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New Delhi [India], July 23 (ANI): Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday announced a slew of measures aimed at boosting the micro, small and medium enterprise (MSME) sector, one of the priority area of the government, to help them grow and also compete globally. Speaking in Parliament while presenting the Union Budget 2024-25 on Tuesday, Sitharman said the government has provided special attention to MSMEs and lab

Dharwad (Karnataka) [India], July 23 (ANI): A man was arrested for allegedly stabbing a priest to death on July 21 in the Hubballi-Dharwad City of Karnataka, the police said on Tuesday. The murder case of the Vaishno Devi temple priest, identified as Devendrappa Mahadevappa Vanahalli (63), was solved after the accused was arrested on Monday night. The Hubballi-Dharwad Police nabbed the accused on Monday night and identifi

New Delhi [India], July 23 (ANI): Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday proposed to reduce customs duties on gold and silver to six per cent and on platinum to 6.4 per cent to enhance value addition in precious metal jewellery. "To enhance domestic value addition in gold and precious metal jewellery in the country, I propose to reduce customs duties on gold and silver to 6 per cent and that on platinum to 6.4 per

New Delhi [ India], July 23 (ANI): Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, in her seventh consecutive Union Budget for 2024-25, outlined key priorities aimed at fostering economic growth and creating ample opportunities. She listed productivity and resilience in agriculture, employment and skilling, inclusive human resource development and social justice, manufacturing and services, urban development, energy security, infras

New Delhi [India], July 23 (ANI): Presenting the Union Budget for 2024-25, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday pegged the fiscal deficit target at 4.9 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP). In the Interim Budget tabled on February 1, she pegged it at 5.1 per cent of GDP. In 2023-24, the government pegged the fiscal deficit target for 2023-24 at 5.9 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP). Later, the f

New Delhi [India], July 23 (ANI): As Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman arrived in Parliament to present the first budget of the NDA 3.0 government on Tuesday, Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi said she hopes that it will provide some relief from rising inflation and unemployment. Speaking to ANI, Priyanka Chaturvedi said, "There is a difference between what the economic survey suggests and what the actual gro

BEIJING, July 23 (Xinhua) -- A selection of the best press photos from Xinhua.

washington - The United States is looking to boost intelligence collection in the Arctic and enhance cooperation with allies in the region, to prevent Russia and China from exploiting the cold and icy northern region at America's expense.

WASHINGTON - U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris has not yet won the Democratic Party's support for her presidential candidacy, but she has the endorsement of U.S. President Joe Biden, along with several senior Democrats, after his withdrawal from the race on Sunday.

New Delhi [India], July 23 (ANI): Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday presented the Union Budget 2024-25 after the Cabinet gave its approval. In her intial comments, Sithamraman said India's economic growth will be a shining exception. "We are determined all Indians regardless of religion and age achieve life goals and aspirations," Sitharman said. The Finance Minister presented first Union Budget of the Modi 3

New Delhi [India], July 23 (ANI): As Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to present the first budget of the NDA 3.0 government on Tuesday, Congress MP Pramod Tiwari expects the focus of the budget to be on unemployment, inflation, and further rebates in income tax slabs for the middle class, among others. Speaking to ANI, Tiwari said, "The middle class should get further rebates in income tax slabs. In the bu

New Delhi [India], July 23 (ANI): The Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, arrived in Parliament ahead of the Budget presentation on Tuesday. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Union Budget 2024-25 at 11 am today. The Economic Survey 2023-24 was tabled yesterday in Parliament. Congress MP Manish Tewari criticised the Economic Survey over the recommendation regarding food inflation. "The Econo

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], July 23 (ANI): Ahead of the presentation of the Union Budget 2024, Uttar Pradesh Finance Minister Suresh Kumar Khanna stated that it will prove to be a milestone in the journey towards a Viksit Bharat. "We expect that this budget will be a milestone in the journey towards a Viksit Bharat," Khanna said, speaking to ANI on Tuesday. Discussing the positive outcomes of the Indian economy, Khan

CHENGDU, July 23 (Xinhua) -- Archaeological authorities have recently unveiled groundbreaking discoveries, including a jade and stone artifact "workshop" dating back over 3,400 years, at the legendary Sanxingdui Ruins site. The new finds offer vital insights into the origins of various precious cultural relics and highlight the remarkable achievements of ancient Chinese civilization.

New Delhi [India], July 23 (ANI): Union Cabinet headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi met in Parliament on Tuesday to approve the Union Budget ahead of its presentation by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Parliament this morning to attend the cabinet meeting. On Monday, Prime Minister said the Economic Survey highlighted the prevailing strengths of the economy and identifies ar

New Delhi [India], July 23 (ANI): Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman met President Droupadi Murmu ahead of presenting the Union Budget 2024 in Parliament, as per tradition. The Finance Minister and her team briefed the President about the provisions of the Budget. President Murmu then fed the Finance Minister 'Curd and Sugar' which is a symbol of wishes for good luck. The Finance Minister will now head for the Cabi

Mumbai (Maharastra) [India], July 23 (ANI): Mumbai will experience moderate-to-heavy rainfall in the city and suburbs today. Earlier, rain lashed parts of Mumbai early in the morning. According to the data provided by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), there is the possibility of very heavy rain in some isolated places. Occasional gusty winds are very likely to reach 45-55 kmph. There is also a forecast of high

TAIPEI, Taiwan: Heavy storms and flooding have caused a highway bridge in northwest China to partially collapse, resulting in the deaths of at least 11 people and leaving 30 others missing.

TOKYO, Japan: Japan saw a significant improvement in its trade balance in June, marking its first monthly surplus in three months as exports showed signs of recovery.

Gurugram (Haryana) [India], July 23 (ANI): As Finance Minister Niramala Sitharaman presented the Economic Survey on Monday and is set to present the Union Budget 2024 in Parliament, EaseMyTrip co-founder Rikant Pitti said that the GDP growth rate will become even better than the economic survey's 7 per cent growth prediction. "... Last year our GDP growth rate was around 6.5%, and this time as well, the economic survey su

New Delhi [India], July 23 (ANI): Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary said that the first Union Budget of the third Modi government will be based on his mantra of "Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas". Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the full budget for 2024-25 on Monday. "This budget is based on PM Modi's mantra of Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas," MoS Chaudhary said. Chaudhary was among the first from FM Nirmala

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BEIJING, July 23 (Xinhua) -- The central parity rate of the Chinese currency renminbi, or the yuan, strengthened 1 pip to 7.1334 against the U.S. dollar Tuesday, according to the China Foreign Exchange Trade System.

BEIJING, July 23 (Xinhua) -- The following are the central parity rates of the Chinese currency renminbi, or the yuan, against 25 major currencies announced on Tuesday by the China Foreign Exchange Trade System:

BEIJING, July 23 (Xinhua) -- The following are the latest updates on agriculture prices provided by London Stock Exchange Group at 0200 GMT, July 23.