India

Tharoor and Chidambaram Praise Angel Tax Abolition But Criticize Budget’s Overall Impact

23 Jul 2024 16:02 PM IST

Congress leaders Shashi Tharoor and P Chidambaram expressed mixed reactions to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s recent Budget announcement. While they criticized the overall approach, they found one aspect particularly commendable. Shashi Tharoor, a prominent Congress MP, labeled the Budget as lackluster, criticizing it for not addressing significant issues affecting the

UPSC Aspirant Electrocuted Near Patel Nagar Metro Station In Delhi

23 Jul 2024 15:21 PM IST

A tragic incident occurred near the Patel Nagar Metro station in Delhi on Monday afternoon, where a 26-year-old man was electrocuted after coming into contact with an iron gate that was electrified. The victim, identified as Nilesh Rai, was a civil service aspirant residing in nearby paying guest accommodation. He

Veteran Actor Kiran Kumar Praises Kashmir’s Beauty During ‘The Last Candidate’ Shoot In Srinagar

23 Jul 2024 15:04 PM IST

Renowned Bollywood actor Kiran Kumar, currently in Srinagar for the filming of “The Last Candidate,” has praised the unparalleled beauty of Kashmir, likening its scenic charm to that of Switzerland. Kumar’s commendations came as the crew commenced shooting at Amar Singh College, marking the beginning of an extensive filming schedule

Delhi Police Bribery Scandal: Officers Accepting Payments In Instalments

23 Jul 2024 11:47 AM IST

Recent CBI raids on Delhi police have exposed a troubling trend of officers accepting bribes in instalments, starting with lump sum down payments. FIRs filed by the CBI reveal that officers were caught demanding initial payments and negotiating the remainder to be paid later. In a raid at Patparganj police

Gujarat Plans To Ask For Bigger Narmada Water Share After December

23 Jul 2024 11:02 AM IST

Gujarat is preparing to request a larger share of the Narmada River’s waters from Madhya Pradesh. This request comes as the 45-year water allocation period is set to end on December 12. Gujarat wants more water due to rising demands for agriculture and industry, according to two officials from the

Watch: Union Cabinet Chaired By PM Modi Meets In Parliament Before Budget Presentation

23 Jul 2024 11:00 AM IST

PM Modi has arrived in Parliament, ahead of the presentation of Union budget by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. Union Cabinet headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi met in Parliament on Tuesday to approve the Union Budget before its presentation. #WATCH | PM Modi in Parliament, ahead of the presentation of

Karnataka To Replace NEET With State Specific Medical Entrance Exam

23 Jul 2024 10:05 AM IST

In a significant development, the Karnataka government is set to abolish the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) following a series of controversies, including a major paper leak incident. On Monday, the state cabinet approved a proposal to scrap NEET and introduce a state-specific medical entrance exam. This decision is

Budget based on PM Modi’s mantra ‘Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas’ Says MoS Pankaj Chaudhary

23 Jul 2024 09:32 AM IST

Minister of State for Finance, Pankaj Chaudhary, stated that the first Union Budget of the third Modi government will follow the principle of “Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas” (Collective Effort, Inclusive Growth). Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to present the full budget for 2024-25 on Monday. “This budget is based

FM Nirmala Sitharaman Set to Present Modi’s 3.0 Govt’s First Budget Today

23 Jul 2024 07:36 AM IST

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to present the Union Budget 2024 in Parliament today, marking her seventh consecutive budget, surpassing the late Morarji Desai’s record of six consecutive budgets. This budget is expected to focus on changes in the income tax structure and improving the ease of doing business

Big Breaking: Major Infiltration Bid Foiled on LoC in Poonch

23 Jul 2024 07:27 AM IST

In a significant development, alert troops have successfully foiled an infiltration bid along the Line of Control (LoC) in the Battal area near Nangi Tekri, Poonch. The infiltrating terrorists were effectively engaged with heavy fire by the vigilant forces. According to sources, alert Army troops deployed on the LoC in

Economic Survey far from truth, ground reality: Congress

23 Jul 2024 02:32 AM IST

The Congress on Monday dismissed the annual Economic Survey presented by the government in the parliament saying it was “far from the truth” and the ground reality prevailing in the country is complete opposite. Addressing a press conference at the party headquarters here, the Deputy Leader of the Congress in

Rahul Gandhi alleges Indian Examination System is a Fraud

23 Jul 2024 02:26 AM IST

Newly appointed Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Monday trained his guns at the BJP-led NDA government at the centre over the issue of NEET and paper peaks saying that there is a “serious issue” with the examination system in the country. During a heated debate with