India

Union Budget 2024: What becomes costlier now?

With Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announcing a major reduction in customs duty on cancer drugs and mobile phones, it is set to considerably bring down their prices in the market. The three cancer drugs are Trastuzumab deruxtecan, Osimertinib and Durvalumab.

Jul 23, 2024

Over 12,000 pilgrims visit Amarnath shrine, total surpasses 4-lakh mark

Commenced on June 29, this year's Amarnath Yatra will conclude on August 19.

Jul 23, 2024

J&K Police issues alert about propaganda video released by banned terror outfit JeM

The JeM has produced a 5-minute and 55-second video with a poster of the Bollywood movie Phantom carrying a photo of actor Saif Ali.

Jul 23, 2024

Alert soldiers foil terror attack on Army post, VDG's house in J&K's Rajouri [details]

A group of terrorists in early Monday morning attacked the house of a Shourya Chakra awardee VDG member in Rajouri district. Army soldiers in the nearby picket challenged the terrorists involved in the attack.

Jul 23, 2024

India made significant progress on climate action: Economic Survey

Recognising its position as one of the most climate-vulnerable countries, India has made significant progress on environmental protection, according to the Economic Survey 2023-24.

Jul 22, 2024

Monsoon Session of Parliament begins today

Monsoon Session of Parliament: A Confluence of Debate and Decision

Key bills to be presented include the Bharatiya Vayuyan Vidheyak, 2024, and the Disaster Management (Amendment) Law Bill. The opposition, led by Congress, plans to challenge the government on issues such as public examination irregularities, price rise, and unemployment.

Jul 22, 2024

Farmer's insult case: K'taka govt to issue guidelines to malls, establishments

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Monday said that the government will release guidelines for all malls and business establishments regarding attire to prevent incidents which recently took place with a farmer as he was insulted over his attire at a mall in Bengaluru.

Jul 22, 2024

Economic Survey 2023-24: Economy continues to expand, inflation largely under control

The Centre on Monday tabled the Economic Survey 2023-2024 in the Lok Sabha. The survey presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and prepared by the Economic Division under the Ministry of Finance provides a detailed analysis of the economic performance for the fiscal year 2023-24.

Jul 22, 2024

India's inflation rate 5.6% higher than most other nations: Bank of Baroda

Retail inflation at 5.4 pc in FY24, lowest since pandemic: Economic Survey 2023-24

Timely policy interventions by the government and the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) price stability measures helped retail inflation stand at 5.4 per cent -- the lowest since the pandemic

Jul 22, 2024

Economic Survey pegs India's GDP growth rate at 6.5-7 pc for 2024-25

The Economic Survey tabled by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in Parliament on Monday projects India's GDP growth rate at 6.5 to 7 per cent for 2024-25 as it sees the economy on a strong wicket.

Jul 22, 2024

Biden's campaign, Democratic Party freeze $340K donation from Indian American businessman: Report

'Democrats throwing Biden overboard': Trump Obama, Clintons praise Biden

US President Joe Biden has announced he won't seek re-election, endorsing Vice-President Kamala Harris. Global leaders have reacted, praising Biden's service and expressing anticipation for the upcoming election.

Jul 22, 2024

India's Educational Landscape: A Transformation in Progress

India's education landscape is transforming, with 26.52 crore students in schools and 4.33 crore in higher education, according to the Economic Survey 2023-24.The New Education Policy 2020 is driving this change, focusing on foundational literacy and numeracy, and lifelong learning.

Jul 22, 2024

From pinnacle of presidency, Biden saw political career melt in pool of pathos

Starting as a local councillor 54 years ago, Joseph Robinette Biden reached his lifelong ambition of becoming the leader of the most powerful country only to see his career melt in a pool of pathos, his mental and physical capabilities called into question.

Jul 22, 2024

Omar Abdullah criticizes delayed response to rising terror activities in Jammu

Pointing toward the recent surge in terrorist activities in Jammu province, former Chief Minister and National Conference Vice President Omar Abdullah criticized the authorities for their delayed response in gauging the gravity of the worsening situation.

Jul 22, 2024

Amid reports of infiltration from IB, BSF chief reviews border security in Jammu sector

After a high-level security review meeting in Jammu, BSF Director General Nitin Agrawal conducted a comprehensive tour of the International Border in the Jammu sector.

Jul 22, 2024

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India

Union Budget 2024: What becomes costlier now?

Over 12,000 pilgrims visit Amarnath shrine, total surpasses 4-lakh mark

J&K Police issues alert about propaganda video released by banned terror outfit JeM

Alert soldiers foil terror attack on Army post, VDG's house in J&K's Rajouri [details]

India made significant progress on climate action: Economic Survey

Monsoon Session of Parliament: A Confluence of Debate and Decision

Farmer's insult case: K'taka govt to issue guidelines to malls, establishments

Economic Survey 2023-24: Economy continues to expand, inflation largely under control

Retail inflation at 5.4 pc in FY24, lowest since pandemic: Economic Survey 2023-24

Economic Survey pegs India's GDP growth rate at 6.5-7 pc for 2024-25

'Democrats throwing Biden overboard': Trump Obama, Clintons praise Biden

India's Educational Landscape: A Transformation in Progress

From pinnacle of presidency, Biden saw political career melt in pool of pathos

Omar Abdullah criticizes delayed response to rising terror activities in Jammu

Amid reports of infiltration from IB, BSF chief reviews border security in Jammu sector

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