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All women motorbike rally kicks off from Leh to Kargil; commomarates 25th anniversary of Kargil war

The 1999 Kargil War stands as a testament to the valor of the Indian Armed Forces, who fought bravely in the harsh high-altitude terrains of Jammu and Kashmir. This decisive victory, celebrated annually as Kargil Vijay Diwas on 26 July, marks its 25th anniversary this year.

Jul 24, 2024

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Minister of State in Finance Pankaj Chaudhary and other members of finance ministry leave to present the budget in Parliament

How full Budget 2024 compares with Interim Budget: Explained

The Union Budget 2024-25 focuses on empowering youth, women, farmers, and the poor, with significant allocations for employment and skilling. Fiscal consolidation is strengthened, with a reduced fiscal deficit target and lower planned gross market borrowing. Revised tax slabs and a comprehensive review of the Income Tax Act aim to simplify tax compliance and boost sectors. The budget retains a high allocation for the Ministry of Defence, promoting 'Aatmanirbharta' in Defence technology and manufacturing.

Jul 24, 2024

Mutual fund holdings beyond top 500 stocks spike to 2018 highs

'Indexation' from mutual funds ends with Budget 2024-25: Edelweiss' Radhika Gupta takes stock

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).

Jul 24, 2024

Rajasthan gets new industrial park in Union Budget 2024

Rajasthan gets mention in Budget with promise of new industrial park

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.

Jul 24, 2024

Budget to benefit all segments of society, says PM Modi

Union Budget 2024-25: Boost for National Health Mission

The Union Budget 2024-25, presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, has proposed an increase in expenditure for the National Health Mission (NHM) by about Rs 4,000 crore.

Jul 24, 2024

UP women farmers integrate agriculture with fish farming

Budget gives push to fisheries sector with 54 per cent hike in outlay

The Union Budget 2024-25, presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in the Parliament on Tuesday, has hiked the allocation for the Department of Fisheries by 54 per cent to Rs 2,616.44 crore from Rs 1,701 crore (Revised Estimates) during 2023-24.

Jul 24, 2024

Tesla's profit tanks 45 pc in Q2, Musk goes ahead to reveal robotaxi in October

Elon Musk-run Tesla has reported $1.5 billion in profit for the April-June period (Q2) this year, down 45 per cent from the same period in 2023.

Jul 24, 2024

Millennials driving the real estate growth story in India.

After Indexation Removal, New Capital Gains Tax Regime Shakes Up Realty Sector

The new tax regime aims to simplify computation for taxpayers and tax administration. The changes are part of the government's broader efforts to simplify the approach to taxation and encourage investment in the market.

Jul 24, 2024

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

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.

Jul 24, 2024

Union Finance Minister promises farmers of J&K's Kandi belt to complete Shahpur Kandi Dam [details]

32,000 hectares of barren land in 76 Kandi villages of Jammu province will turn fertile after completion of this ambitious project situated on the river Ravi.

Jul 24, 2024

Budget 2024-2025 explained, but through social media memes

As the political parties got busy in applauding or criticizing the key features, a lot of social media memes focused on the status and treatment of the the Indian middle class in the budget

Jul 23, 2024

9 priorities of Union Budget: FM unveils road map for 'Viksit Bharat'

Nine priorities of Union Budget: FM unveils road map for 'Viksit Bharat'

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, presenting her seventh consecutive Budget and her first in Modi 3.0, spotlighted nine priority areas for generating ample opportunities for all.

Jul 23, 2024

Centre announces one crore houses for urban poor with Rs 10 lakh crore investment

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday proposed an allocation of Rs 2.2 lakh crore for urban housing, along with a Rs 10 lakh crore interest subsidy scheme in the flagship Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) scheme.

Jul 23, 2024

Angel Tax Abolished in Budget 2024: Major Boost for Indian Startups [Here's How]

The Indian government has abolished the controversial angel tax on startups, a move hailed as a major relief for the startup ecosystem.The abolition is expected to benefit over 80,000 startups registered with the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT).

Jul 23, 2024

Union Budget 2024: Govt announces over Rs 3 lakh crore for schemes benefiting women & girls

Focussing on women-led development, the government on Tuesday announced more than Rs 3 lakh crore for schemes benefiting women and girls.

Jul 23, 2024

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India

All women motorbike rally kicks off from Leh to Kargil; commomarates 25th anniversary of Kargil war

How full Budget 2024 compares with Interim Budget: Explained

'Indexation' from mutual funds ends with Budget 2024-25: Edelweiss' Radhika Gupta takes stock

Rajasthan gets mention in Budget with promise of new industrial park

Union Budget 2024-25: Boost for National Health Mission

Budget gives push to fisheries sector with 54 per cent hike in outlay

Tesla's profit tanks 45 pc in Q2, Musk goes ahead to reveal robotaxi in October

After Indexation Removal, New Capital Gains Tax Regime Shakes Up Realty Sector

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

Union Finance Minister promises farmers of J&K's Kandi belt to complete Shahpur Kandi Dam [details]

Budget 2024-2025 explained, but through social media memes

Nine priorities of Union Budget: FM unveils road map for 'Viksit Bharat'

Centre announces one crore houses for urban poor with Rs 10 lakh crore investment

Angel Tax Abolished in Budget 2024: Major Boost for Indian Startups [Here's How]

Union Budget 2024: Govt announces over Rs 3 lakh crore for schemes benefiting women & girls

Ranveer Singh touches Sanjay Leela Bhansali's feet; Sara Ali Khan, Aditi Rao Hydari radiate in ethnic outfits at reception

Omar lambasts "arrogant" Congress after BJP's historic victory; Mehbooba reacts [details]

BJP leads in 53 seats, crosses majority mark in Chhattisgarh