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Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday emphasised that this year's budget will have a special focus on women cowherds, poultry farmers, and goat farmers, underlining that this is the International Year of Women Farmers.

"It is not shocking that America is happy with the trade deal. As per the trade deal, we are decreasing the import tax, especially in the agricultural sector. They (US) are increasing it. The statement issued by the US Treasury Secretary regarding Russian oil is extremely catastrophic. From where and when to buy oil should be the decision of our government. It is an issue of sovereignty. Who is America to tell us that you can buy for 30 days and after that you are not permitted," Ramesh told ANI.

The Government of Maharashtra, in the Maha Budget 2026, has made several important announcements aimed at promoting tourism, religious, and cultural development.

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's son Nishant Kumar will be joining the Janata Dal (United) on Sunday, March 8, the party confirmed on Friday.

The committee was constituted under the leadership of MP and PCC President Ve Vaithilingam and includes former Chief Minister V Narayanasamy, CLP Leader M Vaithiyanathan, senior vice president and AICC coordinator PK Devadoss, former ministers M Kandasamy, MOHF Shahjahan, and former government Whip and PCC vice president RKR Anantharaman.

"It is very dangerous, that from time to time we will grant you permission on what you can do and what you cannot do. Has India's condition now become such that it would act only with the permission of others? Does India no longer have the right to act in its own interest? This is a question. There should be a discussion on this," Khurshid told ANI.