Home minister Amit Shah said the Budget not only exemplified Bharat’s newfound sense of purpose, hope and optimism under the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led NDA govt but also fortified them. “Harnessing the power of Bharat’s youth, nari shakti and farmers, the Budget fuels the nation’s pace on the path of emerging as a developed...
Read MoreTerming the Union Budget “kursi bachao Budget” and discriminatory against south India, Telangana CM A Revanth Reddy on Tuesday said he would try to unite all southern states to fight against the Modi govt. “We have already written to Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. Right from delimitation of parliamentary constituencies to Central funds, Centre-state relations,...
Read MoreUS President Joe Biden on Tuesday made his first appearance after taking the call to step aside and make way for a new democratic presidential nominee. The president who was on a brief isolation due to Covid returned to the White House declaring himself fit after testing negative for the virus.
Read MoreBruce Springsteen’s ‘Born in the U.S.A.’, released in 1984, is often misinterpreted as a patriotic anthem. However, the song poignantly addresses the struggles of Vietnam War veterans and critiques American society’s neglect. The track’s powerful anti-war message, alongside other influential songs, highlights music’s role in promoting peace and unity.
Read MoreNew Delhi received rain on July 24, seen in RK Puram. June rainfall hit an 88-year record. Rising Yamuna resulted in Noida alerts. IMD’s July 21 orange alert for Himachal predicts heavy rain. June 28 had 228 mm rainfall, disrupting utilities. Rains affected 70 roads, 51 water supply schemes, and 84 power supply schemes,...
Read MoreCrowdStrike CEO George Kurtz must testify before Congress after a faulty July 18 update crashed millions of Windows devices. The Homeland Security Committee, led by Reps. Mark Green and Andrew Garbarino, demands answers. The global fallout disrupted airlines and infrastructures. Despite not being a cyberattack, security measures against foreign adversaries are under scrutiny.
Read MoreSweeping changes in direct taxes gave the urban middle class plenty of reason to cheer, but also hit the wallets of others. The clear plus is in the form of an increase in standard deduction under the new regime for salaried employees from Rs 50,000 to Rs 75,000, which saves Rs 7,500 a year...
Read MorePune police are investigating the marital status of IAS trainee Puja Khedkar’s parents, following claims of false separation for an OBC certificate. Commissioner Amitesh Kumar assigned the crime branch following a DoPT inquiry request. Manorama Khedkar, arrested for brandishing a gun in a Mulshi land dispute, is held till July 20. Dilip Khedkar, a...
Read MoreThe opposition criticizes the Union Budget, presented by Finance Minister Sitharaman, for favoring Andhra Pradesh and Bihar. Rahul Gandhi brands it ‘Kursi Bachao Budget,’ alleging JD(U) and TDP support. Congress accuses it of copying their manifesto. TMC and Mamata Banerjee criticize the budget, with Priyanka Chaturvedi highlighting special status denial for Maharashtra and inflation...
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