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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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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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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UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy has arrived in India for his first official visit since taking office. Upon landing in New Delhi, External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal extended a warm welcome. In a social media post, Jaiswal highlighted that Lammy’s visit is anticipated to bolster the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between India and the United…
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New Delhi July 23 2024 : Shobhan Chaudhuri, General Manager of Northern Railways, conducted a comprehensive performance review meeting with department heads and Divisional Railway Managers (DRMs) at Baroda House. The meeting focused on bolstering safety measures across the railway network to ensure the utmost safety for passengers and personnel. During the session, Sh. Chaudhuri…
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New Delhi July 23rd 2024 : In a move aimed at benefiting the middle class, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced changes to the New Tax Regime (NTR), offering individual taxpayers savings of up to Rs 17,500 per year. The Union Budget for 2024-25 introduced an increase in the standard deduction from Rs 50,000 to Rs…
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New Delhi July 23 2024 : In her Budget address today, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman introduced significant measures aimed at youth empowerment and agricultural development. A new centrally-sponsored skilling scheme will train 20 lakh youth over the next five years, alongside a provision for 12-month internships for 1 crore youth in top 500 companies. Each…
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Surya Jay, who had eloped with a gangster nine months ago, returned to her IAS husband Ranjeet Kumar’s home in Gujarat on Saturday. After her return, the 45-year-old woman attempted to kill herself and died a day later, on Sunday, during treatment at a hospital. The incident occurred in Sector 19, Gandhinagar. Ranjeet Kumar, a…
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his wishes to renowned freedom fighter and revolutionary Chandra Shekhar Azad on his birth anniversary today. In his tribute on social media, the Prime Minister described Azad as a fearless hero with unwavering courage and dedication to India’s freedom. Modi further noted that Azad’s ideals and thoughts continue to inspire…
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