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From tax exemptions, vaccine fund, FDI boost to disinvestment: Major highlights of Budget 2021-22

The budget this year is one of the most significant ones as it has come during the time of Covid-19 pandemic and therefore, it also needs to be noted that the economy will take a minimum of two years time to reach pre-pandemic levels.

Feb 1, 2021

Budget 2021: Swasth Bharat scheme, income tax relief for senior citizen | Highlights

At the beginning of the Union Budget session, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the PM Atmanirbhar Swasth Bharat Yojana with a corpus of Rs 64,000 crore.

Feb 1, 2021

Wildlife Crime Control Bureau busts animal trafficking syndicates in J&K, 1 arrested

The officials of WCCB flew from Delhi to conduct simultaneous raids to expose the illegal trafficking in Anantnag and Manwal, along with officers from Jammu and Kashmir Chief Wildlife Warden and Police on Friday.

Jan 31, 2021

Think nasal swab is painful; wait till you see how China is testing citizens for COVID-19 [details]

It should be noted that there is no proper research so far to support this theory to prove just how effective it is as compared to the nasal and throat swabs.

Jan 28, 2021

Black Friday Deals At GameStop Leaked; $330 For Xbox One Assasin's Creed Bundle, $400 For PS4 GTA V and More

GameStop shares surge 1,700% in 2 weeks, Nasdaq CEO calls for urgent halt on its trading

It was a handiwork of groups connected via online brokerage apps like Robinhood.com who discuss stocks on anonymous social media messaging boards like Reddit and manipulate a particular stock

Jan 28, 2021

All activities allowed outside containment zones; new COVID-19 restrictions released [guidelines]

Here's a detailed look at the new COVID-19 guidelines released by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) on Wednesday.

Jan 27, 2021

Sensex plunges by 1,000 points mid-day, closes 938 points down due to heavy selling

Sensex closed on Wednesday, down 937.66 points or 1.94% at 47,409.93, and the Nifty at 271.40 points or 1.91% down at 13,967.50

Jan 27, 2021

After Covid Agenda: Sanjaya Baru's new book pitches for 12 points to restore economy

With the 'animal spirits of private enterprise' considerably dampened, opinion is divided among analysts on the shape of the recovery curve and the pace of recovery, writes Baru in the book "Beyond Coronavirus's Shadow - Mapping India's Economic Resurgence"

Jan 26, 2021

Padma Awards 2021: SP Balasubramaniam, Tarun Gogoi, among 119 awardees [full list]

The Ministry of Home Affairs on Monday announced the awards that include seven Padma Vibhushan awards, 10 Padma Bhushan awards and 102 Padma Shri awards. Here's the full list.

Jan 25, 2021

Master box office collection: Here's how much Vijay-starrer has minted in South India

Vijay and Vijay Sethupathi's Master, which was released on 13 January, has made a fantastic collection at the box office in 10 days.

Jan 24, 2021

Falling rupee and impact on bank preparedness in fight against Covid-19

Intervention Impact: RBI expected to rein-in rising rupee (Currency Watch)

Experts contend that effects of large FIIs' inflows will be neutralised by the RBI as it aims to keep the country's exports competitiveness.

Jan 24, 2021

On Republic Day, Karnataka Farmers plan to enter Bengaluru from all districts [Details]

In solidarity with farmers' protest, Karnataka farmer unions have decided to hold a rally on Republic Day in Bengaluru.

Jan 23, 2021

Sensex crosses 50,000-mark on Thursday; Markets upbeat after Biden swearing-in

Sensex drops 550 points, holds on to 49,000 range

Despite a positive RBI report, Sensex, which crossed record 50,000 mark on Thursday dovetailed a day later due to heavy selling in banking, finance and metal stocks

Jan 22, 2021

Deradicalisation of youth in J&K need of the hour; religious leaders commit to peace

In a major step towards deradicalisation of youth in Jammu and Kashmir, prominent religious leaders came together to better the UT.