Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav praised Union Budget 2025 for its special provisions for the poor, women, youth, farmers, start-ups, innovation, and AI, thanking PM Modi and FM Sitharaman. While the budget did not allocate funds specifically to Madhya Pradesh, the new scheme offering term loans to women, SC, and ST entrepreneurs may benefit the State’s population. However, MPCC president Jitu Patwari criticized the budget for lacking concrete plans for farmers and unemployed youth, accusing it of favoring capitalists and neglecting the poor and middle class.
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BSF keeps Attari gates closed, no customary handshakes now
(File photo) AMRITSAR: The BSF has decided to keep the Attari border gates closed and refrain from customary handshakes with Pakistan Rangers during the daily Beating Retreat ceremony due to heightened tensions and India's suspension of passenger movement. Security measures, including quick response teams and anti-drone systems, have been intensified at Attari, Sadiqi, and Hussainiwala posts. Amid these developments, several Pakistani nationals have returned home, while services like the Samjhauta Express and cross-border bus routes...
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