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.
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.
Paris Olympics: Mirabai Chanu eyeing historic second medal in another lone ranger effort
Mumbai, July 24 - One of the four individual Indian athletes hoping for a repeat of their success from the Tokyo Olympics and win back-to-back medals, weightlifter Saikhom Mirabai Chanu is the lone weightlifter representing the country in the Paris Olympic Games.
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.
US Secret Service Deputy Director tapped as acting chief
Washington, July 24 - Deputy Director of the United States Secret Service Ronald L. Rowe, Jr. was tapped to serve as the agency's acting chief, following Director Kimberly Cheatle's resignation amid mounting pressure.
Will respond to ‘theft’ of assets, retaliation may be ‘harsh’: Russia
Moscow, July 23 - Russia will retaliate against the West over its expropriation of the country's sovereign assets, and the response could be "harsh", top officials said on Tuesday.
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.
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
‘Indexation’ from mutual funds has gone away: Edelweiss’ Radhika Gupta
New Delhi, July 23 - Radhika Gupta, Edelweiss MD and CEO of Edelweiss Asset Management Company (AMC), said on Tuesday that the concept of indexation has gone away from mutual funds (MFs).
Union Budget only for Andhra, Bihar; Maha got nothing, says MVA
Mumbai, July 23 - The Opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi on Tuesday slammed the Union Budget 2024-2025 as “intended only for Andhra Pradesh and Bihar”, “copying many points of the INDIA alliance Lok Sabha manifesto” with “nothing for the farmers.”
No sufficient material on record to order re-exam for NEET-UG 2024: SC
New Delhi, July 23 - In a big blow to the litigants alleging irregularities in the NEET-UG 2024, the Supreme Court said on Tuesday that sufficient material was not available on record to order a re-test.
Nari Shakti budget aims to empower PM’s vision of developed India: Kumaraswamy
Bengaluru, July 23 - Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel, HD Kumaraswamy stated on Tuesday that the 'Nari Shakti’ budget aims to empower Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of a 'Developed India' and significantly benefit women.
EAM Jaishankar to attend key ASEAN, Quad Foreign Ministers’ meeting
New Delhi, July 23 - External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar is expected to hold significant discussions with his counterparts from several Southeast nations besides foreign ministers of Australia, Japan and the United States, over the next few days at the ASEAN Foreign Ministers'
Union Budget: Indian startup ecosystem hails angel tax abolition
New Delhi, July 23 - The Indian startup ecosystem on Tuesday hailed the Union Budget 2024 for abolishing angel tax -- the tax imposed on funds raised by startups from angel investors -- for all classes of financiers.
Budget to benefit all segments of society, says PM Modi
New Delhi, July 23 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said the Union Budget 2024-25 would ensure inclusive growth, benefiting every segment of society and pave the way for a developed India.
Union Budget: A forward-looking one, centred on continuity in economic policy
New Delhi: The Union Budget 2024-25 is a clear indication that the Modi government would continue to cater to its four core constituencies on a priority basis - women, poor, youth and farmers.
Delhi HC orders removal of social media posts defaming Speaker Om Birla’s daughter
New Delhi, July 23 - The Delhi High Court on Tuesday directed removal of social media posts defaming IRPS officer and Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla’s daughter, Anjali Birla.
Union Budget 2024-25 earmarks Rs 4,883 crore as aid to neighbouring countries
New Delhi, July 23 - India has allocated Rs 4,883 crore as aid to foreign countries in the Union budget tabled by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in Parliament on Tuesday.
MP gave 29 LS seats to BJP but got nothing in Budget: Congress
Bhopal, July 23 - Madhya Pradesh Congress Chief Jitendra Patwari on Tuesday criticised the BJP and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying that the state gave all its 29 seats to the party but in return, they have failed its people.
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.