Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has rejected allegations of discrimination against some states in the Union Budget. During the Zero Hour in the Rajya Sabha today, she responded to opposition charges, alleging that the Opposition, led by Congress, is deliberately trying to create the impression that opposition-ruled states have been ignored in the budget. She…
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Mumbai, July 24 2024 : Reliance Industries Ltd. has been granted permission by the United States to recommence crude oil imports from Venezuela, despite ongoing sanctions imposed by the White House, sources familiar with the matter disclosed. India’s largest privately owned refiner intends to initiate purchases of Venezuelan crude in the near future, the insiders…
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In Telangana, the unique Project Swasthya Nagaram for creating TB-Free Municipalities was launched yesterday. This project, a collaborative effort involving the State Tuberculosis Cell, Municipal Corporations of Peerzadiguda, Boduppal, and Pocharam in Medchal Malkajgiri district, the Central TB Division, WHO India, USAID, and others, aims to achieve TB-free municipalities. The innovative approach will demonstrate how…
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Markets closed flat after a significant drop triggered by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s proposal to increase capital gains tax and securities transaction tax in the Union Budget 2024. The benchmark Sensex plummeted by over 900 points, falling below 79,515.64, while the Nifty also dropped below 24,300. The markets later recovered, with the Sensex closing at…
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Kathmandu: Saurya Airlines plane carrying 19 people crashed during takeoff at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu on Wednesday, July 24. The accident occurred around 11 a.m., resulting in the deaths of at least 18 individuals, with the pilot being the sole survivor. The aircraft was en route to Pokhara when it crashed. Emergency services quickly…
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Leaders of the opposition INDIA bloc staged a protest inside Parliament today, vehemently criticizing the Union Budget 2024 as ‘discriminatory’ and demanding equitable treatment for all states. The Opposition accused the government of favoring Bihar and Andhra Pradesh—states governed by BJP’s key allies crucial for the survival of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government—while neglecting…
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The National Jal Jeevan Mission has reached a historic milestone by providing tap water connections to 15 crore rural households across the country. Launched in 2019 with the goal of supplying tap water to every rural home by 2024, the mission has rapidly increased rural tap connection coverage from three crore in 2019 to 15…
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Chennai, July 24 2024 : The world of economics mourns the loss of C.T. Kurien, a distinguished economist and former professor at Madras Christian College, who passed away at the age of 93 due to age-related ailments on July 23, 2024. Kurien’s death marks the end of an era in Indian economic thought, yet his…
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The dead toll from two landslides in southern Ethiopia has grown to 229, with more expected as search efforts continue. The landslides occurred after heavy rain, with the first slamming the Geze Gofa area on Sunday night and the second burying rescue workers on Monday morning. The victims include 148 men and 81 women. The…
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The Supreme Court has refused to cancel the NEET-UG 2024 examination and order a re-test. This decision paves the way for the commencement of the counselling process for admission to undergraduate courses in government and private medical colleges across India starting today. A three-judge bench led by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud stated that…
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