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The Ministry of Finance, Government of India, has extended significant financial assistance to the state of Uttarakhand. For the financial year 2025-26, a special assistance of Rs 200 crore (loan) has been approved for Uttarakhand under the "Scheme for Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment (SASCI)" to support reforms in the mining sector, the Chief Minister's Office said in a press release.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee retaliated against Union Home Minister Amit Shah, comparing him to Mahabharata characters Duryodhana and Dushasana. She accused the BJP of harassing citizens during voter list revisions and using illegal immigration as a political tool. Shah had earlier criticized the state government for corruption and fear, promising a revival of Bengal's heritage under BJP rule

The year 2025 witnessed remarkable progress in space exploration. India achieved major milestones including its 100th launch and the first Indian astronaut on the ISS. Globally, scientists mapped the Sun's winds and observed asteroid collisions. New exoplanets were discovered, expanding our cosmic understanding. Commercial space ventures also saw significant advancements, setting the stage for future endeavors.

Prime Minister Modi met Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury to discuss attacks on Bengali-speaking individuals in BJP-ruled states. Chowdhury highlighted administrative confusion between "Banglabhasi" and "Bangladeshi" people, leading to unjust detentions. This meeting precedes West Bengal's 2026 assembly elections, while Union Minister Amit Shah is also in the state reviewing BJP's poll preparedness.

Delhi Weather Update: The weather agency has issued an “orange” alert for the national capital. Meanwhile, early morning on Tuesday, the Delhi Airport informed that the flight operations were running smoothly as the visibility had improved. The Airport Authority of India (AAI) on Tuesday issued an advisory warning of potential flight delays at select airports in Northern India.