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Non-Bailable Warrant Issued Against Maratha Quota Activist In 2013 Cheating Case

Press Trust of India | Tuesday July 23, 2024, Pune

A court here on Tuesday issued a non-bailable warrant (NBW) against Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange in connection with a 2013 cheating case after he failed to appear before it, his lawyer said.

Apple To Be Biggest Beneficiary Of Import Duty Cuts In Budget 2024: Experts

Press Trust of India | Tuesday July 23, 2024

iPhone maker Apple is believed to be the biggest beneficiary of a 5 per cent reduction in import duty on mobile phones and the move could lead to savings of as much as $35 to 50 million for the tech titan, market experts said on Tuesday.

The Fine Print In Government's Jobs Scheme: Nirmala Sitharaman Explains

NDTV News Desk | Tuesday July 23, 2024, New Delhi

The government's flagship apprenticeship programme, which has become contentious after Congress claims of plagiarism, has some crucial fine print that Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman made clear at a post-budget interview today.

"No Point": "Disappointed" By Budget, Karnataka To Skip NITI Aayog Meet

Press Trust of India | Tuesday July 23, 2024, Bengaluru

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday said his government had decided to boycott the NITI Aayog meeting chaired by PM Modi on July 27, as a mark of protest against the "neglect" of the state's demands in the Union Budget.

Final NEET-UG Results Within 2 Days: Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan

Press Trust of India | Tuesday July 23, 2024, New Delhi

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Tuesday accused the opposition of trying to create "anarchy" and "civil unrest" using the NEET-UG issue.

"Diluted, Undermined": Shashi Tharoor vs Jay Panda On Jobs Plan In Budget

Reported by Marya Shakil, Edited by Anindita Sanyal | Tuesday July 23, 2024, New Delhi

Job creation as the focus of this year's budget and the Centre's much publicised spends on infrastructure became the two key issues over which Congress's Shashi Tharoor and the BJP's Jay Panda butted heads this evening.

In Budget 2024, The Lok Sabha Election Effect

Reported by Himanshu Shekhar Mishra | Tuesday July 23, 2024, New Delhi

The first budget of the third term of Narendra Modi government bore a clear imprint of the recent Lok Sabha election, in which the BJP failed to gain majority on its own and had to depend on allies to form government.

West Bengal Hikes Assistance For Durga Puja Organisers, Will Now Give Rs 85,000

Written by Saurabh Gupta | Tuesday July 23, 2024

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has announced government assistance of Rs 85,000 for each community Durga Puja organiser in the state.

SBI Chairman Hails Budget For "Very Inclusive" Approach

Press Trust of India | Tuesday July 23, 2024, Mumbai

SBI chairman Dinesh Kumar Khara on Tuesday lauded the budget for its inclusive approach and exuded confidence that the proposals will boost sagging consumption growth.

$8.5 Billion Reliance-Disney Merger Faces 100 Antitrust Queries: Report

Reuters | Tuesday July 23, 2024, New Delhi

India's antitrust body has asked Reliance Industries and Walt Disney around 100 questions linked to their $8.5 billion India media assets merger, including details on sports rights as it heightens its scrutiny of the deal, two sources told Reuters.

"No Special Scheme For Tamil Nadu": MK Stalin To Boycott NITI Aayog Meet

Press Trust of India | Tuesday July 23, 2024, Chennai

Chief Minister MK Stalin on Tuesday said Tamil Nadu has been completely ignored in the Union Budget and to condemn it, he said he will boycott the July 27 NITI Aayog meet in Delhi, which will be chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Court Stays Order Permitting Indrani Mukerjea To Travel Abroad

Press Trust of India | Tuesday July 23, 2024, Mumbai

The Bombay High Court on Tuesday granted an ad-interim stay on a special court order permitting former media executive Indrani Mukerjea, who is accused of killing her daughter Sheena Bora in 2012 and is currently out on bail, to travel to Europe.

Union Budget To Benefit All Segments Of Society, Says PM Modi

Indo-Asian News Service | Tuesday July 23, 2024, New Delhi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said the Union Budget 2024-25 would ensure inclusive growth, benefiting every segment of society and pave the way for a developed India.

Soldier Dies In Counter-Infiltration Operation In J&K's Poonch

NDTV Newsdesk | Tuesday July 23, 2024

A soldier was killed in the line of duty as the Army thwarted an infiltration bid by terrorists along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district early Tuesday, the latest in a string of terrorist attacks in the region.

Child Rights Body Summons Netflix Over "Sexually Explicit Content" Accessible To Minors

Press Trust of India | Tuesday July 23, 2024, New Delhi

The apex child rights body NCPCR has summoned Netflix officials next Monday for allegedly showing "sexually explicit content" on its platform that is accessible to minors.