Over 23 lakh new employees figure on ESIC payroll data in May

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

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Explainer: How full Budget 2024 compares with Interim Budget

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

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Experts hail customs cut on X-ray components, raise concern on inadequate health investment

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.

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Share of Telugu states in Central taxes goes up

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.

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Rajasthan gets new industrial park in Union Budget 2024

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.

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Budget reflects PM Modi’s vision for India’s growth: MP Finance Minister

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.

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This Budget key to make India a developed nation: Haryana CM

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

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Budget 2024: Good at macro level but fails to address concerns of middle-class

Budget 2024: Good at macro level but fails to address concerns of middle-class

New Delhi: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the first budget of Modi 3.0 and middle-class taxpayers were expecting some tax cuts.

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Budget: Leading tea body welcomes scheme for welfare of tea workers

Budget: Leading tea body welcomes scheme for welfare of tea workers

Guwahati, July 23 - The Tea Association of India (TAI), the largest tea industry body in India, on Tuesday welcomed the scheme “Pradhan Mantri Cha Shramik Protsahan Yojana'' (PMCSPY)”, announced in the Central budget 2024-25 devised for the welfare of tea workers especially

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Budget neglects women, poor & farmers: Punjab Finance Minister

Budget neglects women, poor & farmers: Punjab Finance Minister

Chandigarh, July 23 - Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema on Tuesday criticised the Union Budget for 2024-25, presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, for neglecting the concerns of the women, poor, and farmers.

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Budget aims to translate vision of empowering J&K’s society: L-G

Budget aims to translate vision of empowering J&K’s society: L-G

Srinagar, July 23 - J&K Lt Governor (L-G) Manoj Sinha said on Tuesday that the Union Budget has focused on productivity and resilience in agriculture which will greatly benefit the UT.

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Rs 7545 cr allocated to Maha, Oppn reacted without reading Budget: Dy CM

Rs 7545 cr allocated to Maha, Oppn reacted without reading Budget: Dy CM

Mumbai, July 23 - Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday said that the state’s opposition has reacted to the Budget without reading it.

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Budget will steer India towards sustainable path: Experts

Budget will steer India towards sustainable path: Experts

New Delhi, July 23 - The Union Budget 2024-25 presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday included several key initiatives like energy transition pathways, climate finance, improving water resources management, and measures related to irrigation and flood management that will boost India's

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FICCI-NEAC says budget announcements will boost linkages of NE with rest of India

FICCI-NEAC says budget announcements will boost linkages of NE with rest of India

Guwahati, July 23 - Leading industry body FICCI North East Advisory Council (NEAC) on Tuesday hailed the Union budget saying that it has taken positive steps towards the holistic development of the northeastern states.

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Budget to create opportunities, unlock multipliers for economy: BSE MD and CEO

Budget to create opportunities, unlock multipliers for economy: BSE MD and CEO

New Delhi, July 23 - Sundararaman Ramamurthy, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) lauded the Union Budget and its nine priorities for thrust on the middle-class and inclusiveness of all segments including poor, youth, women

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Centre has earmarked substantial funds for TN: BJP

Centre has earmarked substantial funds for TN: BJP

Chennai, July 23 - Tamil Nadu BJP Spokesperson A.N.S. Prasad on Tuesday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led Central government has unveiled a visionary Budget and earmarked substantial funds for the comprehensive development of Tamil Nadu.

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Here’s how new capital gain proposal helps investors save tax

Here’s how new capital gain proposal helps investors save tax

New Delhi, July 24 - The proposal to remove indexation benefit in the long-term capital gain calculation in the Union Budget 2024-25 will ultimately be beneficial to investors, the Centre has said

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Outrageous allegation: Sitharaman blasts Oppn over claims of ‘biased’ Budget

Outrageous allegation: Sitharaman blasts Oppn over claims of ‘biased’ Budget

New Delhi, July 24 - Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, in a strong rebuttal to the Opposition’s charge of the Union Budget being ‘politically biased’ towards the non-NDA states, said that all states have got equal and dedicated funds allocation.

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Illegal cutting of trees in Nainital: NGT summons Uttrakhand officials for ‘lack of sincerity’

Illegal cutting of trees in Nainital: NGT summons Uttrakhand officials for ‘lack of sincerity’

New Delhi, July 24 - The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has summoned the personal presence of Uttarakhand’s Principal Secretary of the Environment and Forest Department, Member Secretary of the Uttarakhand Pollution Control Board and Divisional Commissioner for "lack of sincerity" in a case

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UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy arrives in New Delhi; to call on PM Modi, other dignitaries

UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy arrives in New Delhi; to call on PM Modi, other dignitaries

New Delhi, July 24 - UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy landed in New Delhi on Wednesday for his first official visit since he assumed office.

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