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Heavy Monsoon Disrupts Maharashtra: Fatalities and Widespread Flooding
Monsoon rains have caused significant disruptions across Maharashtra, leading to multiple fatalities and extensive property damage. In Pune district, three individuals lost their lives due to electrocution, and a fourth died as a result of a landslide. The state capital, Mumbai, has also been severely affected, grappling with overflowing...
Kangana Ranaut’s Election Victory Under Legal Scrutiny
Kangana Ranaut’s recent election victory in Mandi has become the subject of a legal challenge, with the Himachal Pradesh High Court issuing a notice regarding the matter. The challenge raises significant questions about the electoral process and the validity of the results. The petitioner, a rival candidate, has alleged...
Pramod Tiwari Defends Kharge’s ‘Mataji’ Remark
Congress leader Pramod Tiwari has staunchly defended Mallikarjun Kharge following a contentious remark made during a Rajya Sabha discussion on the Union Budget. Kharge’s comment referring to Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman as “mataji” sparked significant backlash and criticism from various quarters. Tiwari’s defense underscores a growing divide in...
Punjab Chief Minister to Skip Niti Aayog Meeting
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann will not attend the Niti Aayog meeting scheduled for July 27, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)-led Punjab government has declared its decision to refrain from participating in this high-profile event, citing its solidarity with the INDIA bloc. The...
Rahul Gandhi Promises Action on MSP During Meeting with Farm Leaders
Rahul Gandhi has pledged to intensify efforts to compel the government to address issues surrounding Minimum Support Prices (MSP) for farmers. The former Congress President’s commitment comes amidst growing discontent among agricultural communities over inadequate MSPs, which they argue fail to cover their production costs and ensure fair remuneration....
Finance Minister Addresses Budget Allocation Criticisms
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman defended the federal budget allocations for states amid criticisms from the opposition. Addressing concerns over perceived inequities in fund distribution, Sitharaman stated that it is impractical to mention every state individually in the budget speech. The remarks followed a presentation of Budget 2024, where several...
Opposition MPs Stage Walkout Over Budget Controversy
A notable disruption occurred in the Rajya Sabha as opposition MPs walked out in protest against the handling of the national budget. The walkout highlights growing tensions surrounding the budgetary allocations and fiscal policies proposed by the government. This act of dissent comes amid heated debates and criticism from...
BJP Pressures Rahul Gandhi Following SC Verdict on NEET
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has intensified its call for Congress leader Rahul Gandhi to issue a public apology following a recent Supreme Court ruling concerning the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET). The apex court’s decision, which addressed several grievances related to the exam’s administration and implementation, has...
Budget’s Challenge: Recovering BJP’s Lost Support
India’s Union Budget 2024 is set to address significant economic challenges as the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) aims to regain lost voter support ahead of the general elections. With the party’s standing wavering due to economic concerns, the budget will play a crucial role in shaping its electoral prospects....
Nepal Plane Crash Claims Lives of 19 Passengers
A tragic plane crash in Nepal has resulted in the loss of at least 19 lives. The accident occurred when a small passenger aircraft, operated by Tara Air, went down shortly after takeoff from the tourist town of Pokhara. The flight, bound for Jomsom, was carrying a total of...
Finance Minister Overhauls Tax Regime with Revised Slabs
The Finance Minister has unveiled a major overhaul of the tax system, introducing a new tax regime with updated slabs and an increased standard deduction of ₹75,000. This reform aims to simplify the tax structure and provide greater relief to individual taxpayers across various income brackets. Under the new...
Plan to Upskill 20 Million by 2029
The government is set to launch an ambitious program aimed at skilling 20 million people over the next five years. This initiative, part of the country’s broader economic strategy, is designed to address the skills gap and boost employability among the burgeoning workforce. The program, spearheaded by the Ministry...
Rs1.48 Lakh Crore For Employment, Education, Skilling
The 2024 Union Budget will set the path for those of the future, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said Tuesday as she presented her seventh budget statement in Parliament. She highlighted nine priority areas for the Modi 3.0 government and those to follow. These nine were – productivity and resilience...
Andhra Pradesh Also Gets Special Treatment
The Union Budget for 2024 has allocated significant funds to Andhra Pradesh, marking a pivotal moment for the state’s economic development and infrastructure projects. This financial support is expected to spur growth across various sectors, including education, healthcare, and urban infrastructure. Key highlights include a substantial increase in funds...
Sensex and Nifty Fall After Budget Proposal Disappointment
The stock markets have faced significant declines following the unveiling of the budget proposals by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. The Sensex and Nifty indices plummeted as investor sentiment soured over the perceived inadequacies in the fiscal plan. The budget, delivered with high expectations for robust economic revitalization, fell short...
Railway Budget to Unveil Vande Bharat Sleeper and Metro Trains
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to announce a significant enhancement to India’s railway infrastructure as part of the Railway Budget 2024. The introduction of the Vande Bharat sleeper train and Vande Metro marks a strategic move towards modernizing and expanding the country’s rail transport network. The Vande Bharat...
Supreme Court Blocks UP Order on Eateries for Kanwar Yatra
The Supreme Court has issued a stay on a contentious directive from the Uttar Pradesh government, which required eateries along the Kanwar Yatra route to prominently display the names of their owners and employees. This order, announced earlier this month, faced significant backlash from various quarters, leading to its...
Kamala Harris Praises Biden’s ‘Selfless’ Act
US President Joe Biden ended his reelection campaign on Sunday after fellow Democrats lost faith in his mental acuity and ability to beat Donald Trump, leaving the presidential race in uncharted territory. “It has been the greatest honor of my life to serve as your President. And while it...
