Category: India

Rajasthan has received a major industrial park in the first Budget of the BJP-led government at the Centre, with the state receiving Rs 7,000 crore more as a share of…

The city recorded a maximum temperature of 36.2 degrees Celsius, 1.3 notches above normal, according to the weather department The relative humidity at 5.30 pm stood at 68 per cent.…

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Tuesday accused the opposition of trying to create “anarchy” and “civil unrest” using the NEET-UG issue and said with the Supreme Court verdict related…

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday said his government had decided to boycott the NITI Aayog meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on July 27, as a mark of…

iPhone maker Apple is believed to be the biggest beneficiary of a 5 per cent reduction in import duty on mobile phones and the move could lead to savings of…

A court here on Tuesday issued a non-bailable warrant (NBW) against Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange in connection with a 2013 cheating case after he failed to appear before it,…

The Supreme Court on Tuesday said authorities must put everything in place before the next season to prevent forest fires in Uttarakhand, most of which are man-made. A bench of…

India’s antitrust body has asked Reliance Industries and Walt Disney around 100 questions linked to their $8.5 billion India media assets merger, including details on sports rights as it heightens…

SBI chairman Dinesh Kumar Khara on Tuesday lauded the budget for its inclusive approach and exuded confidence that the proposals will boost sagging consumption growth. In a conversation with PTI…

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has announced government assistance of Rs 85,000 for each community Durga Puja organiser in the state. Last year, the state government gave Rs 70,000…

Job creation as the focus of this year’s budget and the Centre’s much publicised spends on infrastructure became the two key issues over which Congress’s Shashi Tharoor and the BJP’s…

The Bombay High Court on Tuesday granted an ad-interim stay on a special court order permitting former media executive Indrani Mukerjea, who is accused of killing her daughter Sheena Bora…

Chief Minister MK Stalin on Tuesday said Tamil Nadu has been completely ignored in the Union Budget and to condemn it, he said he will boycott the July 27 NITI…

Adani Group Chairman, Gautam Adani, welcomed Bhutan’s King Jigme Khesar Namgyel and Prime Minister Dasho Tshering Todbay who visited Adani Group’s 30 GW Renewable Energy site at Khavda and Mundra…

The Sri Lankan Navy on Tuesday arrested nine Indian fishermen and seized their trawlers for allegedly poaching in its territorial waters, officials here said, taking the number of Indian nationals…

The apex child rights body NCPCR has summoned Netflix officials next Monday for allegedly showing “sexually explicit content” on its platform that is accessible to minors. No immediate reaction was…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said the Union Budget 2024-25 would ensure inclusive growth, benefiting every segment of society and pave the way for a developed India. “This is…

There is no decision yet on when the old tax regime will be scrapped, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said Tuesday afternoon, after presenting the 2024 Union Budget in Parliament. “Can’t…

Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud today blasted a lawyer after he tried to interrupt the Supreme Court hearing in the case surrounding alleged irregularities in the National Eligibility cum…

This year’s Union Budget is an outstanding one, has something for everyone and has been prepared keeping the long-term growth of the country in mind, India’s G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant…

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday slammed the Union Budget 2024-25 calling it politically motivated, directionless, anti-people, and lacking vision. “Directionless, anti-people, no vision, only political mission is…

The government has scrapped the Rs 30,000 crore equity infusion it had planned in state-owned fuel retailers after they made record profits in the fiscal year ended March 31, according…

The Centre has directed the Pune police to apprise it of the marital status of the parents of controversial IAS probationer Puja Khedkar amid allegations that she fraudulently availed of…

India’s atomic energy got a positive nudge today with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman saying, “Nuclear energy is expected to form a very significant part of the energy mix for Viksit…

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday thanked Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman for giving the highest allocation to the defence sector. In a post on X, Rajnath Singh said, “As far…

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Tuesday thanked the Central government for recognising the needs of the state in the Union Budget for fiscal 2024-25 by focusing on…

The decline in vulture populations in India over the past few decades has had disastrous effects. According to a recent study, half a million humans may have died prematurely from…

The Union Budget for 2024-25 has introduced a significant capital gains tax regime adjustment. In her Budget speech on Tuesday, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said, “A beginning is being made…

The government has allocated Rs 15.27 lakh crore for major sectors, ranging from defence and rural development to social welfare and commerce, Finance Ministry data said Tuesday afternoon, shortly after…

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday directed X Corp and Google Inc to remove prima facie defamatory social media posts against Indian Railway Personnel Service (IRPS) officer and Lok Sabha…

The price of cigarettes will remain unchanged after the government announced no hike in the existing tax rates on tobacco products in the 2024 Union Budget. This came as a…

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday said Budget 2024-25 will fuel the country’s pace on the path of emerging as a developed nation by ushering in a new era…

His party, the Congress, has termed the Budget “nakalchi (copy-paste)”, and Shashi Tharoor, who once ran for the top job in the party, echoed the sentiment and panned it as…

A Delhi court on Tuesday granted bail to minister Atishi in a defamation case filed by a BJP leader. Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Tanya Bamniyal granted bail to the senior…

Police have registered a case against a couple who owns a firm based at Uran in Maharashtra’s Raigad district for allegedly cheating a doctor and his family of more than…

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced financial assistance for the Himalayan states of Himachal Pradesh, Sikkim and Uttarakhand, besides Assam — the states impacted by floods. Presenting the Union Budget, she…

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday announced a comprehensive financial support plan of Rs 11,500 crore to enhance flood control measures and irrigation projects across several states. Presenting the Budget…

The government will look at further lowering duties for properties purchased by women and making it an essential component of urban development schemes, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Tuesday.…

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday proposed a reduction in basic customs duty on gold and silver to 6 per cent and platinum to 6.4 per cent. Presenting the Budget…

The Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu-led Telugu Desam Party (TDP) on Tuesday said “special allocations” were made to Andhra Pradesh in the Union Budget after five years, citing “commitments” announced for…

The Indian rupee, teetering at an all-time low, slipped further against the US dollar on Tuesday, pressured by the drop in local equities after the government in the Budget proposed…

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday made a host of Bihar-specific announcements in the Union Budget, which include developing sports infrastructure in the state. The announcements, said Ms Sitharaman, are…

The government on Tuesday proposed central assistance of Rs 2.2 lakh crore for urban housing over the next five years as well as an interest subsidy scheme to facilitate loans…

Riding high on the success of the Chandrayaan-3 mission, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday announced a fund of Rs 1,000 crore to encourage space technology development. The announcement came…

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, outlining the 2024 Union Budget, announced today that the government has dedicated funds for the development of the Vishnupad Temple Corridor and the Mahabodhi Temple Corridor…

Ahead of presenting the Union Budget in Parliament, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman met President Droupadi Murmu in the Rashtrapati Bhawan on Tuesday. The President fed her ‘dahi-cheeni’, a ritual performed…

High courts should pause bail orders only in extraordinary cases, the Supreme Court has said, setting aside a ruling of Delhi High Court and granting the relief to an accused…

Police have registered a case against a 23-year-old woman in Thane city of Maharashtra for allegedly travelling to Pakistan by obtaining a fake passport and visa on the basis of…

With the commencement of the Kanwar Yatra, the Delhi Police has implemented extensive safety and security measures to ensure a smooth pilgrimage. Detailing the preparedness, DCP North East Delhi Joy…

Multiple army teams, equipped with a Ferrex Locator 150 – a specialised ground penetration radar – are engaged in rescue operations after a deadly landslide hit Karnataka’s Uttar Kannada district…

The Enforcement Directorate has arrested a Delhi-based man under the anti-money laundering law in a case linked to an alleged cyber fraud with a woman from the US, official sources…

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Budget in the parliament from 11 am today, and the most anticipation is about whether the government will provide tax relief to the…

A 23-year-old pregnant woman was murdered, her hands and legs chopped off and the mutilated body set on fire in Madhya Pradesh’s Rajgarh district yesterday. Reena Tanwar’s family has alleged…

An Indian Navy warship which was undergoing maintenance at the naval dockyard in Mumbai caught fire today. The navy said a junior sailor is missing and rescue teams are looking…

Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary said that the first Union Budget of the third Modi government will be based on his mantra of “Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas.” Finance…

The Indian Army foiled an infiltration attempt in the Battal sector of Jammu and Kashmir early this morning. The terrorists launched the attack around 3 am and a soldier was…

The full budget for 2024-25, to be presented in Parliament on Tuesday, could possibly increase capital expenditure and may usher in a more standardised approach to taxation, Moody’s Analytics said.…

Saket District Court has recently rejected Shraddha Walkar’s murder case and accused Aftab Amin Poonawala’s plea seeking trial to be held only twice every month to give suitable time to…

The Indian government has increased its budget for the welfare and empowerment of women, marking a 218.8 per cent rise from FY14 to FY25. The surge underscores India’s commitment to…

An ex-serviceman allegedly hacked to death six members of his family, including his mother, a nephew and two nieces while they were asleep in Naraingarh here over a land dispute,…

Five men impersonating candidates and writing answer papers for a teacher recruitment exam — much in the style of Bollywood blockbuster “Munnabhai MBBS” — have been arrested from Bihar’s Saharsa.…

The Karnataka Cabinet that met on Monday night under the leadership of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has given its approval for adopting three resolutions, including one against the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test…

The government must remove or limit the 18 per cent Goods and Services Tax (GST) on mental health services, and allocate resources strategically to help India become a mentally resilient…

The National Testing Agency (NTA) postponed at least 16 exams due to different reasons since its inception in 2018, the Ministry of Education informed the Lok Sabha on Monday. The…

The BJP has called a two-day organisational meeting that begins on Thursday and comes ahead of assembly elections in three states — Haryana, Jharkhand and Maharashtra. Leaders from all three…

Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), in its chargesheet filed against Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) leader K Kavitha, has stated that she was involved in the manipulation and tweaking of the…

Common people have high hopes from the Union Budget 2024-25 which will be presented in the Parliament on Tuesday. Speaking to IANS, small traders from Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Lok…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said the Economic Survey highlights the prevailing strengths of the economy and identifies areas for further growth and progress as “we move towards building…

Pune court on Monday sent Manorama Khedkar, the mother of IAS probationer Puja Khedkar, to 14 days of judicial custody in the case relating to threatening a farmer. She allegedly…

Capital markets regulator Sebi has not received any specific information on any ‘unfair trading’ in the stock market crash on the Lok Sabha poll results day on June 4, which…

A Shiv Sena legislator on Monday demanded that the telecast of the reality show “Bigg Boss” be stopped, claiming that a recent episode of the show had obscene content. Manisha…

Noida Police have arrested six members of a notorious tech-savvy inter-state gang involved in the theft of four-wheel vehicles, officials said on Monday. The police revealed that the gang employed…

The BJP government in Madhya Pradesh has clarified that it has not issued any instructions requiring shop owners to display their names along the Kanwar Yatra route in the state,…

Raising concerns over growing obesity and the increase of consumption of highly processed foods laden with sugars and fat, the Economic Survey said 54 per cent of the total disease…

Nationalist Congress Party (Sharadchandra Pawar) chief Sharad Pawar on Monday met Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde in Mumbai, an official said. Issues pertaining to irrigation, milk prices and sugar factories…

US smartphone major Apple assembled 14 per cent of global iPhones in India in FY24 and the country’s ranking in global electronics export improved by four positions, Economic Survey 2023-24…

A Bengaluru-based woman has been awarded a compensation of Rs five lakh by a consumer forum, nearly 20 years after a 3.2-centimetre surgical needle was left in her body following…

A man from Pune has approached police after finding the photo of his father, who has been missing for the past three years, on a poster of the Maharashtra government’s…

Two teenagers, listening to music via earphones on the railway lines, died after being hit by a train, police said on Monday. Station House Officer (SHO) of Kotwali police station,…

The Supreme Court on Monday junked a plea seeking its direction for allowing arrested political leaders to campaign during elections virtually. A bench of Justices Surya Kant and Ujjal Bhuyan…

Domestic airlines cancelled 7,030 scheduled flights this year till May 31, according to the civil aviation ministry. The carriers are to operate 4,56,919 scheduled departures in 2024, as per the…

The high court told the Delhi Waqf Board on Monday that it can approach the court whenever the Centre takes any action against its properties in connection with the Central…

Some YouTube users in India reportedly experienced trouble uploading videos on the app and website of the Google-owned platform on Monday. This comes after a major global outage of Microsoft…

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will be presenting Modi 3.0’s first budget on July 23. Already, there has been much debate about whether it will bring anything new to the…

A day before his government present its first Budget in the third term, Prime Minister Narendra Modi outlined the agenda for this session with an appeal to the Opposition and…

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman tabled the Economic Survey 2023/24 in Parliament Monday, a day before she will present a record seventh union budget, and described the Indian economy as being…

Panic gripped the passengers of a train on its way to Delhi from Bareilly after they noticed a smoke-like substance emanating from one of its compartments at a railway station…

The Kerala government on Monday ordered a probe after reports of a migrant worker living in a dog’s kennel by paying rent in Ernakulam district surfaced. Labour Minister V Sivankutty…

Television actress Jasmine Bhasin recently suffered an eye injury that has left her in significant pain. In an interview with ETimes, Jasmine revealed that her corneas were damaged after she…

The Bombay High Court on Monday came down heavily on the police and civic authorities for their inability to find a solution for the illegal hawking menace and asked if…

In a shocking incident, a woman has reported being regularly harassed by unknown men in Mumbai’s Juhu area. She shared her ordeal on social media, stating that this is the…

The Economic Survey on Monday flagged a rise in mental health issues among Indians, calling for a paradigm shift towards a bottom-up, whole-of-community approach to address the problem. Paying attention…

The central government’s timely interventions and stability measures by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) helped maintain retail inflation at 5.4% despite the pandemic and geopolitical tensions, according to the…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Ladakh’s Drass on July 26 to mark the 25th anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas. Earlier on Sunday, Lt. Governor of Ladakh Brig (Retd) B…

Three people riding autorickshaws were injured in a crash involving a speeding Audi in Mumbai this morning. This adds to crashes involving luxury cars that have sparked massive outrage in…

The Supreme Court on Monday gave bail to ex-Union minister Ajay Mishra’s son Ashish Mishra in the case related to the 2021 Lakhimpur Kheri violence that claimed eight lives, and…

India’s National Flag Day commemorates the adoption of the Indian national flag on July 22, 1947, by the Constituent Assembly, a few days before the country attained Independence from the…