- India
After consecration ceremony, 25 lakh devotees visited Ram temple in 11 days
Ayodhya: After the consecration ceremony of the Ram temple on January 22, around 25 lakh devotees visited the temple in the past 11 days and the amount of offerings and donations has…
- Andhra Pradesh
Indian Navy to induct survey vessel Sandhayak in Vizag on Saturday
New Delhi: The Indian Navy is all set to commission its latest survey vessel Sandhayak in Vizag on Saturday and the ship is expected to boost the force’s surveillance apparatus in the…
- India
AAP MP Sanjay Singh seeks interim bail to attend Parliament session
New Delhi: A Delhi court on Thursday issued notice to the ED on an application of AAP MP Sanjay Singh, arrested in a money laundering case related to alleged excise scam, seeking…
- India
FM Nirmala Sitharaman delivers shortest budget speech ever
New Delhi: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday presented her sixth consecutive budget with a speech lasting 56 minutes, her shortest-ever. Sitharaman, who holds the distinction of delivering the longest budget speech…
- India
Defence budget up by Rs 1.72 lakh cr from last year’s allocation
New Delhi: In a modest hike, the government on Thursday increased the defence budget to Rs 6.21 lakh crore for 2024-25 from last year’s allocation of Rs 5.94 lakh crore and announced…
- India
‘Mismanagement’ of economy: Centre to release White Paper on UPA rule
New Delhi: The government will come out with a White Paper on the mismanagement of economy prior to 2014 with an aim to draw lessons. Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led NDA government came…
- India
Rooftop solar: 1 cr households will save up to Rs 18K annually, says FM
New Delhi: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday said Pradhanmantri Suryodaya Yojana will enable one crore families to get up to 300 units of free electricity every month and help them save…
- Pakistan
TTP backed by Al Qaeda, Afghan Taliban: UN
Islamabad: The banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) terror group has been receiving significant support from Al Qaeda and other militant factions for executing attacks in Pakistan in addition to support from the Afghan…
- Sports
Pro Kabaddi League S10 playoffs, final to be held in Hyderabad
Mumbai: The Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) Season 10 Playoffs and Final will be held at Gachibowli Indoor Stadium (G M C Balayogi Indoor Stadium) in Hyderabad from February 26 to March 1,…
- India
Govt to encourage vaccination of girls against cervical cancer
New Delhi: The government will encourage vaccination of girls in the age group of 9-14 years to prevent cervical cancer. Union Minister Nirmala Sitharaman made this announcement while presenting the Union interim…
- India
Cabinet clears pre-election Budget 2024-25
New Delhi: The Union Cabinet headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday approved the pre-election budget 2024-25, sources said. Following this, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present her sixth budget in the…
- World
US hikes visa fees for various categories of non-immigrant visas
Washington: The US has announced a steep increase in fees for various categories of non-immigrant visas like the H-1B, L-1 and EB-5, the most popular among Indians. The fee hike, first after…
- India
Budget for world’s fastest growing economy: Key numbers to be watched
New Delhi: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will be presenting the pre-election Budget which would list out achievements of the Modi government in the past 10 years, while giving a glimpse of the…
- India
Paytm shares slump 20 pc; hit lower circuit limit
New Delhi: Shares of One97 Communications Ltd, which owns Paytm brand, plummeted 20 per cent on Thursday as the RBI directed Paytm Payments Bank Ltd (PPBL) to stop accepting deposits or top-ups…
- Business
Rupee rises 9 paise to 82.95 against US dollar ahead of Budget
Mumbai: The rupee appreciated 9 paise to 82.95 against the US dollar in early trade on Thursday as market participants remained cautious ahead of the interim Budget. Forex traders said the rupee…
