Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge criticized the Union Budget for allegedly discriminating against opposition-ruled states. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman clarified funds are allocated fairly. Kharge led INDIA alliance parties in protest.
Steven Soderbergh's spy drama "Black Bag," featuring Cate Blanchett and Michael Fassbender, will be released on March 14, 2025. Focus Features handles domestic distribution, while Universal Pictures International oversees the international release.
The Indian government has allocated Rs 400 crore in the FY25 Budget for India’s participation in World Expo 2025, scheduled to take place in Osaka, Japan from April 13 to October 13, 2025. The funds will support the setup of an India Pavilion showcasing initiatives like Make in India and Digital India, alongside achievements in sectors such as Energy, Space Technology, IT, Tourism, and Culture.
Bihar CM Nitish Kumar faced criticism from RJD after a heated exchange with opposition women legislators in the assembly. The dispute arose as RJD members protested for incorporating amended reservation laws into the Constitution's 9th schedule. Kumar defended his stance, citing his role in enhancing caste quotas and seeking legal protection for these laws.
Keanu Reeves finds that contemplating his own death deepens his appreciation for relationships and life in general. Expanding on themes from his comic series, he co-authored a novel recently. His view of life's fleeting nature has been profoundly impacted by personal losses.
In May 2024, formal job creation under ESIC surged by 13.9%, with 2.30 million new jobs compared to the previous year. A considerable portion of these additions, 48.37%, were young workers. ESIC also registered 20,110 new establishments under the ESI scheme, reflecting enhanced social security coverage.
The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) Chairman said that the duty was hiked in July 2022 as at that time there was a worsening current account deficit (CAD) due to the geo-political situation.
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw stated that West Bengal now receives more funding for rail projects compared to when Mamata Banerjee was the railway minister. Train accidents have dropped by 60 per cent due to technology and operational changes. However, land acquisition issues in West Bengal hinder development. Bihar and Jharkhand have also seen significant funding increases for rail projects.
India successfully conducted a Phase-II Ballistic Missile Defence System test off the Odisha coast in Balasore. The test validated India's ability to defend against 5,000 km class ballistic missiles. A target missile launched from LC-IV Dhamra simulated an adversary's ballistic missile and was detected by radars on land and sea, activating the AD Interceptor system.
Among the latest Paris Olympics 2024 updates, a super computer has predicted that Team USA is on the verge of ending up at the top of the Olympics medal tally. It has also predicted that Great Britain will also be perched at the top brackets of the Paris Olympic medal winners list.
The US State Department has issued a revised travel advisory for India, categorizing the country at Level 2 overall due to crime and terrorism risks, with specific regions at higher risk levels. It advises against travel to Jammu and Kashmir, areas within 10 km of the India-Pakistan border, Manipur, and parts of Central and East India due to various security concerns including terrorism, civil unrest, and violent crime.
Nita Ambani, founder of Reliance Foundation, has been re-elected as India's representative to the International Olympic Committee (IOC) during its 142nd session in Paris. She expressed deep honor and gratitude for the unanimous re-election, highlighting India's increasing influence in global sports.
A bench comprising Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud and Justices JB Pardiwala and Manoj Misra stayed the high court order and issued notices to Aum Capital, representing the investors, and others on separate appeals of the RBI and the DBS Bank against the HC judgement.
Singer-songwriter Charlotte Emma Aitchison, known as Charli XCX, endorsed Kamala Harris on Monday and took to X, where she wrote, "kamala IS brat". This post has received more than 51.5 million views.
Raksha Rajya Mantri Sanjay Seth visited DRDO Bhawan in New Delhi, where he was briefed on DRDO's collaborations with private sectors in AI, robotics, and cyber security. Seth also learned about DRDO's Technology Development Fund encouraging private industry participation.
CrowdStrike's faulty update to its security software crashed computers powered by Microsoft's Windows operating system, disrupting internet services across the globe and affecting a broad swathe of industries including airlines, banking and healthcare.
Budget proposals aimed at employment and skilling are expected to yield significant results in the medium to long term. Economists suggest immediate large-scale impact is unlikely, with notable benefits in manufacturing and capability building. Policies are designed to create a skilled workforce, boosting sectors like textiles and chemicals quicker than others. Formal job creation remains a critical focus area.
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Among the public shareholders, Damani held about 34.66% in the company. Damani raised stake in VST Industries during the June quarter by 2%. At the end of March quarter, the investor had held about 32.7% in the company, according to data from Trendlyne.
British telecommunications regulator Ofcom said Wednesday it had handed video sharing platform TikTok a 1.9 million pound ($2.4 million) fine for failing to timely make available safety data. "Ofcom has today fined TikTok £1.875 million for failing to accurately respond to a formal request for information about its parental controls safety feature," the regulator said in a statement.
The government decided to reserve 10% of vacancies in the Central Armed Police Forces and Assam Rifles for ex-Agniveers. The recruitment process includes relaxation in the upper age limit and an exemption from the Physical Efficiency Test. Recruitment steps aim to fill current vacancies swiftly, with significant progress already made and further vacancies notified.
The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) chief said about 7.5 crore ITRs were filed the last time at the end of the deadline on July 31. The current ITR filing season for assessment year 2024-25 will similarly end on July 31 for different categories of taxpayers whose accounts are not supposed to be audited.
Companies are seeking clarification on the internship scheme introduced in the budget, particularly regarding the definition of "top 500 companies." HR experts and industry leaders expressed concerns to ET about the feasibility of the scheme's target to hire 10 million interns over five years, suggesting that the scope should be broadened beyond just the top 500 firms.
Indian benchmark indices, led by financial sectors, declined on Wednesday. The Nifty's short-term outlook remains bearish with potential support levels at 24,270-24,100, suggesting possible buying interest at lower levels.
Fans of the action genre have been awaiting updates on Constantine 2, the long-anticipated sequel to the 2005 film Constantine. Keanu Reeves provided a new update about the project.