Month: July 2024

Budget provides customs duty exemptions for three cancer treatment drugs

Posted on By admin

Union government has continued its emphasis on tackling non-communicable diseases, and allocating funds for research in the healthcare sector, with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on July 23 announcing customs duty exemptions on three cancer treatment drugs — Trastuzumab Deruxtecan, Osimertinib, and Durvalumab. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStock The Union government has continued its emphasis on…

Read More “Budget provides customs duty exemptions for three cancer treatment drugs” »

Business

Sensex, Nifty settle marginally down in volatile trade on eventful Budget day

Posted on By admin

People walk past the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) building in Mumbai. | Photo Credit: REUTERS Benchmark Sensex and Nifty settled marginally lower in volatile trade on Tuesday as the government proposed to hike securities transaction tax on futures & options in the budget for 2024-25. Recovering most of its intra-day losses of over 1,200 points,…

Read More “Sensex, Nifty settle marginally down in volatile trade on eventful Budget day” »

Business

India vs Nepal Live Streaming Women’s Asia Cup Live Telecast: When And Where To Watch Match?

Posted on By admin

India vs Nepal LIVE Telecast, Women’s Asia Cup T20, 2024© X (Twitter) India vs Nepal, Women’s Asia Cup 2024 Live Streaming: India take on Nepal in their next match of Women’s Asia Cup 2024 on Tuesday in Dambulla. India come to this clash after defeating United Arab Emirates by 78 runs. Earlier, they also…

Read More “India vs Nepal Live Streaming Women’s Asia Cup Live Telecast: When And Where To Watch Match?” »

Sports

Union Budget 2024-25: Nepal, Sri Lanka, Seychelles get more funds under Budget allocation for MEA

Posted on By admin

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar. | Photo Credit: ANI India-funded projects in the neighbourhood received the bulk of the allocation for the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) under the Union Budget presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday. Nepal secured an allocation of ₹700 crore, which is a jump of ₹150 crore from previous…

Read More “Union Budget 2024-25: Nepal, Sri Lanka, Seychelles get more funds under Budget allocation for MEA” »

Business

18% hike for Department of Space in Union Budget, lion’s share for development of space technologies

Posted on By admin

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman addresses a post-Budget press conference in New Delhi on Tuesday. | Photo Credit: PTI The Department of Space received an 18% hike over its expenses in 2023-2024 in the 2024-2025 Union Budget presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday. The bulk of the hike goes towards the development of…

Read More “18% hike for Department of Space in Union Budget, lion’s share for development of space technologies” »

Science

“Have Two Assistant Coaches”: Gautam Gambhir Confirms His Support Staff

Posted on By admin

Gautam Gambhir and Ajit Agarkar in press conference© X (Twitter) India head coach Gautam Gambhir, speaking to media on Monday, confirmed the names of two assistant coaches that the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has approved. Though the complete list of coaches will be confirmed only after the Sri Lanka…

Read More ““Have Two Assistant Coaches”: Gautam Gambhir Confirms His Support Staff” »

Sports

A budget that will empower all sections of society: PM Modi

Posted on By admin

Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaks on the Union Budget in New Delhi on July 23, 2024. | Photo Credit: ANI Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised the Union Budget presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on July 23 as one that will empower all sections of society. “This is a budget that will take the country’s…

Read More “A budget that will empower all sections of society: PM Modi” »

Business

Budget 2024-25: Investors – The Hindu

Posted on By admin

A man watches a screen displaying Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s budget speech at a railway station in Mumbai, on July 23, 2024. | Photo Credit: Reuters Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2024-25 on July 23, 2024, stressing on her government’s nine priorities. Click here for The Hindu’s live coverage of…

Read More “Budget 2024-25: Investors – The Hindu” »

Business

Budget 2024: Where does the money come from and go?

Posted on By admin

The government allocates 21% of its budget to the State’s portion of taxes and duties | Photo Credit: Pichumani K Finance Minister Nirmala Sitaraman presented the Narendra Modi government’s first full-fledged budget after the NDA secured third consecutive win. Budget 2024 LIVE Updates The Budget mentioned net tax receipts for 2024-25 at ₹25.83 lakh crore,…

Read More “Budget 2024: Where does the money come from and go?” »

Business

Andy Murray Confirms Retirement After Olympics As Sun Sets On Golden Age

Posted on By admin

Andy Murray confirmed on Tuesday that he will retire after the Paris Olympics, closing another chapter in tennis’s golden age. The 37-year-old, a two-time Olympic champion, is planning to play in the singles and doubles at his fifth Games. “Arrived in Paris for my last-ever tennis tournament @Olympics,” the three-time Grand Slam champion…

Read More “Andy Murray Confirms Retirement After Olympics As Sun Sets On Golden Age” »

Sports