electoral process.
The nomination of five MLAs, representing Kashmiri displaced persons has been a contentious issue, with many questioning the timing and motive behind the move. The Congress party has been vocal in its opposition, labeling the nominations as ... | |
| | | | Sitharaman creates history, presents 8th consecutive Union Budget | | | | Agencies
NEW DELHI, Feb 1: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday made history as she presented a record eighth consecutive budget, which comes in the backdrop of slowdown in economy and demand for tax cuts for middle class.
This will take Sitharaman closer to the record of 10 budgets that were presented by former Prime Minister Morarji Desai over different time periods. Desai has presented a total of 6 budgets during his tenure as finance minister from 1959 to 1964, and 4 budgets between 1967 and 1969.
Former finance ministers P Chidambaram and Pranab Mukherjee had presented nine and eight budgets, respectively, under different prime ministers.
Sitharaman, however, will cont... | |
| | | | Big respite for middle class, no tax upto Rs 12 lakh income | | PM Modi hails people’s budget; historic move to change lives, says LG Sinha | | | Agencies
New Delhi, Feb 1: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman today announced that zero income tax will be levied till Rs 12 lakh income under the revised new tax regime.
While presenting the Budget in the Parliament, the Finance Minister said the new and “simpler” income tax bill will be introduced next week.
After Sitharaman’s budget address, Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the Union Budget as a "Force Multiplier" for India's development journey, describing it as a "budget of aspirations" for 140 crore Indians.
Meanwhile, PM Modi called it a ‘people’s budget’ stating that the budget will increase savings, investments, consumption and growth. The PM said that Union Budget... | |
| | | | Rs 2.33 lakh crore allotted to MHA | | | | Agencies
NEW DELHI, Feb 1: The Union Budget 2025-26 on Saturday allocated Rs 2,33,210.68 crore to the Ministry of Home Affairs with the majority of the fund Rs 1,60,391.06 crore being given to central police forces like CRPF, BSF and CISF which are responsible for internal security, border guarding and security of vital installations. The Union Budget 2024-25 had allocated Rs 2,19,643.31 crore to the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), helmed by Union Home Minister Amit Shah.
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has allocated Rs 41,000.07 crore to Jammu and Kashmir, which became a union territory after the abrogation of Article 370 in August 2019.
In the Budget, Rs 6,212.06 crore has... | |
| | | | J&K to get Rs 41000 cr central assistance | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Feb 1: The Union Government on Saturday proposed allocation of Rs 41000.07 crore to Jammu & Kashmir Union Territory for next financial year, 2025-26.
As part of fund transfers for Union Territories, the Union Finance Ministry today proposed an allocation of Rs 41000. 07 crore to Jammu & Kashmir Union Territory in the Union Budget for 2025-26.
The budgetary figures show that there has been no increase in central assistance to J&K for the next fiscal in the Union Budget.
Of Rs 41000.07 crore allotted to J&K, Rs 40619.30 crore has been kept as central assistance for J&K to bridge its resource gap.
According to budget documents, Rs 279 crore have been proposed to ... | |
| | | | ‘Govt to introduce new IT bill next week’ | | | | New Delhi, Feb 1: The government will introduce a new Income Tax bill in Parliament next week, replacing the six-decade old income tax act of 1961.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, in her 2025-26 Budget speech, said the new I-T Bill will carry forward the spirit of "Nyaya" (justice) based on the concept of "trust first, scrutinise later".
"The new bill will be clear and direct in text with close to half of the present law, in terms of both chapters and words. It will be simple to understand for taxpayers and tax administration, leading to tax certainty and reduced litigation," Sitharaman said.
She said the government has implemented several taxpayer reforms in last 10 years and the ... | |
| | | | Govt to extend Mudra loans for homestays | | | | NEW DELHI, Feb 1: The government will develop top 50 tourist sites in partnership with states and also extend mudra loans to homestays, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Saturday.
In efforts to boost tourism in the country, Sitharaman said medical tourism will be promoted in partnership with the private sector and the government will also give special focus to destinations related to life and times of Lord Buddha.
Presenting the Budget for 2025-26, the minister also said financial support will be provided for Western Kosi Canal, benefiting 50,000 hectare in Mithilanchal region in Bihar.... | |
| | | | J&K Police get Rs 9325 crore | | | | Early Times Report
Srinagar, Feb 1:
The Government of India has allocated Rs 9325 crore for the Jammu & Kashmir Police, which is under the administrative control of the Union Home Ministry, in the Union Budget for 2025-26.
As per the Ministry of Home Affairs’ (MHA) demands for grants for 2025-26, Rs 9325.73 crore have been allocated to the J&K Police in the Union Budget. Of this amount, Rs 8897.72 crore has been earmarked for the revenue expenditure and Rs 428.01 crore for the capital expenditure, according to documents .
These budgetary provisions have been made to meet the administrative expenditures of the Jammu and Kashmir Police, which is responsible for maintaining and enforcin... | |
| | | | No custom duty on 36 life-saving medicines | | | | New Delhi, Feb 1: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday proposed to fully exempt customs duty on 36 drugs used in the treatment of cancer, rare diseases and other severe chronic diseases.
The government had earlier cut customs duties on Trastuzumab Deruxtecan, Osimertinib and Durvalumab from 10 per cent to nil.
"To provide relief to patients, particularly those suffering from cancer, rare diseases and other severe chronic diseases, I propose to add 36 lifesaving drugs and medicines to the list of medicines fully exempted from Basic Customs Duty (BCD)," Sitharaman said while presenting 8th consecutive Budget.
She also proposed to add six life-saving medicines to the list attract... | |
| | | | Farooq links development with statehood | | | | Early Times Report
Srinagar, Feb 1: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference President Dr Farooq Abdullah stated that the restoration of promised statehood to Jammu and Kashmir will give momentum to the ongoing development activities in the region and help the democratically elected govt in elevating the suffering of masses.
During his interactions with the public and various delegations at his residence in Jammu, the party president was informed about the significant improvements on the ground since the elected government, led by Omar Abdullah, was restored. The delegations highlighted how the administration has become more responsive and attentive to public concerns, with people now... | |
| | | | Court rejects bail of 3 terrorist guides | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Feb 1: 3rd Additional Sessions Judge Jammu Madan Lal rejected the bail applications of Ashiq Ali @ Akhi, Ashraf Ali @ Sheefu and Lal Hussain who were allegedly guides of terrorists who killed CRPF jawan in Hiranagar.
As per Prosecution case, brief allegations as per charge sheet against the applicants are that during intervening night of 07/08-06-2024, A-1 and A-2, who are bovine smugglers were smuggling bovines from Mathra Chak District Kathua to Basantar in Samba by foot via Sanyal, Sherpur, Kattal Gujran via Bein Nallah. They were chased by members of Gau Raksha Samiti. They were fleeing away after leaving cattle along with four other bovine smugglers an... | |
| | | | Man dies in Ramban accident | | | | Early Times Report
BANIHAL/JAMMU, Feb 1: One person was killed and three others injured when a truck loaded with liquor bottles skidded off the road and plunged into a deep gorge along the Jammu-Srinagar national highway on Saturday, officials said.
The accident occurred near Battery Cheshma in Ramban district when its driver Rafaqat Khattana lost control while negotiating a curve. The truck was en route to Srinagar from Jammu, police said.
Police said the truck rolled down into a 300-feet gorge, resulting in on-the-spot death of Yasir Ali, while the driver along with two others, Junaid and Zakir Hussain, were rescued in a critical condition by the rescuers and shifted to hospital... | |
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