Politics

Union Budget 2024-25 earmarks Rs 4,883 crore as aid to neighbouring countries

India has allocated Rs 4,883 crore as aid to foreign countries in the Union budget tabled by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in Parliament on Tuesday.

Jul 23, 2024

Budget hikes defence allocation by 4.79 pc to Rs 6.22 lakh crore

The Union Budget 2024-25 has allocated Rs 6.22 lakh crore for the Ministry of Defence (MoD), the highest among all the ministries.

Jul 23, 2024

No black mark on me, says JD(S) MLC Suraj Revanna after release in unnatural sex case

Suraj Revanna, the grandson of former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda and JD(S) MLC, was released from Central Prison in Bengaluru where he had been jailed on charges of alleged forceful unnatural sex.

Jul 23, 2024

Contest with Trump battle of two contrasting visions: Kamala Harris, kicking off her election campaign

Harris also framed the contest as one between two visions. One vision, hers, "focussed on the future" and the second, Trump's, "focused on the past".

Jul 23, 2024

No special status to Bihar, reiterates Centre in Lok Sabha; RJD takes 'toy' jibe

The Centre on Monday ruled out special status to Bihar, a long-standing demand by the state-based parties including BJP's key ally JD (U). The rejection of special status resulted in pointed jibes from Lalu Yadav's Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) which also demanded the resignation of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar.

Jul 22, 2024

14-hour work day: CM can't take decisions unilaterally, says BJP

The BJP on Monday slammed the Karnataka government regarding proposed policies for the IT and ITES sectors, saying that it should be worried about its underperformance across sectors.

Jul 22, 2024

K'taka landslide tragedy: As political slugfest erupts, Army joins rescue operations

Amid a political slugfest between the ruling Congress and the opposition over the handling of the landslide tragedy on the Shirur highway in Karnataka's Uttara Kannada district, the Army on Monday joined the local authorities in rescue operations.

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

Putting governance back on track herculean task: Andhra Governor

Presenting a grim picture of Andhra Pradesh finances, Governor S. Abdul Nazeer told the joint session of the Assembly and Council on Monday that putting the governance back on track was truly a herculean task.

Jul 22, 2024

Karnataka's IT sector pushes for 14-hour workday; govt takes cautious approach

The IT industry in Karnataka is pressuring the state government to consider a new legislation that proposes extended work hours for tech professionals. The proposed bill, which would permit software professionals to work for 14 hours a day, is currently under evaluation.

Jul 22, 2024

Trump questions Biden's fitness to continue as President after leaving race

Republican Party presidential candidate Donald Trump has questioned Joe Biden's fitness to continue as president after he dropped his re-election bid.

Jul 22, 2024

Over 34.7 cr Ayushman Bharat cards generated: Economic Survey

Ayushman Bharat cards cross 34.7 crore; leads nation's healthcare tranformation

In a significant stride towards universal healthcare, India's Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced that over 34.7 crore Ayushman Bharat cards have been generated. This announcement was made during the tabling of the Economic Survey document in Parliament, a day before the Union Budget announcement.

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

NEET showdown in Parliament: Akhilesh, Rahul question exam system; Education Minister responds

The Budget Session saw fiery exchanges on the very first day on Monday, as Rahul Gandhi and Akhilesh Yadav slammed the Government over paper leaks in NEET examinations and also questioned the entire Indian examination system. This drew a strong response as well as a rebuttal from Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.

Jul 22, 2024

'Can't support someone who hates immigrants': Vinod Khosla counters Elon Musk on Trump

Khosla, an Indian-American investor, came out against Trump, saying it is hard for him to support someone with "no values, lies, cheats, rapes, demeans women, hates immigrants like me".

Jul 22, 2024

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Politics

Union Budget 2024-25 earmarks Rs 4,883 crore as aid to neighbouring countries

Budget hikes defence allocation by 4.79 pc to Rs 6.22 lakh crore

No black mark on me, says JD(S) MLC Suraj Revanna after release in unnatural sex case

Contest with Trump battle of two contrasting visions: Kamala Harris, kicking off her election campaign

No special status to Bihar, reiterates Centre in Lok Sabha; RJD takes 'toy' jibe

14-hour work day: CM can't take decisions unilaterally, says BJP

K'taka landslide tragedy: As political slugfest erupts, Army joins rescue operations

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

Putting governance back on track herculean task: Andhra Governor

Karnataka's IT sector pushes for 14-hour workday; govt takes cautious approach

Trump questions Biden's fitness to continue as President after leaving race

Ayushman Bharat cards cross 34.7 crore; leads nation's healthcare tranformation

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

NEET showdown in Parliament: Akhilesh, Rahul question exam system; Education Minister responds

'Can't support someone who hates immigrants': Vinod Khosla counters Elon Musk on Trump

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

Dhanush's Captain Miller has no buyers in Telugu states? Here's why

Deepika Padukone is a sight to behold in velvet gown; attends Academy Museum Gala with Selena Gomez, Dua Lip [see pics]