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INDIA bloc protests 'Kursi-Bachao' Budget: ‘Extortion money to Bihar, Andhra’
Updated on Jul 24, 2024 11:19 AM IST
INDIA bloc MPs staged a protest in Parliament premises on Wednesday over the alleged discrimination against opposition-ruled states in the Union Budget.
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Published on Jul 24, 2024 10:31 AM IST
Opposition INDIA bloc MPs to protest against budget outside Parliament
The floor leaders of the INDIA parties met on Tuesday evening at Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge to chalk out its plan after the budget was presented by FM Nirmala Sitharaman
Updated on Jul 24, 2024 11:16 AM IST
Heavy rain triggers waterlogging, impacts traffic in parts of NCR
The Delhi Traffic Police issued advisories asking people to avoid waterlogged stretches including the Zakhira Underpass, Nigambodh Ghat, and Anand Parbat
Updated on Jul 24, 2024 11:00 AM IST
Delhi rain: City waterlogged; police issue traffic advisory. Avoid these routes
The Delhi Traffic Police has issued advisories as waterlogging was reported from Chatta Rail Chowk, Nigam Bodh Ghat, Anand Parvat and Zakhira underpass.
Updated on Jul 24, 2024 10:38 AM IST
Ghaziabad college chairman booked after ‘casteist slurs’ video goes viral online
The chairperson of a private college was booked for allegedly using caste-based slurs against a student who was seeking concession under SC quota.
Published on Jul 24, 2024 09:58 AM IST
Parliament Session LIVE: Chidambaram in RS asks ‘Why no mention of TN in Budget’
Parliament Session LIVE: The Congress has alleged that the budget had "blacked out" states where there are non-BJP governments.
Updated on Jul 24, 2024 06:01 PM IST
Terrorist killed, NCO injured in Kashmir’s Kupwara
The gunbattle in Kupwara was triggered a day after a soldier was killed in an exchange of fire with terrorists in the Poonch district of the Jammu region
Published on Jul 24, 2024 09:05 AM IST
Morning briefing: UK pushes for partnership reset with India
Here is a shortlist of the biggest headlines, recommended stories, and a special collection of news items you should check.
Published on Jul 24, 2024 08:59 AM IST
‘Have excellent ties with Mamata, but…’: Bangladesh reacts to 'shelter' offer
Bangladesh's foreign minister Hasan Mahmud said that the West Bengal chief minister's remarks could create confusion and mislead people.
Published on Jul 24, 2024 08:58 AM IST
Mumbai weather today: IMD's heavy rain warning, police issue advisory | Updates
The IMD issued a red alert for parts of Maharashtra for July 24 in view of the heavy rainfall lashing the state, especially Mumbai and Thane.
Updated on Jul 24, 2024 10:39 AM IST
Union Budget 2024-25: Coalition Economix
This was the first budget presented by the third iteration of the NDA, mere weeks after the BJP suffered a setback in the general elections.
Updated on Jul 24, 2024 08:21 AM IST
HT Correspondent, New Delhi
UK foreign secretary David Lammy to push for partnership reset with India
The India-UK FTA, negotiations for which began in January 2022, is set to top the agenda for Lammy’s visit beginning on Wednesday.
Published on Jul 24, 2024 07:28 AM IST
Rain lashes parts of Delhi, Noida; IMD predicts more showers | Weather updates
The IMD has forecast moderate rainfall for Wednesday in Delhi. The maximum and minimum temperatures might hover around 34 and 26 degrees Celsius, respectively.
Updated on Jul 24, 2024 09:22 AM IST
HT News Desk | Edited by Aniruddha Dhar
Rural housing push with 68% hike in funds
On June 10, the government gave approval to a cabinet proposal to construct a total of 3 million houses in the next five years
Updated on Jul 24, 2024 09:10 AM IST
How does the Union Budget impact growth?
The budget has continued with its focus on capital expenditure which can boost the economy’s long-term prospects
Updated on Jul 24, 2024 07:55 AM IST
How does the Union Budget impact reforms?
Budget speech emphasizes next-gen reforms for economic policy, focusing on consensus-building with states.
Updated on Jul 24, 2024 04:37 AM IST
How does the Union Budget impact stability?
This year’s budget shows no intention of departing from this approach even in the aftermath of depleted political capital after the elections.
Updated on Jul 24, 2024 06:09 AM IST
How does the Union Budget impact politics?
What this budget has not tried to do is undertake the exercise of correcting what could’ve been a mistake.
Updated on Jul 24, 2024 01:32 AM IST
With digital crop survey, govt to expand DPI to agri
The details of 60 million farmers and their lands will be included in the farmer and land registries.
Updated on Jul 24, 2024 07:50 AM IST
MSMEs get special attention in budget
The MSME sector is the largest employer after agriculture in India and has 35% share in India’s manufacturing output.
Updated on Jul 24, 2024 06:15 AM IST
Agri research ramp-up to tackle climate impact: FM
Union government prioritizes agriculture in the budget, focusing on farm research to boost productivity and climate resilience, allocating ₹1.52 lakh crore.
Updated on Jul 24, 2024 07:46 AM IST
Funding for MHA research and training logs 3-fold increase
For modernisation of state police forces and connecting CCTNS budget increased to more than twice from ₹221 crore (RE 2023-24) to ₹520 crore
Updated on Jul 24, 2024 07:42 AM IST
Customs duties cut, more rate tweaks soon: Nirmala
Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman said that she would also undertake “a comprehensive review” of the rate structure over the next six months.
Updated on Jul 24, 2024 06:07 AM IST
Rajeev Jayaswal
3 EPFO-based schemes among five to help boost jobs for youth
NDA govt's Budget 2024-25 announces ₹2 lakh crore job-creation plans, incentives for firms, skilling programs, and reforms to boost employment.
Updated on Jul 24, 2024 07:38 AM IST
Zia Haq, New Delhi
With ₹6.22 lakh crore for defence, focus on ‘Atmanirbharta’
The allocation is 4.79% higher than what it was in the budget estimates ( ₹5.93 lakh crore) for financial year 2023-24
Updated on Jul 24, 2024 07:32 AM IST
Rahul Singh
Internship scheme sparks row, Congress says govt ‘copied’ key manifesto promise
The proposed Right to Apprenticeship Act was one of the key highlights of the Congress manifesto
Updated on Jul 24, 2024 06:18 AM IST
Saubhadra Chatterji, New Delhi
Low interest on education loans up to ₹10L for courses within India
Budget proposes lower interest rates for education loans up to ₹10 lakh, with e-vouchers for 1 lakh students annually. Education allocation at 2.6% of total budget.
Updated on Jul 24, 2024 07:28 AM IST
Fareeha Iftikhar, New Delhi
₹3L-cr allocated to welfare schemes for women, girls
Sitharaman also said that partnerships would be created to organise women-specific skilling programmes in India
Updated on Jul 24, 2024 07:26 AM IST
Fareeha Iftikhar, New Delhi
Phones, peripherals set to get cheaper after customs duty cut
Finance minister Sitharaman reduced customs duty on mobile phones, PCBAs, and chargers to 15%, exempted critical minerals from duties, and proposed further reductions to boost domestic electronics industry.
Updated on Jul 24, 2024 07:36 AM IST
