India
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Share of Telugu states in Central taxes goes up
Hyderabad: The share of Telugu states in Central taxes and duties for 2024-25 has gone up, according to the Union Budget Estimates. While the share of Andhra Pradesh has gone up substantially,…
- Middle East
Gang from Dubai involved in forex trading fraud busted; one held in Mumbai
Thane: With the arrest of a 34-year-old man, the Navi Mumbai police claimed to have busted a gang involved in forex trading fraud from Dubai, an official said on Wednesday. The action…
- India
INDIA bloc protests against Union Budget, terms it ‘discriminatory’
New Delhi: The opposition INDIA bloc leaders on Wednesday staged a protest in Parliament premises against the Union Budget. They alleged that the Budget was “discriminatory” against the opposition-ruled states. Holding posters,…
- India
Will Rahul Gandhi apologise after SC verdict on NEET
New Delhi: The BJP on Wednesday accused Rahul Gandhi of fuelling lack of trust in India’s examination system following the NEET-UG paper leak at a few places, and asked if he will…
- India
Hemant Soren slams BJP-led Centre for ‘neglecting’ Jharkhand in Union budget
Ranchi: Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Wednesday slammed the Centre for “neglecting” the state in the Union budget, and alleged that the BJP leaders are “silent” over the dues from the…
- India
Singapore passport world’s most powerful, India’s ranking improves
The 2024 Henley Passport Index has revealed that the Singapore passport is the most powerful in the world, granting visa-free access to 195 countries and there is a slight improvement in India’s…
- Kashmir
Terrorist killed, soldier injured in encounter in J&K’s Kupwara
Srinagar: An unidentified terrorist was killed and a soldier injured in an overnight encounter in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kupwara district, the Army said on Wednesday. “Based on specific input regarding presence of…
- India
Congress chief Kharge recalls ‘groundbreaking’ 1991 budget
New Delhi: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday said his party takes immense pride in the groundbreaking achievement of the Liberalisation Budget of 1991 and asserted that there is a pressing need…
- India
This future ready budget aims to realize vision of ‘Viksit Bharat’: USAIC
Washington: Observing the future ready budget presented by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman aims to realize the vision of ‘Viksit Bharat’ by raising spending to generate more jobs and spur economic growth,…
- India
Rahul Gandhi to meet delegation of seven farmer leaders today
New Delhi: Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi will meet the delegation of seven farmer leaders on Wednesday, sources said. The meeting will be held at around…
- Delhi
BJP appoints TV journalist Pradeep Bhandari as national spokesperson
New Delhi: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday appointed TV journalist Pradeep Bhandari as its national spokesperson. “BJP President J.P. Nadda has appointed Pradeep Bhandari as the party’s national spokesperson with…
- India
Asaduddin Owaisi condemns lifting of ban on govt employees in RSS activities
New Delhi: Countering the government after it permitted government employees to participate in the activities of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) Chief Asaduddin Owaisi called the decision…
- India
This Budget is an attempt to save NDA govt: Shivakumar
Bengaluru: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar said on Tuesday that the budget presented by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is an attempt to ‘ save’ the NDA government. “This budget by…
- India
Delhi HC orders removal of social media posts defaming Speaker Om Birla’s daughter
New Delhi, July 23 (IANS): The Delhi High Court on Tuesday directed the removal of social media posts defaming IRPS officer and Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla’s daughter, Anjali Birla. A bench…
- Middle East
This supermarket in UAE introduces India’s UPI payment system
Abu Dhabi: In a significant step towards promoting economic cooperation between the United Arab Emirates (UAE)-India, Al Maya Supermarkets, a leading supermarket chain in the UAE has announced the acceptance of India’s…