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PM Modi inaugurates first edition of SOUL Leadership Conclave in Delhi
Bhutanese Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay will also participate in the conclave
 "PM Modi inaugurates first edition of SOUL Leadership Conclave in Delhi")
In UPA decade, trade gap with China ballooned from $2 bn to $40 bn: Goyal
He noted that in the 1990s one of the biggest mistakes that countries worldwide, including India, committed was to accept China as a market economy and a member of the World Trade Organisation (WTO)
 "In UPA decade, trade gap with China ballooned from $2 bn to $40 bn: Goyal")
Sabyasachi Kar appointed director of the Institute of Economic Growth
He currently serves as the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Chair Professor at IEG and is a member of the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation's (Mospi) Committee on Regional Accounts
 "Sabyasachi Kar appointed director of the Institute of Economic Growth")
Centre extends tenure of NITI Aayog CEO Subrahmanyam by one year
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved extension in Subrahmanyam's tenure as NITI Aayog CEO for a period of one year beyond February 24, 2025, the order said
 "Centre extends tenure of NITI Aayog CEO Subrahmanyam by one year")
Uttarakhand govt presents Rs 1 trn Budget; focuses on infra, innovation
The total budget size has been increased by 13 per cent compared to budgetary allocation of Rs 89,000 crore for the current fiscal
 "Uttarakhand govt presents Rs 1 trn Budget; focuses on infra, innovation")
Gujarat govt presents Rs 3.70 trillion Budget, no new tax proposed
Desai informed the House that the budget outlay of Rs 3,70,250 crore for 2025-26 indicates an increase of Rs 37,785 crore, or 11.3 per cent, compared to the previous fiscal
 "Gujarat govt presents Rs 3.70 trillion Budget, no new tax proposed")
Robust revenue gives lever to new Delhi govt; surplus status may take a hit
The state has strong tax receipts, with its own tax revenues now constituting 90 per cent of its revenue receipts
 "Robust revenue gives lever to new Delhi govt; surplus status may take a hit")
G20 summit: Russia, Chinese foreign ministers discuss ties with US
The discussions between the two diplomats involved a wide range of topics, including relations with the US and the Ukrainian conflict, the Russian foreign ministry said on Thursday
 "G20 summit: Russia, Chinese foreign ministers discuss ties with US")
Sonia Gandhi admitted to hospital, likely to be discharged tomorrow
According to reports, she is doing fine and is likely to be discharged on Friday
 "Sonia Gandhi admitted to hospital, likely to be discharged tomorrow")
Delhi portfolios: Rekha Gupta keeps finance, Parvesh Verma gets PWD, water
Gupta said her Cabinet colleague Parvesh Verma was given charge of PWD, water, legislative affairs, irrigation and flood control
 "Delhi portfolios: Rekha Gupta keeps finance, Parvesh Verma gets PWD, water")
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta, ministers perform Yamuna aarti at Vasudev Ghat
The pollution in the Yamuna river and cleaning it had become a major issue
 "Delhi CM Rekha Gupta, ministers perform Yamuna aarti at Vasudev Ghat")
Delhi CM Oath Ceremony highlights: Delhi chief minister Rekha Gupta takes charge
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta Oath Ceremony Live Updates: The oath-taking ceremony was held at Ramlila Maidan. Catch all the updates here
 "Delhi CM Oath Ceremony highlights: Delhi chief minister Rekha Gupta takes charge")
Is rap legend Eminem finally performing in India? Latest reports hint at it
Reports suggest Eminem may take the stage in Mumbai this June as part of his world tour. While there is no official confirmation yet, a leaked schedule lists India as one of his concert destinations
 "Is rap legend Eminem finally performing in India? Latest reports hint at it")
Invest Kerala Summit to begin Friday; state eyes big-ticket investments
According to sources, major investments are expected in sectors such as life sciences, food processing, and logistics. Interestingly, Kerala has so far organised only three investors' meets
 "Invest Kerala Summit to begin Friday; state eyes big-ticket investments")
Madhya Pradesh govt to soon introduce a new public transport model
The new system will be launched within a month
 "Madhya Pradesh govt to soon introduce a new public transport model")
Rekha Gupta's Cabinet ensures diverse representation in Delhi govt
In the February 5 Delhi Assembly polls, the BJP won 48 seats, with nine of its MLAs belonging to the Bania community. Chief Minister Gupta, a first-time legislator, belongs to the community
 "Rekha Gupta's Cabinet ensures diverse representation in Delhi govt")
Akhilesh Yadav to gift Kumbh study to Yogi, says 'lessons to be learned'
Akhilesh Yadav also took a dig at the Uttar Pradesh government over reports of faecal contamination in the waters of Triveni Sangam, and called UP Budget 'second last' of Yogi government
 "Akhilesh Yadav to gift Kumbh study to Yogi, says 'lessons to be learned'")
Maha Kumbh 2025: All seven planets to be seen together on February 28
Maha Kumbh 2025 aligns with a rare celestial event as all seven planets-Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune-become visible on February 28
 "Maha Kumbh 2025: All seven planets to be seen together on February 28")
V Anantha Nageswaran's term as CEA extended by 2 years until March 2027
Nageswaran, in his pre-Budget Economic Survey for FY25, made a strong case for deregulation, particularly at the state level, to spur capital formation and drive employment and output growth
 "V Anantha Nageswaran's term as CEA extended by 2 years until March 2027")
Lokayukta police files 11,000 page final report to court in Muda case
The development came a day after the clean chit given to Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah by the Lokayukta police was officially made public
 "Lokayukta police files 11,000 page final report to court in Muda case")