Kerala FM presents Budget for 2023-24
Thiruvananthapuram/UNI: Kerala Finance Minister KN Balagopal presented the full budget of the CPI(M) government at the Legislative Assembly here on Friday.
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Rang Ghar to be promoted to make it part of world tourism map: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma
Guwahati: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has said ‘Rang Ghar’ will be promoted to make it a part of the world tourism map.
India to support Bhutan for establishment of third international internet gateway
Thimpu/New Delhi: As part of the expanding India-Bhutan digital partnership, the Government of India is pleased to support the Bhutan government for the establishment of the third international internet gateway for Bhutan.
In big setback for BJP on Nitin Gadkari's home turf, MVA candidate wins Legislative Council seat in Nagpur
Mumbai/IBNS: In a major electoral setback for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in one of its most significant turf, the candidate for the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) coalition on Thursday defeated the saffron party's contender in polls to a Maharashtra Legislative Council seat in Nagpur.
Liquor scam: AAP used kickbacks to fund its Goa poll campaign, ED alleges in chargesheet
New Delhi/IBNS: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) Thursday said Aam Admi Party (AAP) used the proceeds of the alleged liquor case in funding its campaign in the Goa Assembly polls, media reports said.
SC dismisses plea restricting a candidate from contesting 2 seats simultaneously in Lok Sabha & Assembly polls
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday refused to entertain a petition filed by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader, Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay, seeking a direction preventing candidates from contesting two seats simultaneously in Parliament and Assembly polls.
Govt has given emphasis on sports ministry in the budget: Anurag Thakur
Hamirpur (HP)/UNI: Union Minister for Information Broadcasting and Sports and Youth Affairs, Anurag Thakur has said that the PM Modi government has taken special care of the Sports and Youth Ministry in the Union Budget for the financial year 2023-24.
SC dismisses plea restricting a candidate from contesting 2 seats simultaneously in Lok Sabha & Assembly polls
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday refused to entertain a petition filed by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader, Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay, seeking a direction preventing candidates from contesting two seats simultaneously in Parliament and Assembly polls.
Parliament adjourned after Opposition adamant on probe demand into Adani Group's biz dealings
New Delhi/IBNS: Both Houses of Parliament were adjourned after the Opposition created a ruckus over the demands of into allegations of fraud against the Adani Group by American short-seller Hindenburg Research that triggered a massive fall in the stock prices of the conglomerate’s companies.
Kerala journalist Siddique Kappan released after 28 months from UP jail
Lucknow/IBNS: Siddique Kappan, a journalist from Kerala, arrested while reporting the death of a young woman in Uttar Pradesh’s Hathras two years ago, was finally released from a jail in Lucknow on Thursday.
Barring Srinagar, minimum temp drops in Kashmir
Srinagar/UNI: Barring Srinagar, the minimum temperature drops in Kashmir valley on Thursday amid a meteorological forecast of very light rain, snow over the isolated places of J&K .
A day after Union Budget, opposition parties hold meeting
New Delhi/UNI: A meeting of the like-minded opposition parties was held on Thursday to discuss strategy for the ongoing session of Parliament.
Arunachal Pradesh: BJP names Tsering Lhamu as its candidate for Lumla bypolls
Itanagar/UNI: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday announced the name of Tsering Lhamu, wife of former MLA Jambey Tashi, as its official candidate for the bye-election to Lumla Assembly Constituency in Tawang district of Arunachal Pradesh.
'Union Budget anti-people, anti-poor': Mamata Banerjee
Kolkata/UNI: Slamming the Union Budget as "anti-people" and "anti-poor", West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday said the document was prepared with an eye on the upcoming Assembly polls and the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.
Sri Lankan Airlines CEO thanks India for helping the carrier during economic crisis
Colombo: Sri Lankan Airlines CEO Richard Nuttall has said the Indian government helped the country’s airlines running amid challenges brought on by the economic crisis.
Adani Group acquires Haifa Port in Israel, Indian embassy calls the step as a 'success story'
New Delhi: Indian conglomerate Adani Group has acquired the strategic Israeli port of Haifa for USD 1.2 billion.
Australian High Commissioner expresses sadness over recent attack by pro-Khalistani members on Indians
Melbourne/New Delhi: Australia’s High Commissioner to India Barry O’ Farrell has expressed his 'sadness' over the alleged attack by pro-Khalistan group members on Indians carrying the tricolour in their hands at Fed Square in Melbourne.
Netflix announces measures to prevent password sharing among users
Netflix has announced that it will begin measures on preventing password sharing in the first quarter of this year.
Maharashtra: 7 killed, 10 injured in road accident in Amravati district
Amravati/Nagpur/UNI: At least seven people were killed and ten others sustained serious injuries when a truck-laden and a pick-up vehicle carrying labourers collided with near Tapi river bridge, just 5 km away near Melghat in Amravati district, bordering Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh, a senior police official told UNI.
Dubai: UAE minister unveils Mahatma Gandhi's bust
Dubai: United Arab Emirates (UAE) Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan has unveiled the bust of Indian 'Father of the Nation' Mahatma Gandhi in Dubai city on Tuesday.
Reduction of funds in MGNREGS, food security, procurement in the budget will hit poor people: Naveen Patnaik
Bhubaneswar/UNI: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday said the reduction of funds for MGNREGS, food security, and procurement in the budget will hit the poor people.
UP: Three children poisoned by mother, die
Shamli (UP)/UNI: Three children died after being poisoned allegedly by their mother in Kairana area of Shamli district here in Uttar Pradesh on Wednesday, police sources said here.
'Union Budget has betrayed hopes of people': Congress
New Delhi/UNI: The Congress on Wednesday said the Budget 2023 has "betrayed" the hopes of the vast majority of the people as it has no 'roadmap ' to build the country's future.
Air Marshal AP Singh takes over as Vice Chief of Air Staff
New Delhi: Air Marshal AP Singh PVSM AVSM took over as the Vice Chief of the Air Staff (VCAS) on 01 February 2023.
AAP expresses disappointment over Union Budget
New Delhi/UNI: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Wednesday reacted to the ongoing Union Budget announcement and alleged it has disappointed the people of Delhi.
'Why false hopes in budget?': Mayawati questions Centre
Lucknow/UNI: Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) supremo Mayawati on Wednesday termed the Union Budget as a bundle of false hopes and said it would have been better if the budget was more for the country than the party.
Assam CM Sarma inaugurates Fancy Bazar Foot over bridge
Guwahati: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma dedicated the Fancy Bazar Foot over bridge to the service of the people at a function held at Fancy Bazar in Guwahati on Wednesday.
Odisha: PSO of slain Minister Naba Kishore Das placed under suspension
Bhubaneswar: Odisha government on Wednesday suspended Mitrabhanu Deo, the Personal Security Officer (PSO ) of former Health and Family Welfare Minister Naba Kishore Das from service for alleged dereliction of duty.
Jammu and Kashmir: 2 foreigners dead due to avalanche at Gulmarg resort
Srinagar: Two foreign skiers died in a massive snow avalanche that hit the tourist resort of snow bound Gulmarg in Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday, officials said.
This Budget gives priority to the deprived: Narendra Modi
New Delhi: PM Narendra Modi on Wednesday appreciated the Union Budget presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and said it has established a strong base to fulfill the aspirations and resolutions of a developed country.