3 Things The Catch Up: Cabinet approves Jal Jeevan Mission extension (10 March)
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Mar 10, 2026 A rundown of the cabinet approving a major water-access scheme extension with a big budget. A motion targeting the Lok Sabha speaker over alleged partiality is discussed. Reports of expired Amul items being relabeled make the list. AI-driven chip demand and memory cost spikes are linked to rising device prices. West Asia tensions and their effect on Indian energy and commodity costs are covered.
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Jal Jeevan Mission Extended With Reduced Allocation
- The union cabinet extended the Jal Jeevan Mission to 2028 with a Rs 1.51 lakh crore allocation announced in budget 2025-26.
- The Jal Shakti Ministry had sought Rs 2.79 lakh crore but Finance raised concerns about implementation irregularities.
Motion Filed To Remove Lok Sabha Speaker
- A removal motion against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla was tabled alleging loss of impartiality and suspension of opposition members.
- The resolution cites disallowing opposition speeches and unwarranted allegations against women MPs as causes.
Jaipur Raid Finds Date Erasers And Repackaging Scheme
- Rajasthan destroyed about 150,000 kg of expired Amul non-dairy items allegedly being date-erased and repackaged for sale.
- Officials found acetone and printing plans to relabel 4,500 Amul-branded cartons in Jaipur.