Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Interim Budget 2024-25 today. This is her 6th consecutive budget presentation. In her interim Budget 2024 speech, she announced that there will be no change in the tax structure. “I do not propose to make any changes relating to the taxation and propose to retain the same tax rates for direct and indirect taxes including import duties”. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said in her interim Budget speech. She announced proposals for making improvements in the tax-payers services for ensuring ease in living and ease of business. She also proposed to withdraw all pending tax demands up to ₹25,000 till 2009-10 and ₹10,000 till 2014-15; benefiting 1 crore tax payers.
01 February,2024 01:00 PM IST
Neurologist Dr Chandrashekhar Meshram has been awarded the Padma Shri Award in the field of Medicine. He says, "It is a matter of great pride and joy for Nagpur and Vidarbha as well as the entire country. This is a matter of pride for the medical fraternity...". This year, twelve persons from Maharashtra have been selected to receive Padma awards, which are given in recognition of extraordinary efforts. The Ministry of Home Affairs revealed the distinguished awards on the eve of the 75th Republic Day celebrations. Notable Marathi director Rajdutt, acclaimed music director Pyarelal Sharma, and former Union minister and governor of Uttar Pradesh Ram Naik are among the other prominent recipients of the Padma Awards 2024. A wide range of professions, including sports, medicine, literature, education, trade, industry, and social service, are among the recipients of the Padma Shri award.
26 January,2024 04:14 PM IST
Following months of wrestlers’ protests against the then Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, Sanjay Singh, aide of Brij Bhushan, was elected as the new president on Dec 21. Meanwhile, the protesting wrestlers were extremely unhappy with the appointment of the new chief. Expressing displeasure over his appointment, Indian wrestler Sakshee Malik broke down and declared ‘quitting’ from wrestling. On being asked about Sakshee Malik retirement from the gamer, Brij Bhushan Singh said he had nothing to do with it. Notably, the wrestlers have been protesting against the former WFI chief since months over sexual harassment allegations.
21 December,2023 08:51 PM IST
The buddy comedy film franchise follows the story of four friends, played by Hunny (Pulkit Samrat), Choocha (Varun Sharma), Laali (Manjot Singh) and Zafar (Ali Fazal), who come together to make easy money. Ritesh Sidhwani and Farhan Akhtar's Excel Entertainment shared the release date of "Fukrey 3" on Twitter along with the film's official posters that 'Fukrey 3' will be released in theatres on September 7.
16 June,2023 01:38 PM IST
All India Congress Committee (AICC) observers for Karnataka, Sushil Kumar Shinde, Deepak Bawaria and Bhanwar Jitendra Singh arrived in Delhi on May 15. Notably, Congress is all set to announce its Chief Ministerial candidate for Karnataka today. Rajya Sabha MP Randeep Singh Surjewala said that final report will be submitted to Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge. “The observers will submit their report to party president Mallikarjun Kharge by tonight. We will soon form the government in Karnataka”.
15 May,2023 06:11 PM IST | Mumbai
Mumbai and Thane are among 25 districts given some relaxations in the Covid-19 curbs. Health Minister Rajesh Tope said on Thursday that these places will go to Level 2.
30 July,2021 12:00 AM IST | Mumbai
The BCCI announces the 15-member team for the ICC World Cup 2011 Monday.
19 January,2011 10:46 AM IST
Welcoming the mandate for the Mahagathbandhan, Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday congratulated Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav and JD (U) chief Sharad Yadav for their victory in the Bihar assembly polls.
09 November,2015 09:27 AM IST
Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Anurag Thakur on Friday congratulated Team India for its victory during Australia tour in T20 matches. He added that India Selection Committee met on Friday to decide the team for the upcoming Asia Cup and ICC World T20.
05 February,2016 03:59 PM IST
The Indian team for the upcoming ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 was announced in Mumbai. Here's everything you need to know about the 15-member squad of India for the World Cup 2019.
15 April,2019 07:00 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
