Centre lacks ‘fairness’, no point attending NITI Ayog meeting: Shivakumar
Bengaluru, July 24 - Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Wednesday defended Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's decision to boycott the NITI Ayog Governing Council meeting scheduled in the national capital on July 27, stating that there is no point in attending the same
Over one crore tourists visited J&K in six months: Centre
Srinagar, July 24 - The Centre said on Wednesday that over one crore tourists visited Jammu and Kashmir till June 2024.
Centre to build 5,833 new EV charging stations along national highways
New Delhi, July 24 - The country now has 5,293 electric vehicle (EV) charging stations along the national highways and has set a target of establishing 5,833 more along the highways out of a total of 7,432, the Ministry of Road Transport &
Budget 2024 sets new precedent for prioritising job creation, skilling: Jayant Chaudhary
New Delhi, July 24 - For the first time, the Union Budget 2024 places a significant focus on employment-linked schemes, setting a new precedent for prioritising job creation and skilling in our nation, Jayant Chaudhary, Minister of State for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
SC refuses to examine plea seeking integration of tribunals into NJDG
New Delhi, July 24 - The Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to examine a PIL seeking integration of tribunals established under various statutes into the National Judicial Data Grid (NJDG).
Union Budget: Increased allocation for Khelo India draws positive response
New Delhi, July 23 - Sports industry watchers on Saturday welcomed the government's decision to allocate increased funds for Khelo India, the Centre's flagship project that will get Rs 900 crore in the 2024-25 financial year.
Maha to fund laser sound & light show at Kargil War Memorial in Drass
Mumbai, July 24 - Ahead of the July 26 Silver Jubilee celebrations of the nation’s victory in the 1999 Kargil War, the Maharashtra government has decided to finance a laser sound & light show at the iconic Kargil War Memorial (KWM) in Drass,
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.
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.
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
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.
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 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.
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
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.
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
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.
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.