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Budget 2024: Will Nirmala Sitharaman bring relief to taxpayers?
Union Budget 2024: The upcoming budget could witness big-ticket announcements in key sectors such as health, infrastructure, education, defence and others
![Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present her seventh Union Budget on Tuesday.(Sansad TV) Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present her seventh Union Budget on Tuesday.(Sansad TV)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/22/148x111/Finance_minister_Nirmala_Sitharaman_1721662868678_1721662868957.jpg)
Updated on Jul 23, 2024 05:16 AM IST
Salman Khan house firing case: ‘Sufficient material against accused,’ says court
Special judge B D Shelke took cognisance of the chargesheet against the six accused, filed by the Mumbai police .
![Bollywood actor Salman Khan (ANI) Bollywood actor Salman Khan (ANI)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/22/148x111/ANI-20240713303-0_1721660435254_1721660463680.jpg)
Updated on Jul 23, 2024 05:42 AM IST
JD(S) MLC Suraj Revanna gets conditional bail in sexual abuse case
Suraj, accused of sexually assaulting a male worker of the party, was arrested last month.
![Suraj Revanna, Janata Dal (Secular) MLC. (ANI) Suraj Revanna, Janata Dal (Secular) MLC. (ANI)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/22/148x111/Suraj-Revanna--Janata-Dal--Secular--MLC-and-son-of_1719171238867_1721659685860.jpg)
Published on Jul 22, 2024 09:13 PM IST
HT News Desk, New Delhi
Maharashtra Congress chief jabs Amit Shah: 'Narendra Modi sardar of corruption'
Amit Shah accused Sharad Pawar of "institutionalising corruption".
![Maharashtra Congress chief Nana Patole addresses a press conference.(ANI file photo) Maharashtra Congress chief Nana Patole addresses a press conference.(ANI file photo)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/22/148x111/Mumbai--May-28--ANI---Maharashtra-Congress-Chief-N_1721662377972_1721662399807.jpg)
Published on Jul 22, 2024 09:04 PM IST
INS Brahmaputra resting on its side after major fire, sailor missing: Navy
INS Brahmaputra fire: The Navy has ordered an inquiry into the incident.
![Indian Navy frigate INS Brahmaputra after tilting to one side (port side) inside naval dockyard in Mumbai(ANI) Indian Navy frigate INS Brahmaputra after tilting to one side (port side) inside naval dockyard in Mumbai(ANI)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/22/148x111/fire_1721668329542_1721668354028.jpg)
Updated on Jul 23, 2024 04:33 AM IST
HT News Desk | Edited by Vaibhav Tiwari
SC dismisses plea on jailed political leaders, talks about ‘one politician'
This politician, the SC said, is ‘every day before this court with a battery of the best lawyers.’
![The Supreme Court (HT Photo) The Supreme Court (HT Photo)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/22/148x111/The-Supreme-Court-on-Thursday-adjourned-the-hearin_1720724610793_1721653924135.jpg)
Updated on Jul 22, 2024 07:25 PM IST
HT News Desk, New Delhi
NEET-UG: SC ropes in IIT-Delhi to find correct answer to exam question
The NEET-UG examination was held on May 5, taken by over 23.33 lakh students at 4,750 centres in 571 cities, including 14 overseas
![The Supreme Court is hearing more than 40 petitions including ones those filed by the National Testing Agency seeking the transfer of cases pending against it in various high courts The Supreme Court is hearing more than 40 petitions including ones those filed by the National Testing Agency seeking the transfer of cases pending against it in various high courts](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/22/148x111/Supreme_Court_1721654491264_1721654491482.jpg)
Published on Jul 22, 2024 07:18 PM IST
Dharmendra Pradhan's scathing attack on Rahul Gandhi: 'Understands maths of...'
NEET-UG row: Earlier, the minister also asserted that there has been no evidence of paper leaks in the last seven years.
![Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi (L) and Union minister Dharmendra Pradhan in the House.(ANI) Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi (L) and Union minister Dharmendra Pradhan in the House.(ANI)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/22/148x111/ANI-20240722100-0_1721655105827_1721655122936.jpg)
Published on Jul 22, 2024 07:03 PM IST
HT News Desk | Edited by Vaibhav Tiwari
PM Modi on Economic Survey: ‘Highlights prevailing strengths of Indian economy’
According to the economic survey tabled in Parliament, India's GDP is likely to grow at 6.5-7 per cent in the current fiscal year.
![Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the Economic Survey identifies areas for further growth and progress (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the Economic Survey identifies areas for further growth and progress (PTI)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/22/148x111/PM_Modi_1721653860110_1721653860434.jpg)
Updated on Jul 22, 2024 06:46 PM IST
Evening briefing: J&K Police's warning over Jaish video; all latest news
A shortlist of the biggest headlines, recommended stories, and a special collection of news items that you should check out.
![Personnel of Special Operations Group (SOG) of the Jammu and Kashmir Police (PTI) Personnel of Special Operations Group (SOG) of the Jammu and Kashmir Police (PTI)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/22/148x111/PTI06-13-2024-000364B-0_1721652722116_1721652745958.jpg)
Published on Jul 22, 2024 06:32 PM IST
MPs gave 913 assurances during previous three years, completed 58: Govt
The remaining 330 assurances were not fulfilled due to the need for change in policies, said Union minister L Murugan.
![Parliamentarians in the Rajya Sabha. (PTI/File Photo) Parliamentarians in the Rajya Sabha. (PTI/File Photo)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/22/148x111/Parliamentarians-in-the-Rajya-Sabha-on-Monday---PT_1719822968001_1721648391884.jpg)
Published on Jul 22, 2024 05:55 PM IST
HT News Desk, New Delhi
Amid terror attacks spike, J&K cops warn public against circulating Jaish video
J&K Police issued directions to the public and police officers concerning the 5 minutes 55 seconds video by Jaish.
![J&K Police Security Wing (ANI) J&K Police Security Wing (ANI)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/22/148x111/J-K-Police-Security-Wing-during-a-search-operation_1721649697204_1721649715241.jpg)
Published on Jul 22, 2024 05:47 PM IST
Mumbai: Speeding Audi rams two autorickshaws; 4 injured, one critical
The unidentified driver of the Audi car fled the scene after the incident and cases have been registered against him.
![The incident took place at around 8 AM on Dumping Road, with auto-drivers and two passengers getting injured. One of the passengers is in the critical condition. (HT Photo) The incident took place at around 8 AM on Dumping Road, with auto-drivers and two passengers getting injured. One of the passengers is in the critical condition. (HT Photo)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/22/148x111/Three-people-have-died-in-Mohali-in-48-hours-after_1721245222655_1721648972522.jpg)
Published on Jul 22, 2024 05:44 PM IST
Kerala teen who died of Nipah ate fruit from a bat-infested locality: Minister
State health minister Veena George said that the boy ate a hog plum fruit, locally known as ambazhanga, from his neighbourhood a few days before he got a fever.
![Minister George has also said that a team of experts from National Virology Institute-Pune will reach Malappuram on Monday to study the zoonotic bats in the region (PTI Photo)
Minister George has also said that a team of experts from National Virology Institute-Pune will reach Malappuram on Monday to study the zoonotic bats in the region (PTI Photo)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/22/148x111/PTI07-21-2024-000252B-0_1721650266898_1721650286621.jpg)
Published on Jul 22, 2024 05:42 PM IST
Cong jabs Modi government over Economic Survey: ‘Cherry-picked view of economy’
The Economic Survey 2023-24 has projected that the country's GDP is likely to grow at 6.5 to 7 per cent in the current fiscal year
![Congress leader Jairam Ramesh accused the Modi government of having an anti-farmer mindset(PTI file) Congress leader Jairam Ramesh accused the Modi government of having an anti-farmer mindset(PTI file)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/22/148x111/Congress_general_secretary_Jairam_Ramesh_1721647082576_1721647082833.jpg)
Published on Jul 22, 2024 05:22 PM IST
SC judge during Kanwar hearing: 'Used to visit veg hotel run by a Muslim...'
A bench of Justices Hrishikesh Roy and SVN Bhatti issued notices to Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Madhya Pradesh.
![The Supreme Court of India (Photo by Sanchit Khanna/ Hindustan Times) The Supreme Court of India (Photo by Sanchit Khanna/ Hindustan Times)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/22/148x111/New-Delhi--India---July-18--2024--A-view-of-suprem_1721648667426_1721648714042.jpg)
Updated on Jul 22, 2024 07:50 PM IST
HT News Desk | Edited by Vaibhav Tiwari
‘AI could slow BPO sector growth’: Chief Economic Advisor V Anantha Nageswaran
Chief Economic Advisor said that within the next decade, India is set to become world's third-largest economy and will greatly benefit from young population.
![Chief Economic Advisor V Anantha Nageswaran addresses a press conference after tabling of the Economic Survey 2023-24 in Parliament by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, in New Delhi. (PTI) Chief Economic Advisor V Anantha Nageswaran addresses a press conference after tabling of the Economic Survey 2023-24 in Parliament by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, in New Delhi. (PTI)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/22/148x111/PTI07-22-2024-000172B-0_1721647336532_1721647364746.jpg)
Updated on Jul 22, 2024 05:17 PM IST
Who can be Kamala Harris' running mate? Here's what betting odds predict
Betting market predicts Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro as the front-runner to join Harris on the Democratic ticket
Published on Jul 22, 2024 05:05 PM IST
IAS officer, criticised for remarks on disability quota, reacts
Telangana-cadre IAS officer Smita Sabharwal has been criticised for questioning the need for a disability quota in civil services.
![IAS officer Smita Sabharwal (Image courtesy: X) IAS officer Smita Sabharwal (Image courtesy: X)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/22/148x111/Screenshot_2024-07-22_155905_1721644162089_1721644170246.png)
Published on Jul 22, 2024 04:48 PM IST
HT News Desk, New Delhi
UP: Pilgrims attack travellers after car touches Kanwar
A group of ‘kanwariyas’ vandalised a car and attacked the travellers in Uttar Pradesh alleging that the car has brushed against them.
![Circle Officer Raju Kumar Sab told PTI, the damaged vehicles has been seized and efforts are being made to identify the drivers and passengers. (Parveen Kumar/ HT Photo) Circle Officer Raju Kumar Sab told PTI, the damaged vehicles has been seized and efforts are being made to identify the drivers and passengers. (Parveen Kumar/ HT Photo)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/22/148x111/Kanwariyas-carrying-holy-water-collected-from-Rive_1721635125862_1721644225020.jpg)
Published on Jul 22, 2024 04:29 PM IST
‘Hang head in shame’: TMC to MP CM after 2 women nearly buried alive in Rewa
TMC claimed that atrocities against women had become an epidemic due to the support of the Bharatiya Janata Party(BJP).
![Two women being rescued after they were partially buried as murrum was tipped over them from a truck while they were protesting against road construction, in Madhya Pradesh�s Rewa district, in Rewa, Sunday,(PTI) Two women being rescued after they were partially buried as murrum was tipped over them from a truck while they were protesting against road construction, in Madhya Pradesh�s Rewa district, in Rewa, Sunday,(PTI)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/22/148x111/PTI07-21-2024-000300B-0_1721643646099_1721643680949.jpg)
Published on Jul 22, 2024 04:10 PM IST
HT News Desk | Written by Adarsh Kumar Gupta
RSS order: Mayawati accuses BJP-led Centre of appeasement
Mayawati claimed RSS activities were political and electoral in favour of a particular party
![BSP chief Mayawati (HT file photo)(HT_PRINT) BSP chief Mayawati (HT file photo)(HT_PRINT)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/22/148x111/BSP-chief-Mayawati--HT-File-Photo-_1721643108427_1721643135716.jpg)
Published on Jul 22, 2024 03:45 PM IST
Big blow to Nitish Kumar's JD(U) as Centre rejects Bihar special status demand
Janata Dal (United), a key NDA ally with 12 Lok Sabha MPs, has been demanding special status to Bihar.
![A file photo of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar(PTI file) A file photo of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar(PTI file)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/22/148x111/Prime_Minister_Modi_and_Nitish_Kumar_1721641640498_1721641640653.jpg)
Updated on Jul 22, 2024 06:16 PM IST
‘I am confused…’: What led to Jaya Bachchan's outburst on Jagdeep Dhankhar in RS
During question hour, Rajya Sabha MP Jaya Bachchan expressed disappointment at Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar's alleged partiality to BJP MPs.
![Veteran actress and Rajya Sabha MP, Jaya Bachchan alleged partiality displayed by the Rajya Sabha chair Jagdeep Dhankar during question hour. Veteran actress and Rajya Sabha MP, Jaya Bachchan alleged partiality displayed by the Rajya Sabha chair Jagdeep Dhankar during question hour.](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/22/148x111/jaya_1721634985211_1721641228457.png)
Updated on Jul 22, 2024 03:39 PM IST
‘Can’t comment because…': Somnath Bharti on Delhi HC's observations on his plea
The AAP leader, who came runner-up to BJP's Bansuri Swaraj on the New Delhi Lok Sabha seat, has filed an appeal challenging her election.
![AAP leader Somnath Bharti (File Photo/HT) AAP leader Somnath Bharti (File Photo/HT)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/22/148x111/a28ed268-7891-11ec-8580-3927bb215db5_1642532872483_1721640638397.jpg)
Published on Jul 22, 2024 03:06 PM IST
HT News Desk, New Delhi