Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman clarified that the decision not to increase taxes in the Union Budget 2024 was not driven by a desire for more government revenue. She explained that the budgetary decisions were based on detailed assessments and not merely on “back of the envelope calculations.” Sitharaman emphasized that the government’s approach was focused…
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New Delhi July 25 2024 : India has reaffirmed its stance on bilateral relations, asserting the principle of “freedom of choice” amidst criticism from US officials regarding Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent visit to Russia. Responding to comments from the US Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asia, Donald Lu, Indian Ministry of…
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New Delhi, July 25 2024 : Approximately 6,700 Indian students have safely returned from Bangladesh amidst ongoing violent anti-quota protests, according to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). The Indian High Commission in Dhaka has been instrumental in facilitating their return. During a weekly briefing, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated, “So far, 6,700 Indian students…
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New Delhi, July 25 2024 : Terming Aam Aadmi Clinics (AACs) as a gamechanger in imparting primary healthcare facilities to the people of Punjab, Punjab Health and Family Welfare, Medical Education and Research Minister Dr Balbir Singh on Thursday said that after the success of these clinics Punjab Government led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh…
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New Delhi July 25 2024 : In a move to embrace Indian cultural values and ethos, President Droupadi Murmu has announced the renaming of two significant halls within Rashtrapati Bhavan. The historically renowned ‘Durbar Hall’ and ‘Ashok Hall’ will now be called ‘Ganatantra Mandap’ and ‘Ashok Mandap,’ respectively. “Rashtrapati Bhavan, the office and residence of…
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New Delhi July 25 2024 : The Delhi court has extended the judicial custody of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal until August 8 in connection with the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) case related to the Delhi excise policy scam. The extension was granted by Delhi’s Rouse Avenue Court during a hearing on Thursday. The court…
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New Delhi July 25 2024 : In a significant ruling on July 25, the Supreme Court of India declared that royalty on minerals does not constitute a tax, overturning a 1989 decision by a seven-judge Constitution bench. The nine-judge bench, led by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, ruled by an 8:1 majority that states…
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Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju has strongly criticized opposition leaders, accusing them of insulting the country’s mandate. At a press conference in New Delhi, Rijiju stated that the nation expects meaningful discussions on the budget. He condemned the manner in which some opposition leaders spoke, alleging that their comments and speeches undermined the dignity of…
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The body of the Leading Seaman who went missing after the fire incident onboard INS Brahmaputra on Monday was found today. Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh Tripathi has extended his deepest condolences to the sailor’s family. Following the incident at Naval Dockyard Mumbai, Admiral Tripathi visited Mumbai yesterday to review the sequence of events leading to…
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Union Minister for Women and Child Development Annapurna Devi announced that the Gender Budget allocation for the welfare and empowerment of women in 2024-25 is 3.3 lakh crore rupees. During a media interaction in New Delhi, the Minister highlighted that this allocation represents a significant 37.3 percent increase from the previous financial year, 2023-24. She…
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