Israel cuts off electricity supply to Gaza, Ladki Bahin gets Rs 36,000 crore and more.
Hello Readers! Through this news wrap, we bring you the top headlines of the day. Today we focus on the latest development in Israel-Gaza ceasefire where the former has cut electricity supplies to the latter. In National, Maharashtra today tabled the budget where among other things, the Ladki Bahin Yojana got Rs 36,000 crore.
After Aid, Israel Cuts Off Electricity Supply To Gaza Ahead Of Ceasefire Negotiations; Hamas Calls It 'Blackmail'
Israel has announced on Sunday that they are immediately cutting off electricity supply to Gaza a week after they cut off humanitarian aid entering the war-torn state. Without electricity, the arid territory's desalination plants won't receive power for producing drinking water.
The Palestinian militant group Hamas claimed that this is one of Israel's 'cheap and unacceptable blackmail tactics' ahead of next round of ceasefire negotiations.
Maharashtra Budget: Rs 36,000 Crore For Ladki Behen Scheme, Mumbai To Have Third Airport By 2030, Says Ajit Pawar
Maharashtra Finance Minister Ajit Pawar presented the state's budget for 2025-26 on March 10. Pawar, while iterating that the state is the financial powerhouse of the country, announced important measures and promises.
Pawar said that the state will spend Rs 36,000 crore towards the Ladki Behen Scheme. “The government has allocated Rs 36,000 crore for the Ladki Bahin scheme. It is believed that the scheme helped the Mahayuti to form the government in the state,” Pawar said.
Canada Politics: Who Is Mark Carney? | Know About The Next PM To Replace Trudeau
After Justin Trudeau, former central banker Mark Carney is set to become Canada's next prime minister. The decision was finalized after Canada's governing Liberal Party elected him its leader amid the nation's tough time dealing with US President Donald Trump's trade war. According to The Associated Press, Carney won in a landslide, winning 85.9 percent of the vote.
59-year-old Carney will replace Prime Minister Justin Trudeau who stepped down in January. However, Trudeau will remain prime minister until Carney is sworn in.
JK Fashion Show: 'Disappointment And Concern Genuine', CM Omar Abdullah Reacts; Ruckus In Assembly
A fresh political row erupted in Jammu and Kashmir concerning the Gulmarg fashion show that was held during the month of Ramzan. Many termed the show "obscene" and triggered protests in the assembly.
Taking cognisance of the matter, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday said his government would have never given permission for such an event in any month of the year. The chief minister also ordered an inquiry into the matter.
Delhi Court Rejects MP Engineer Rashid's Plea Seeking Custody Parole To Attend Parliament Session
A Delhi court on Monday rejected the plea of jailed Jammu and Kashmir MP Engineer Rashid seeking custody parole to attend the upcoming Parliament session.
Additional sessions judge Chander Jit Singh dismissed the plea and posted the order on Rashid's regular bail plea on March 19.