Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman

Union Budget 2024: What becomes costlier now?

With Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announcing a major reduction in customs duty on cancer drugs and mobile phones, it is set to considerably bring down their prices in the market. The three cancer drugs are Trastuzumab deruxtecan, Osimertinib and Durvalumab. Jul 23, 2024
Monsoon Session of Parliament begins today

Monsoon Session of Parliament: A Confluence of Debate and Decision

Key bills to be presented include the Bharatiya Vayuyan Vidheyak, 2024, and the Disaster Management (Amendment) Law Bill. The opposition, led by Congress, plans to challenge the government on issues such as public examination irregularities, price rise, and unemployment. Jul 22, 2024
Over 34.7 cr Ayushman Bharat cards generated: Economic Survey

Ayushman Bharat cards cross 34.7 crore; leads nation's healthcare tranformation

In a significant stride towards universal healthcare, India's Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced that over 34.7 crore Ayushman Bharat cards have been generated. This announcement was made during the tabling of the Economic Survey document in Parliament, a day before the Union Budget announcement. Jul 22, 2024
Paris Olympics: All eyes on Bopanna and Sumit as India aim to relive 1996 tennis triumph

Indian Tennis Aims for Olympic Glory in Paris 2024

The 1996 Atlanta Summer Games marked a historic moment for Indian tennis, with Leander Paes clinching a bronze medal. This victory remains the only Olympic medal won by an Indian tennis player. Fast forward to 2024, and India is aiming to recreate that historic triumph and end a 28-year-long medal drought in a sport predominantly dominated by European countries. Jul 21, 2024