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Centre Has Increased Its Budget For Welfare And Empowerment Of Women

Asian News International | Tuesday July 23, 2024, New Delhi

The Indian government has increased its budget for the welfare and empowerment of women, marking a 218.8 per cent rise from FY14 to FY25.

Union Budget 2024: Experts Urge Centre To Remove 18% GST On Mental Health Services

Indo-Asian News Service | Monday July 22, 2024, New Delhi

The government must remove or limit the 18 per cent Goods and Services Tax (GST) on mental health services, and allocate resources strategically to help India become a mentally resilient society, experts said.

Karnataka Cabinet Gives Nod To Resolutions Against NEET Exam, Delimitation

Press Trust of India | Monday July 22, 2024, Bengaluru

The Karnataka Cabinet that met on Monday night under the leadership of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has given its approval for adopting three resolutions, including one against the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET), PTI reported.

Amid NEET Row, Fake Candidates For Teachers' Recruitment Exam Arrested In Bihar

Reported by Manish Kumar, Edited by Anindita Sanyal | Monday July 22, 2024, Patna

Five men impersonating candidates and writing answer papers for a teacher recruitment exam -- much in the style of Bollywood blockbuster "Munnabhai MBBS" -- have been arrested from Bihar's Saharsa.

Modi 3.0's First Budget: Will Nirmala Sitharaman Announce Tax Changes?

Edited by Debanish Achom | Monday July 22, 2024, New Delhi

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the first Union Budget of Modi 3.0 on Tuesday amid hard questions from the Opposition over jobs and price rise. The pre-Budget Economic Survey has forecast 6.5-7 per cent growth for fiscal 2026.

Retired Soldier Kills 6 Family Members Including Mother Over Land Dispute In Haryana

Press Trust of India | Monday July 22, 2024, Ambala

An ex-serviceman allegedly hacked to death six members of his family, including his mother, a nephew and two nieces while they were asleep in Naraingarh here over a land dispute, police said on Monday.

IAS Officer's Wife Who "Eloped" With Gangster Returns Home, Dies By Suicide

Edited by Ashutosh Tripathi | Monday July 22, 2024

She eloped with a gangster nine months ago. On Saturday, the 45-year-old woman returned to her IAS husband's home in Gujarat, where she tried to kill herself. The woman, Surya Jay, died during treatment at a hospital a day later, on Sunday.

K Kavitha Involved In Tweaking Of Delhi Liquor Policy: CBI In Chargesheet

Asian News International | Monday July 22, 2024, New Delhi

Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), in its chargesheet filed against Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) leader K Kavitha, has stated that she was involved in the manipulation and tweaking of the Delhi Excise Policy.

What Karnataka IT Minister Priyank Kharge Said About 14-Hour Work Day Proposal

Asian News International | Monday July 22, 2024, Bengaluru, Karnataka

Karnataka's IT-BT Minister Priyank Kharge said on Monday that he is not aware of what the IT firms have proposed with regard to extending employee working hours from 12 hours to 14 hours.

'Forced By ED To Implicate Chief Minister': Karnataka Official Files Case

NDTV News Desk | Monday July 22, 2024, Bengaluru

A senior government official in Karnataka had filed a police case against two officials of the Enforcement Directorate, accusing them of forcing him to implicate the Chief Minister, a minister and a few others.

Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha Likely To Get 20 Hours Each For Discussion On Budget

Press Trust of India | Monday July 22, 2024, New Delhi

Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha are each likely to have a 20-hour discussion on the Union budget, which Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present on Tuesday, with the Lower House expected to have separate debates covering ministries.

5 Points About INS Brahmaputra, Which Caught Fire

Edited by Debanish Achom | Monday July 22, 2024

The Indian Navy's INS Brahmaputra caught fire while it was undergoing maintenance at the Mumbai naval dockyard. A sailor is missing, and the ship has tilted to one side. The navy said all other personnel have been accounted for.

Economic Survey Identifies Areas For Further Growth: PM Modi

Press Trust of India | Monday July 22, 2024

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday presented the Economic Survey 2023-24, along with the statistical appendix in the Lok Sabha.

INS Brahmaputra Severely Damaged In Fire, Lying On Its Side; Sailor Missing

Edited by Debanish Achom | Monday July 22, 2024, Mumbai/New Delhi

An Indian Navy warship which was undergoing maintenance at the naval dockyard in Mumbai caught fire today. The navy said a junior sailor is missing and rescue teams are looking for him. All other personnel have been accounted for, the navy said.

What Varanasi Small Traders Expect From Union Budget 2024

IANS | Monday July 22, 2024, Varanasi

"We have a lot of expectations from the Modi government, including reduction of GST on Banarasi sarees," Chandanlal, who runs a Banarasi saree business said.