India

India sees 74% drop in income disparity since AY15, direct tax collection highest in 14 years

There has been a cumulative 74.2 per cent decline in income disparity coverage for those earning up to Rs 5 lakh in India, showing that the continuous efforts of government are reaching the bottom of pyramid, leading to increase in income of 'lower income group' people, a new report has revealed.

Oct 26, 2024

Lokayukta expedites MUDA probe; CM Siddaramaiah prepares to put caste census report in Cabinet

K'taka Lokayukta to issue notice to CM Siddaramaiah in MUDA case

Karnataka Lokayukta, probing the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) case, was preparing to issue summons to first accused Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.

Oct 26, 2024

India shows mirror to Pak at UNSC meet on despicable condition of minority women

India rebuked Pakistan for raising the Kashmir issue during a United Nations Security Council (UNSC) debate, condemning the move as "despicable" and a "mischievous provocation" rooted in Pakistan's "tried and tested tactic of spreading misinformation." It also showed the mirror to Pakistan on the despicable condition of minority women in the country.

Oct 26, 2024

In joint operation Mumbai, Punjab Police arrest man wanted for NCP leader Siddique's murder

Punjab Police arrested man wanted for NCP leader Siddique's murder in Mumbai

In a major breakthrough, Mumbai Police in a joint operation with Punjab Police apprehended Sujeet Sushil Singh, a resident of Mumbai, wanted in the high-profile murder of NCP leader and former Maharashtra minister Baba Siddique.

Oct 26, 2024

Army officers held hostage, female friend raped in MP's Mhow; probe underway

MP horror: Woman gangraped, husband assaulted; probe underway

In yet another horrific and shameful incident, a newly married woman was gangraped in front of her husband in Rewa district of Madhya Pradesh.

Oct 25, 2024

India Century to promote humanity's triumph: PM Modi

India-Germany bilateral trade surpasses $30 billion, time to reach new heights: PM Modi

The bilateral trade between India and Germany has surpassed $30 billion and with Germany deciding to increase the number of visas for skilled Indians from 20,000 to 90,000 per year, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday that he was confident this will further boost Germany's economic growth.

Oct 25, 2024

Sensex trades lower amid weak global cues

Sensex recovers day's losses partially, sheds 662 points amid persistent FII outflow

The Indian stock market closed with a big decline on Friday, as heavy selling was seen in all sectors, except pharma and FMCG.

Oct 25, 2024

PM Modi to launch 'Karmayogi Saptah' tomorrow; Ministries to organise workshops, seminars

PM Modi to inaugurate development projects worth Rs 4,800 crore in Gujarat on Oct 28

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate and lay foundation stone for development projects worth over Rs 4,800 crore in Gujarat's Amreli district on October 28.

Oct 25, 2024

Time is ripe to join India's growth story: PM Modi tells German biz delegation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said this is the right time to join India's growth story, as German Chancellor Olaf Scholz met the Prime Minister in the national capital with a business delegation.

Oct 25, 2024

Loan limit under PM Mudra Yojana raised to Rs 20 lakh from Rs 10 lakh

The limit of Mudra loans under the Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY) has been enhanced from the current Rs 10 lakh to Rs 20 lakh in keeping with the announcement by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in the Union Budget 2024-25

Oct 25, 2024

Hamilton confident in Antonelli ahead of Mexican GP despite Monza crash

F1: Despite Monza crash, Hamilton remains confident in Antonelli ahead of Mexican GP

Lewis Hamilton will hand over his Mercedes to 18-year-old Kimi Antonelli for the first practice session at the Mexico City Grand Prix on Friday, expressing confidence in the young Italian despite a crash during his practice debut at Monza in August.

Oct 25, 2024

J&K terrorist attack: Injured soldier succumbs, toll mounts to 5

One soldier injured in a terrorist attack on an Army vehicle on Thursday in Botapathri area of J&K's Gulmarg succumbed to his injuries in the hospital on Friday, taking the toll in the terrorist attack to five.

Oct 25, 2024

Central govt employees to get additional compassionate pension after 80

Centre to provide Retd employees additional compassionate pension after 80

Central government pensioners aged 80 and older will qualify for an additional pension called compassionate allowance, according to a recent notification from the Department of Pension and Pensioners' Welfare (DoPPW), under the Ministry of Personnel, PG and Pensions.

Oct 25, 2024

Flight operations resume in Kolkata, Bhubaneswar after cyclone Dana

Flight operations at Bhubaneswar's Biju Patnaik International Airport, resumed on Friday morning after being suspended as a precautionary measures due to cyclonic storm Dana. Flight operations have also resumed at Kolkata's Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport.

Oct 25, 2024

Cyclone Dana to make landfall between Bhitarkanika-Dhamara in Odisha

Impact of cyclone Dana felt in Bihar, 34 districts to be affected; IMD issues alerts for heavy rain, strong winds

As cyclonic storm Dana made landfall in Odisha, it is showing its impact in the neighbouring states of Bihar and Jharkhand, where Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued alerts for heavy rain and strong winds.

Oct 25, 2024

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India

India sees 74% drop in income disparity since AY15, direct tax collection highest in 14 years

K'taka Lokayukta to issue notice to CM Siddaramaiah in MUDA case

India shows mirror to Pak at UNSC meet on despicable condition of minority women

Punjab Police arrested man wanted for NCP leader Siddique's murder in Mumbai

MP horror: Woman gangraped, husband assaulted; probe underway

India-Germany bilateral trade surpasses $30 billion, time to reach new heights: PM Modi

Sensex recovers day's losses partially, sheds 662 points amid persistent FII outflow

PM Modi to inaugurate development projects worth Rs 4,800 crore in Gujarat on Oct 28

Time is ripe to join India's growth story: PM Modi tells German biz delegation

Loan limit under PM Mudra Yojana raised to Rs 20 lakh from Rs 10 lakh

F1: Despite Monza crash, Hamilton remains confident in Antonelli ahead of Mexican GP

J&K terrorist attack: Injured soldier succumbs, toll mounts to 5

Centre to provide Retd employees additional compassionate pension after 80

Flight operations resume in Kolkata, Bhubaneswar after cyclone Dana

Impact of cyclone Dana felt in Bihar, 34 districts to be affected; IMD issues alerts for heavy rain, strong winds

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