K’taka BJP MLAs raise slogans, sing bhajans during night-long protest against MUDA scam
Bengaluru, July 25 - The BJP legislators in both the Assembly and Council in Karnataka on Wednesday danced, sloganeered, and sang bhajans during their night-long agitation in the Vidhana Soudha, protesting the denial of an opportunity to debate the Mysuru Urban Development Authority
India, UK launch joint Technology Security Initiative spanning 7 key areas
New Delhi, July 24 - The Indian and UK Prime Ministers, recognising the increasing role of technology in national security and economic development, have launched a new ‘Technology Security Initiative’ (TSI), spanning seven vital sectors, to elevate the strategic partnership between the two
Will further strengthen our friendship with India: Bhutanese PM after meeting Gautam Adani
Ahmedabad, July 24 - Bhutan King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and Prime Minister Dasho Tshering Tobgay on Wednesday said their visit will further strengthen the friendship ties between Bhutan and Bharat, as they wrapped up the three-day visit to Gujarat where they also
SC mulls formation of expert panel to resolve grievances of protesting farmers
New Delhi, July 24 - The Supreme Court on Wednesday mulled the formation of an expert panel to find a solution to the grievances of protesting farmers.
‘You are a woman, you don’t know anything’: Bihar CM to RJD MLA amid Assembly ruckus
Patna, July 24 - Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Wednesday sparked a fresh controversy when he made a disparaging comment on a woman MLA amid aggressive protests by the opposition members in the Assembly.
Terrorists in J&K will either land in jail or be sent to hell: Union Minister
Srinagar/New Delhi, July 24 - Union Minister of State for Home Affairs, Nityanand Rai, said on Wednesday that terrorists in J&K will either land in jail or be sent to hell.
Telangana MLA performs two emergency C-sections in flood-hit Bhadrachalam
Hyderabad, July 24 - A Congress MLA in Telangana, who is also a surgeon, performed emergency caesarean sections on two pregnant women in flood-hit Bhadradri Kothagudem District.
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
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.
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
18 killed as plane crashes in Nepal
Kathmandu, July 24 - Eighteen people were killed after a plane crashed during take-off at the Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) in Kathmandu on Wednesday, local media reported.
Adani Green begins wind generation from Khavda renewable energy plant
Ahmedabad, July 24 - Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL) on Wednesday said it has operationalised the first 250 MW wind capacity at the world’s largest 30,000 MW (30 GW) renewable energy plant at Khavda, Gujarat.
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
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.
Four killed as plane with 19 people on board crashes in Nepal
Kathmandu, July 24 - Four people were killed after a plane with 19 people on board crashed at the Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) in Kathmandu on Wednesday, local media reported.
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.