Veteran Kannada writer Dr. Na D’souza passes away at 87
Sagar: Renowned Kannada writer and intellectual Dr. Na D'Souza, passed away on Sunday at a private hospital in Mangaluru owing to illness. He was 87.
Dr. Na D’souza was a recipient of the prestigious Kendra Sahitya Academy Award. He also served as the president of the 80th Kannada Sahitya Sammelana, which was held in Madikeri.
The deceased is survived by his wife, two sons and a daughter.
His mortal remains will be kept for public viewing in Sagar on Monday evening, and family sources have confirmed that the last rites will be performed on Tuesday.
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Defence budget may get Rs 50,000-crore boost amid Operation Sindoor: Report
New Delhi: The Indian government is reportedly considering a significant boost to its defence budget, with a proposed additional allocation of Rs 50,000 crore for the purchase of weapons, ammunition, and technology following the recent Operation Sindoor.
This move, according to a report by India Today, may be approved during the Winter session of Parliament through a supplementary budget.
The extra funds would be directed towards addressing the armed forces' requirements, essential procurements, and enhancing research and development capabilities.
The Union Budget allocated a record Rs 6.81 lakh crore to the defence sector this year, marking a 9.53 percent increase from the previous year. Over the past decade, the NDA government has nearly tripled the defence budget. In 2014-15, the budget stood at Rs 2.29 lakh crore, while this year's allocation now accounts for 13.45 percent of the total national budget.
