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Why Are Farmers Blamed for Delhi Pollution? CJI Surya Kant Questions CAQM

In this report by India Today's Srishti Oja, Chief Justice of India Surya Kant questions why farmers are solely blamed for Delhi's pollution. The CJI noted that 'during the pandemic, Delhi saw blue skies' despite stubble burning, indicating other causes. The Court pulled up the CAQM, ordering it to bring in domain experts to identify actual pollution sources and put them in the public domain. The CJI also remarked on the difficulty of stopping buses and trucks, citing the needs of common people.

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Har ghar Laxmiji padhaare: PM Modi outlines budget vision

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India’s 140 crore citizens are no longer content with being the world’s fastest-growing economy and want the country to become the world’s third-largest economy “as soon as possible.” He said the Union Budget gives equal importance to multiple sectors and lays the groundwork for achieving the vision of Viksit Bharat by 2047. Highlighting Nari Shakti, Modi praised Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, calling the Budget historic for underscoring India’s commitment to women’s empowerment. “As a woman Finance Minister, Nirmala ji has set a new record by presenting the Union Budget for the ninth consecutive time,” the Prime Minister said, lauding her leadership and consistency.