India rises in global passport index, allows visa-free access to 58 nations
New Delhi, July 24 - India has been ranked at 82nd spot on a global passport index, allowing Indians visa-free entry to 58 countries, including popular destinations like Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand.
Meta AI now available in Hindi, unveils largest and most capable open-source model
New Delhi, July 24 - Tech giant Meta on Wednesday announced that its artificial intelligence assistant Meta AI is now available in seven new languages including Hindi, and has become more creative and smarter.
Telangana Cyber Security Bureau busts international fraud network
Hyderabad, July 23 - The Telangana Cyber Security Bureau (TGCSB) has busted an international fraud network with the arrest of three accused in Rs 5.40 crore scam, officials said on Tuesday.
Hina Khan shares picture with beau Rocky, calls him her ‘strength’ in difficult times
Mumbai, July 24 - Actress Hina Khan, who is known for her work in television, has been documenting her journey after she was diagnosed with stage three breast cancer.
Ali Fazal to essay lead opposite Samantha Ruth Prabhu in ‘Rakht Brahmand’
Mumbai, July 24 - Actor Ali Fazal, who is basking on the success of the third season of the streaming show ‘Mirzapur’, is set to join the cast of the upcoming series ‘Rakht Brahmand’. He will be seen in the lead role opposite
Over 23 lakh new employees figure on ESIC payroll data in May
New Delhi, July 24 - The latest provisional payroll data of the Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) released on Wednesday revealed that 23.05 lakh new employees were added in May, which represents a growth of 14 per cent in net registrations compared to
Explainer: How full Budget 2024 compares with Interim Budget
New Delhi, July 24 - The full budget for 2024-25 presented by the Finance Minister in Parliament on Tuesday has accelerated the thrust of the Interim Budget on empowering youth, women, farmers and the poor, with the introduction of bold path-breaking initiatives to
All eyes on Laos as ASEAN meetings begin in Vientiane
Vientiane, July 24 - The ASEAN Foreign Ministers had an Interface with the representatives of the ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR) in the Laotian capital of Vientiane, on Wednesday.
18 killed as plane crashes in Nepal
Kathmandu, July 24 - Eighteen people were killed after a plane crashed during take-off at the Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) in Kathmandu on Wednesday, local media reported.
Adani Green begins wind generation from Khavda renewable energy plant
Ahmedabad, July 24 - Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL) on Wednesday said it has operationalised the first 250 MW wind capacity at the world’s largest 30,000 MW (30 GW) renewable energy plant at Khavda, Gujarat.
Experts hail customs cut on X-ray components, raise concern on inadequate health investment
New Delhi, July 24 - The Union Budget 2024-25 is "real world" and harnesses domestic and international currents optimally, but not mentioning health among the nine top priorities of the government is a concern, said experts here on Wednesday.
Share of Telugu states in Central taxes goes up
Hyderabad/Amaravati, July 24 - The share of Telugu states in Central taxes and duties for 2024-25 has gone up, according to the Union Budget Estimates.
Sensex trades lower amid volatility
Mumbai, July 24 - India's frontline indices opened in the red on Wednesday as heavyweights like HUL and Bajaj Finance emerged as top losers.
Tesla’s profit tanks 45 pc in Q2, Musk plans to reveal robotaxi in October
San Francisco, July 24 - Elon Musk-run Tesla has reported $1.5 billion in profit for the April-June period (Q2) this year, down 45 per cent from the same period in 2023.
Rajasthan gets new industrial park in Union Budget 2024
Jaipur, July 24 - 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 Central taxes this time.
Budget gives big push to fisheries sector with 54 per cent hike in outlay
New Delhi, July 23 - The Union Budget 2024-25, presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in the Parliament on Tuesday, has hiked the allocation for the Department of Fisheries by 54 per cent to Rs 2,616.44 crore from Rs 1,701 crore (Revised Estimates)
Experts clarify new capital gains tax regime for realty sector
New Delhi, July 23 - Amid the confusion over the government eliminating the indexation benefit on calculating long-term capital gains tax (LTCG) on property which led to real estate stocks nosediving, some experts tried to assuage people, saying even in property, new tax
Budget reflects PM Modi’s vision for India’s growth: MP Finance Minister
Bhopal, July 23 - Madhya Pradesh Finance Minister Jagdish Devda on Tuesday said the comprehensive annual Budget presented on Tuesday showed Prime Minister Narendra Modi government’s vision for the country.
Budget spurs India’s efforts to break China’s dominance in critical minerals
New Delhi, July 23 - Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, presenting the Budget 2024-25 on Tuesday, announced the setting up of a Critical Mineral Mission for domestic production, recycling of critical minerals, and overseas acquisition of critical mineral assets.
This Budget key to make India a developed nation: Haryana CM
Gurugram, July 23 - Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Tuesday said that the first full Budget of the NDA government under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi aims to fulfil the hopes and aspirations of the poor, women, farmers, and