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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Budget heralds big bang tax reforms, simplifies long term capital gains: Experts

Budget heralds big bang tax reforms, simplifies long term capital gains: Experts

New Delhi, July 24 - The Union Budget under Prime Minister Narendra Modi 3.0 contains some big bang tax reforms and the government is sticking to its path of simplifying and streamlining the entire tax regime, experts said on Wednesday.

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Soldier injured in gunfight with terrorists in J&K’s Kupwara succumbs to injuries

Soldier injured in gunfight with terrorists in J&K’s Kupwara succumbs to injuries

Srinagar, July 24 - The soldier injured in an encounter with the terrorists on Wednesday in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kupwara district, succumbed to injuries in the hospital.

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Amarnath Yatra proceeding peacefully, another batch of pilgrims leaves for Valley

Amarnath Yatra proceeding peacefully, another batch of pilgrims leaves for Valley

Jammu, July 24 - The ongoing Amarnath Yatra has been proceeding peacefully since it started on June 29 as another batch of 2,907 pilgrims left Jammu’s Bhagwati Nagar Yatri Niwas for the Valley on Wednesday morning in two escorted convoys.

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INDIA bloc protests against Union Budget, terms it ‘discriminatory’

INDIA bloc protests against Union Budget, terms it ‘discriminatory’

New Delhi, July 24 - The opposition INDIA bloc leaders on Wednesday staged a protest in Parliament premises against the Union Budget.

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Budget increases expenditure for National Health Mission, proposes digital public infra

Budget increases expenditure for National Health Mission, proposes digital public infra

New Delhi, July 24 - The Union Budget has increased expenditure for the National Health Mission (NHM) by about Rs 4,000 crore and also proposed digital public infrastructure (DPI) at a population scale.

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India the most exciting economic story in world: UKIBC on Union Budget

India the most exciting economic story in world: UKIBC on Union Budget

New Delhi, July 24 - Calling India the most exciting economic story in the world, The UK India Business Council on Wednesday congratulated Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and the government for an emphasis on facilitating foreign investments and commitment towards fiscal stability in

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Time to invest in stocks which can deliver superior returns: Experts on LTCG tax

Time to invest in stocks which can deliver superior returns: Experts on LTCG tax

New Delhi, July 24 - Stock market experts on Wednesday said that investors should focus on buying stocks which can deliver superior returns after a marginal increase in long-term capital gains tax (LTCG) on equity becomes a reality.

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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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One terrorist killed, soldier injured in ongoing gunfight in J&K’s Kupwara

One terrorist killed, soldier injured in ongoing gunfight in J&K’s Kupwara

Srinagar, July 24 - One terrorist was killed and a soldier injured on Wednesday in an ongoing encounter in J&K’s Kupwara district.

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K’taka CM to boycott NITI Aayog meeting for ‘neglecting’ state in Budget

K’taka CM to boycott NITI Aayog meeting for ‘neglecting’ state in Budget

Bengaluru, July 24 - Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said on Tuesday evening that he will not take part in the NITI Aayog Governing Council meeting to be chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the national capital on July 27.

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Odisha Minister demands Naveen Patnaik’s arrest for ‘indiscipline’ in House

Odisha Minister demands Naveen Patnaik’s arrest for ‘indiscipline’ in House

Bhubaneswar, July 24 - With the Odisha Assembly continuing to witness ruckus for the second day, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Mukesh Mahaling on Tuesday sought the arrest of BJD President and Leader of Opposition (LoP) Naveen Patnaik for alleged indiscipline during Governor address Raghubar

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