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Govt lowers fiscal deficit target to 4.9% of GDP

Buoyed by improvement in revenue collection, the government has lowered fiscal deficit target to 4.9 per cent for the current financial year as against 5.1 per cent estimated in February’s interim Budget.

Central aid of ₹2.2L cr in 5 yrs to provide homes for icr urban poor

The government also plans to provide interest subsidy to facilitate loans at affordable rates, the minister said

Financial aid for higher Edu loans boosted, UGC faces 61% Budget cut

OVERALL EDU BUDGET DROPPED BY OVER RS 9,000 CR FOR FY 25

Budget: Centre unveils Rs 1.52 lakh crore agriculture push

Focus on research, sustainability and tech integration

Budget allocation to Delhi stagnates at Rs 1,168 crore; Atishi slams Centre

UNION BUDGET HOLISTIC, TAKES CARE OF ALL: DELHI BJP

Civil service aspirant electrocuted in Patel Nagar

He came in contact with an electrically charged iron gate

Harris wins enough support to clinch Democratic nomination

Kamala Harris has attracted the support of enough delegates to become the Democratic Party’s nominee for president, US media outlets reported on Tuesday, as the vice president received a wave of endorsements from potential rivals, lawmakers, governors and influential advocacy groups.

Mamata likely to meet Modi before NITI Aayog's 9th Governing Council meet

Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is likely to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Delhi on July 26, a day ahead of NITI Aayog’s ninth Governing Council meeting where Banerjee is expected to raise several issues with the PM, including the pending dues of the Bengal government from the Centre under various social schemes.

'No data to indicate systemic breach': SC rules out cancellation of NEET-UG

Row over physics question: ITT-D experts say there is only one correct answer

Govt announces to remove angel tax on startups for all classes of investors

Providing significant relief to startups, the government announced on Tuesday the removal of the angel tax for all classes of investors, aiming to further promote the growth of budding entrepreneurs in the country.

Empowers middle class, gives unprecedented push to jobs: PM Modi on Budget

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said the Union Budget 20242025 is for Viksit Bharat which ensures inclusive growth, benefiting every segment of society and paves the way for a developed India.

'Direct, indirect taxes comprise 63 paise of every rupee in govt coffer

For every rupee in the government coffer, the biggest pie of 63 paise will come from direct and indirect taxes, according to the Union Budget 2024-25 documents.

Govt cuts customs duty on gold, silver, mobile phones

Gold prices crash by Rs 3,350, silver plummeted by Rs 3,500

Budget bonanza for BJP allies in Bihar, Andhra aims to secure NDA's longevity

Union Budget promises Rs 15,000 cr for Amaravati development, Rs 60,000 cr for Bihar projects

'Kursi Bachao Budget': Oppn says states ruled by it ignored

SLAMS BJP FOR SOPS TO ANDHRA, BIHAR

CAPITAL GAINS TAX HIKED, JOBS PRIORITISED; ALLIES REWARDED

Fiscal deficit pegged at 4.9% of GDP Capex pegged at Rs 11.11 lakh crore

Woman killed, 34 hurt as DTC bus crashes into metro pillar

A woman died and 34 people were injured when a DTC bus they were travelling in rammed into a pillar near Shivaji Park metro station in west Delhi on Monday morning, police said.

Army Chief unveils adv research facility at CLAWS

General Upendra Dwivedi, Chief of the Army Staff, inaugurated the state-ofthe-art facility “Manthan Prangan” at the Centre for Land Warfare Studies (CLAWS) in New Delhi on July 22, 2024.

Sensex and Nifty decline on caution ahead of Union budget

The rupee appreciates by 4 paise to 83.66 against dollar

Centre and states' fiscal balances improved progressively: Eco Survey

The fiscal balances of the central and state governments taken together have improved progressively despite expansionary public investments, according to the Economic Survey 2023-24.

'Need to generate 78.5 lakh jobs in non-farm sector till 2030'

The Survey tabled in Parliament on Monday provided a broad estimate of the number of jobs that the economy has to generate

'RBI should stop looking at food inflation to decide interest rates

While retail inflation, measured by the movement in consumer price index, was at 5.08 per cent in June, food inflation was 9.36 per cent

Mahima admits to facing politics in FILM INDUSTRY

While this has affected her on many levels, she continues to believe in giving 100 percent and developing a thick skin

'Undemocratic attempt made to scuttle voice of PM'

Asserting that Parliament is not for ‘dal’ but for ‘desh’, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday hit out at the Opposition, saying that some parties have practised “negative politics” and “misused” Parliament to hide their political failures.

Over 200 mm of rainfall hits several areas of Mumbai in last 24 hours

Several locations in Mumbai received over 200 mm of rainfall in the 24 hours leading up to 8 AM on Monday, with the intense rain in the morning briefly disrupting local train services during the rush hour between Kalyan and Thakurli stations, causing delays.

India-Bangladesh trade through Bengal land ports remains stalled

Trade between India and Bangladesh via West Bengal’s land ports has remained suspended for the second consecutive day on Monday due to ongoing violence in the neighbouring country, despite limited movement of passengers, officials said.

Kejriwal govt setting up 185 kanwar camps this year in Delhi: Atishi

IN SHAHDARA DISTRICT, 38 CAMPS ARE BEING SET UP’

Delhi HC Judge recuses self from hearing bail plea of Umar Khalid

Delhi High Court judge Justice Amit Sharma on Monday recused himself from hearing the bail plea of former JNU student Umar Khalid in a UAPA case related to the alleged larger conspiracy behind the riots here in February 2020.

Kamala Harris leads list of contenders for spots on Democratic ticket

HARRIS SAYS HER AIM IS TO DEFEAT DONALD TRUMP IN NOVEMBER

INS Brahmaputra severely damaged in fire, sailor missing

Indian Navy’s frontline guided missile frigate INS Brahmaputra sustained severe damage and tilted heavily to one side following a fire onboard the ship while it was undergoing refit at the naval dockyard in Mumbai.