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Wildfires rage across US; prompt evacuations, highway shutdown

Wildfires rage across California, Oregon, Washington states in US; Evacuations, highway shutdown underway

Wildfires continue raging across the western United States, prompting thousands to evacuate, together with the highways' shutdown.

Jul 25, 2024

Trump loses cool, calls Kamala Harris a left 'lunatic'

Trump also criticized Harris for boycotting Netanyahu's address to Congress, terming her anti-Jewish, ignoring the fact that Harris is married to a Jewish man, Doug Emhoff.

Jul 25, 2024

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Minister of State in Finance Pankaj Chaudhary and other members of finance ministry leave to present the budget in Parliament

How full Budget 2024 compares with Interim Budget: Explained

The Union Budget 2024-25 focuses on empowering youth, women, farmers, and the poor, with significant allocations for employment and skilling. Fiscal consolidation is strengthened, with a reduced fiscal deficit target and lower planned gross market borrowing. Revised tax slabs and a comprehensive review of the Income Tax Act aim to simplify tax compliance and boost sectors. The budget retains a high allocation for the Ministry of Defence, promoting 'Aatmanirbharta' in Defence technology and manufacturing.

Jul 24, 2024

NCPCR slaps notice to Netflix for showing smutty content accessible by kids

NCPCR issues notice to Netflix over 'explicit adult content' accessible to minors

In a significant move, the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) has taken a firm stand against the streaming giant Netflix. The commission has accused Netflix of showcasing explicit adult content that is easily accessible to minors.

Jul 24, 2024

INDIA bloc calls Union Budget 'discriminatory', holds protest with placards

Holding posters, the leaders raised slogans against the government, saying that the Budget was for "kursi Bachao" only.

Jul 24, 2024

Budget 2024-2025 explained, but through social media memes

As the political parties got busy in applauding or criticizing the key features, a lot of social media memes focused on the status and treatment of the the Indian middle class in the budget

Jul 23, 2024

Very little to cheer about in Budget; only Bihar, Andhra gained: Shashi Tharoor

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Tuesday criticised the Central government over the Union Budget, saying that there was very "little to cheer about" in the Budget as it has failed to address the issues of common people and only the two states of Bihar and Andhra Pradesh gained and other states did not.

Jul 23, 2024

9 priorities of Union Budget: FM unveils road map for 'Viksit Bharat'

Nine priorities of Union Budget: FM unveils road map for 'Viksit Bharat'

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, presenting her seventh consecutive Budget and her first in Modi 3.0, spotlighted nine priority areas for generating ample opportunities for all.

Jul 23, 2024

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman

Union Budget gives major push to Bihar but ends with promise to facilitate 'loans' for AP capital

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday presented the Union Budget 2024 in Parliament aimed at giving a major push to Bihar than Andhra Pradesh in view of the upcoming elections in the state.

Jul 23, 2024

Indian real estate registers $2.5 bn in investments in Q2

Union Budget: Centre to assign ULPIN to all land in rural areas, realtors upbeat

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday, while presenting the Union Budget in Parliament, announced a slew of land-related reforms and action proposals, including assigning Unique Land Parcel Identification Number (ULPIN) to all land in rural areas.

Jul 23, 2024

Farm sector gets boost as Agri Infra Fund mobilises Rs 73,194 crore: Eco Survey

The Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF) launched by the Government to spur growth in the farm sector has succeeded in mobilising an investment of Rs 73194 crore, according to the Economic Survey released on Monday.

Jul 22, 2024

India made significant progress on climate action: Economic Survey

Recognising its position as one of the most climate-vulnerable countries, India has made significant progress on environmental protection, according to the Economic Survey 2023-24.

Jul 22, 2024

No special status to Bihar, reiterates Centre in Lok Sabha; RJD takes 'toy' jibe

The Centre on Monday ruled out special status to Bihar, a long-standing demand by the state-based parties including BJP's key ally JD (U). The rejection of special status resulted in pointed jibes from Lalu Yadav's Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) which also demanded the resignation of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar.

Jul 22, 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

Economic Survey pegs India's GDP growth rate at 6.5-7 pc for 2024-25

The Economic Survey tabled by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in Parliament on Monday projects India's GDP growth rate at 6.5 to 7 per cent for 2024-25 as it sees the economy on a strong wicket.

Jul 22, 2024

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Search Results for: United states

Wildfires rage across California, Oregon, Washington states in US; Evacuations, highway shutdown underway

Trump loses cool, calls Kamala Harris a left 'lunatic'

How full Budget 2024 compares with Interim Budget: Explained

NCPCR issues notice to Netflix over 'explicit adult content' accessible to minors

INDIA bloc calls Union Budget 'discriminatory', holds protest with placards

Budget 2024-2025 explained, but through social media memes

Very little to cheer about in Budget; only Bihar, Andhra gained: Shashi Tharoor

Nine priorities of Union Budget: FM unveils road map for 'Viksit Bharat'

Union Budget gives major push to Bihar but ends with promise to facilitate 'loans' for AP capital

Union Budget: Centre to assign ULPIN to all land in rural areas, realtors upbeat

Farm sector gets boost as Agri Infra Fund mobilises Rs 73,194 crore: Eco Survey

India made significant progress on climate action: Economic Survey

No special status to Bihar, reiterates Centre in Lok Sabha; RJD takes 'toy' jibe

Monsoon Session of Parliament: A Confluence of Debate and Decision

Economic Survey pegs India's GDP growth rate at 6.5-7 pc for 2024-25

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

Dhanush's Captain Miller has no buyers in Telugu states? Here's why

Deepika Padukone is a sight to behold in velvet gown; attends Academy Museum Gala with Selena Gomez, Dua Lip [see pics]