This Budget is an attempt to save NDA govt: Shivakumar

This Budget is an attempt to save NDA govt: Shivakumar

Bengaluru, July 23 - Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Tuesday said that the Budget presented by the Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is an attempt to ‘save’ the NDA government.

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Paris Olympics: Australian water polo player tests Covid-19 positive

Paris Olympics: Australian water polo player tests Covid-19 positive

Paris, July 23 - An Australian water polo player has been isolated at the Paris Games following a positive Covid-19 test, as confirmed by the country's Olympic team chief, Anna Meares, on Tuesday.

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Centre’s focus on developing key spiritual landmarks a commendable move: Experts

Centre’s focus on developing key spiritual landmarks a commendable move: Experts

New Delhi, July 23 - The government’s focus on the development of notable spiritual landmarks in the Union Budget 2024-25 is a commendable move, said experts on Tuesday.

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Top industry chambers laud fiscal consolidation, tax reforms, job creation

Top industry chambers laud fiscal consolidation, tax reforms, job creation

New Delhi, July 23 - Leading industry chambers on Tuesday lauded the Union Budget 2024-2025, saying it is a people-centric budget which balances equitable growth with fiscal sustainability.

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Giriraj Singh says Budget will prove to be a milestone for Bihar

Giriraj Singh says Budget will prove to be a milestone for Bihar

New Delhi, July 23 - Giriraj Singh, the BJP MP from Bihar's Begusarai, said on Tuesday that the Union Budget 2024-25 is built on four pillars -- women, farmers, youth, and workers.

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Budget will strengthen foundation of Aatmanirbhar Bharat: Union Minister

Budget will strengthen foundation of Aatmanirbhar Bharat: Union Minister

Jaipur, July 23 - Union Culture and Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat on Tuesday said that the Budget will further strengthen the foundation of Aatmanirbhar Bharat.

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Goa CM hails budget, says it will benefit the coastal state

Goa CM hails budget, says it will benefit the coastal state

Panaji, July 23 - Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Tuesday hailed the Union budget presented in Parliament by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, saying it has given priority to employment, infrastructure and promotion of tourism, which would also help the coastal state.

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Sensex recovers after robust budget, Titan and ITC top gainers

Sensex recovers after robust budget, Titan and ITC top gainers

Mumbai, July 23 - Indian equity indices made a smart recovery from the day's lows and closed flat on Tuesday, following robust budget announcements.

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IIT Bombay innovates to optimise fuel cell electric vehicle components

IIT Bombay innovates to optimise fuel cell electric vehicle components

New Delhi, July 23 - Researchers from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay on Tuesday informed that they have developed a novel optimisation method for determining the ideal weight and size distribution of components in fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs).

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Budget focus on job creation, education for youngsters: Punjab BJP chief

Budget focus on job creation, education for youngsters: Punjab BJP chief

Chandigarh, July 23 - Punjab BJP President Sunil Jakhar on Tuesday lauded the Budget, saying that it is an abiding promise towards achieving the inclusive vision of ‘Viksit Bharat’.

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Budget hikes defence allocation by 4.79 pc to Rs 6.22 lakh crore

Budget hikes defence allocation by 4.79 pc to Rs 6.22 lakh crore

New Delhi, July 23 - The Union Budget 2024-25 has allocated Rs 6.22 lakh crore for the Ministry of Defence (MoD), the highest among all the ministries.

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Centre’s 8-point booster for MSMEs to help them compete globally

Centre’s 8-point booster for MSMEs to help them compete globally

New Delhi, July 23 - In a booster for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), the government on Tuesday formulated a detailed package that covers financing, regulatory changes and technology support for them to grow and also compete globally.

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Centre took revenge for losing 11 seats in Raj via budget: Dotasra

Centre took revenge for losing 11 seats in Raj via budget: Dotasra

Jaipur, July 23 - The Rajasthan Congress on Tuesday launched a scathing attack on the Narendra Modi government, saying the Centre has taken revenge for losing 11 Lok Sabha seats in the desert state via the Union Budget 2024-25.

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Police destroy 251 acres of poppy plantation in Afghanistan

Police destroy 251 acres of poppy plantation in Afghanistan

Kabul, July 23 - The counter-narcotics police have destroyed 251 acres of poppy plantation in north Afghanistan's Baghlan province, a statement by the provincial police office said on Tuesday.

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Union Budget: Assam CM thanks Centre for special assistance to tackle floods

Union Budget: Assam CM thanks Centre for special assistance to tackle floods

Guwahati, July 23 - Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday thanked Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman for proposing special assistance to the state to meet the challenges posed by recurring floods.

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Experts hail Rs 1.48 lakh cr Budget allocation for education, employment & skilling

Experts hail Rs 1.48 lakh cr Budget allocation for education, employment & skilling

New Delhi, July 23 - Experts hailed the Rs 1.48 lakh crore allocation for education, employment, and skilling in the Union Budget presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in the Parliament on Tuesday.

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Bihar Dy CM thanks Centre for infrastructure projects

Bihar Dy CM thanks Centre for infrastructure projects

Patna July 23 - After the Central government announced on Tuesday several infrastructure projects for Bihar, Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary, who is also the state's Finance Minister, expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman for their

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Raj CM hails ‘public welfare Budget’, terms it vision for developed India

Raj CM hails ‘public welfare Budget’, terms it vision for developed India

Jaipur, July 23 - Rajasthan CM Bhajanlal Sharma on Tuesday hailed the Union Budget, saying it is a public welfare Budget that will pave the way for making India a $5 trillion economy.

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Shinde hails tax structure changes saying Maha will remain leader in collection

Shinde hails tax structure changes saying Maha will remain leader in collection

Mumbai, July 23 - Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reaffirmed the trust of crores of countrymen by giving relief through major changes in the tax structure.

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Budget gives big boost to agriculture sector

Budget gives big boost to agriculture sector

New Delhi, July 23 -: Finance Minister Niramala Sitharaman announced an outlay of Rs 1.52 lakh crore in Budget 2024-25 to boost production and resilience in the agriculture and allied sectors.

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