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Budget session witnesses Opposition protests over allocations and new criminal laws

The Opposition staged walkouts, alleging bias against opposition-ruled states in the Union Budget, with Congress MP Manish Tewari criticizing new criminal laws. The government defended the Budget and new criminal laws, with Sitharaman emphasizing progress and Home Minister Amit Shah arguing for justice.

Jul 25, 2024

Sensex continues to dovetail amid negative sentiments after Budget

Indian equity indices opened in the deep red on Thursday following negative cues from global markets.

Jul 25, 2024

K'taka MUDA scam: BJP MLAs sleep in Vidhana Soudha to protest

The Karnataka opposition BJP and JD(S) legislators, who were staging an overnight protest in both Houses of the Vidhana Soudha, went out for a morning stroll in the premises on Thursday.

Jul 25, 2024

Indexation removal on real estate won't hike tax burden, has limited impact

Indexation removal on real estate will have limited impact: FM

Amid the growing chatter over the removal of indexation benefit in the long-term capital gain (LTCG) calculation, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has stressed that the move is not a "revenue-raising measure" and will not lead to a higher tax burden on real estate transactions.

Jul 25, 2024

J&K Govt axes six more 'terror friendly' employees

Sacked J&K cop was running cross-border narco-terror module in North Kashmir

Two police constables of Jammu and Kashmir Police along with an employee of the Education Department and Rural Development Department were terminated from services for their involvement in terror activities.

Jul 25, 2024

End of agitational terrorism: Stone pelting, hartals decline in J&K post-2019

Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai informed the Rajya Sabha that no stone-pelting incidents have occurred since 2019, starkly contrasting to the 1,328 incidents reported in 2018. Additionally, organized hartal calls have ceased, and terrorist-initiated incidents have drastically reduced.

Jul 24, 2024

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

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Budget session witnesses Opposition protests over allocations and new criminal laws

Sensex continues to dovetail amid negative sentiments after Budget

K'taka MUDA scam: BJP MLAs sleep in Vidhana Soudha to protest

Indexation removal on real estate will have limited impact: FM

Sacked J&K cop was running cross-border narco-terror module in North Kashmir

End of agitational terrorism: Stone pelting, hartals decline in J&K post-2019

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

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