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The Nitish Kumar-led JD(U) is a key constituent of the National Democratic Alliance. (Image: PTI/File)
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In today’s evening digest, News18 brings to you the latest stories on Centre reiterating no special status for Bihar, Union Budget 2024-25 and other stories.
Centre Reiterates No Special Status For Bihar, RJD Says Nitish Kumar Should Resign
The Centre on Monday reiterated its stand that Bihar will not be granted special category status. The Nitish Kumar-led JD(U), which is a key constituent of the Narendra Modi-led National Democratic Alliance, had recently passed a resolution demanding special category status, or a special package, for the state. Now, opposition parties like the RJD are taking potshots at chief minister Nitish Kumar while demanding his resignation. READ MORE
FM Sitharaman to Present Union Budget 2024-25 Tomorrow: Check Timing, Sector Expectations
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to present the Union Budget 2024-25 in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday, July 23. This marks her seventh consecutive budget, making her only the second finance minister to achieve this feat after C D Deshmukh. This will be the first budget of the Modi 3.0 government and is expected to push initiatives for various segments of the economy in line with the Viksit Bharat 2047 Vision while maintaining fiscal prudence. READ MORE
NEET-UG 2024 SC Hearing Live Updates: A three-judge bench, presided over by CJI DY Chandrachud and including Justices JB Pardiwala and Manoj Misra, which was hearing the NEET UG paper leak and exam cancellation pleas today, has adjourned the matter to tomorrow, July 23. The bench noted that the paper leak occurred either on May 4 or earlier. It also directed the IIT Delhi director to form a three-member committee and form an opinion on a question asked in NEET UG 2024. During the hearing, the NTA admitted to wrong question paper distribution at some centres and added that grace marks were given to only those students whose Canara Bank question papers were withdrawn in the middle of the exam and replaced with the SBI question paper. The agency also filed an additional affidavit refuting the petitioners’ allegations of a conflict of interest involving the IIT Madras director, who prepared the data analytics report. READ MORE
Will Democrats Nominate Kamala Harris Against Trump? Know Who Are Her Backers, Hurdles She Faces
Even though logistically US Vice-President Kamala Harris is the natural heir to the presidential nomination since she was Joe Biden’s running mate, it remains unclear if she will become the nominee of the Democratic Party or what course the party shall take. READ MORE
Kusha Kapila has finally addressed Samay Raina’s potshots at her and her divorce from Zorawar Singh Ahluwalia on the Pretty Good Roast Show. Samay Raina had made several comments about the actress’ marriage, divorce and sex life, some of which had to be censored. Although Kusha took the roast like a sport, a section of her fans made it known to her that they did not appreciate Samay’s jokes. READ MORE
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