During an all-party meeting before the Parliament session, Congress leader Jairam Ramesh noted that JD(U) and YSRCP called for special category status for Bihar and Andhra Pradesh, respectively, while the TDP remained silent. Ramesh shared this observation on social media as the meeting continued, highlighting the differing stances among party leaders on the issue of special category status for their states.
The government last month approved a ₹7,453 crore (~USD 900 million) offshore wind funding scheme, a welcome move to kickstart the industry —but a considerably larger financial support will be required to ensure the sector’s sustainable growth and promote manufacturing of offshore wind turbines.
379 students, including three Nepalese, entered India from violence-hit Bangladesh through Tripura check posts. The violence stems from student protests in Dhaka and elsewhere, demanding quota system reforms for government jobs.
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Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange continued his hunger strike for the second consecutive day at Antarwali Sarati in Maharashtra's Jalna district on Sunday. He is demanding immediate implementation of the state government's notification that would enable the Maratha community to access OBC quota benefits upon receiving Kunbi certificates.
Paris has intensified security for the upcoming Olympics, deploying police, military, and advanced surveillance. The measures address unprecedented threats from extremist attacks and international tensions. Critics fear the long-term impact of these security measures on privacy and civil liberties.
AAP Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh accused BJP of endangering Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's health in Tihar jail, citing medical reports showing potential risks. Singh claimed BJP is manipulating Kejriwal's diet to harm him, alleging a conspiracy to kill. AAP criticised LG Saxena's communication insinuating Kejriwal's self-induced sickness and accused BJP of a sinister plan to endanger the leader's life, pointing to reports of Kejriwal's alleged deliberate low-calorie intake and refusal of insulin.
This situation has led to a migration of trading volume to international exchanges, posing higher risks in terms of compliance and customer protection
The performance clock starts ticking when the investment takes place rather than when the capital is committed. Secondly, investors retain full discretion on which sectors, companies and deals to participate in and at what stages of investing
The budget may look at adding some populist measures which address unemployment and rural stress. This is considering four state elections coming up in the next one year
Three fatalities occurred and several others were injured due to a landslide on the trekking route to Kedarnath Dham in Uttarakhand's Rudraprayag district on Sunday morning. The incident, which occurred around 7:30 am near Chirbasa on the Gaurikund-Kedarnath route, involved debris and large stones falling from the hillside.
In the past decade, scientific research on meditation's adverse effects has surged. A 2022 study of 953 regular meditators in the US found that over 10% experienced negative impacts lasting at least a month. A 2020 review of over 40 years of research highlighted anxiety, depression, and more severe issues like psychosis and dissociation as common adverse effects.
Real Estate Budget Expectation: The upcoming Union Budget 2024 is eagerly awaited by real estate developers who are hoping for tax rationalization and interest rate reductions to enhance financial viability. Key expectations from Budget include addressing affordable housing definitions, allowing unlimited interest deductions, and reducing GST on essential construction materials. Commercial real estate players are requesting GST reduction on steel and cement, as well as lower TDS rates on coworking spaces to manage costs effectively. Читать дальше...
In Budget 2023, key proposals included tax adjustments, customs duty changes, and MSME support. For Budget 2024, India Inc expects continued capex, reforms in key sectors, extended tax benefits, and measures to reduce business costs and boost consumption.
Former US president Donald Trump mentioned at an election rally in Grand Rapids, Michigan that Chinese President Xi Jinping sent him a heartfelt note after a failed assassination attempt, where Trump was shot in the ear but miraculously survived. Trump expressed gratitude for the supportive notes received from various world leaders. He emphasised his strong stance on China and his plans to prioritise American manufacturing upon returning to the White House.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) released state and center-wise results of the NEET-UG 2024 exams on Saturday, revealing that candidates from centers implicated in paper leaks and other irregularities performed poorly compared to other centers. The data showed that centers like Oasis School in Hazaribag, Hardayal Public School in Jhajjar, and Jay Jalaram International School in Godhra had below-average performances.
The Congress accused the Modi government of "poor policy-making" in handling air pollution and demanded the upcoming Union Budget allocate significant resources to address this health crisis. They highlighted underfunding and mismanagement in the National Clean Air Program and called for a revamp of air pollution laws and stricter enforcement of emission norms.
India's rainfall distribution shows significant disparities, with some states experiencing deficits while others have surpluses. The upcoming monsoon phase is critical for improving the overall situation. Kharif crop sowing remains steady, with pulses and oilseeds witnessing notable increases in acreage.
The US House recently passed the Tibet bill S-138, known as the Resolve Tibet Act, urging China to address the Tibet dispute and stop spreading disinformation. A bipartisan group of US lawmakers, led by Congressman Michael McCaul and Nancy Pelosi, visited Dharamshala to meet the Dalai Lama, raising Chinese objections. Tibetan President in exile, Penpa Tsering, emphasised challenging China's historical narrative and promoting Tibetan independence. The bill has heightened tensions between the US and China... Читать дальше...
Airbus will establish its first assembly line for the H125 helicopter in India, aiming for the inaugural Made-in-India rollout by 2026 in collaboration with Tata Group. The Final Assembly Line (FAL) will produce EASA-certified H125 helicopters, ensuring quality assurance managed by Airbus Helicopters experts at the Indian site.
