First time in history, Union Budget 2021 to be paperless
Union Budget 2021, slated to be presented on February 1,
is going to be completely paperless in the wake of the
ongoing coronavirus pandemic. This will be the first time
since independence that the budget papers will not be
printed. The Centre has received permission for the same
from both houses of parliament. The decision has been
taken as several people (approximately 100) would be
required to stay at the printing press for around a
fortnight amid the COVID-19 fear.
The budget papers are usually printed at the ministry's inhouse printing press in the North Block. This year's
budget may reportedly witness several conventions being
broken as the traditional ‗Halwa‘ ceremony, which is a
given every year is also not likely to take place, or a low-key function may be held with limited gathering in
attendance.
Donald Trump becomes first U.S. President to be impeached twice
President Donald Trump was impeached by the U.S.
House for a historic second time on January 13, charged
with ―incitement of insurrection‖ over the deadly mob
siege of the Capitol in a swift and stunning collapse of his
final days in office. He was first impeached in 2019 over
his Ukraine dealings.
The House voted 232-197 to impeach Mr Trump. The
proceedings moved at lightning speed, with lawmakers
voting just one week after violent pro-Mr. Trump loyalists
stormed the U.S. Capitol, urged on by the President's calls
for them to fight like hell against the election results.