Month: February 2025

Should You Switch From Old Tax Regime To New? Big Budget Questions Answered

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Should You Switch From Old Tax Regime To New? Big Budget Questions Answered

New Delhi: The highlight of Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s eighth consecutive Budget is the relief to middle-class taxpayers from the salaried class. But the Budget speech, which also announced revised tax slabs, has left many confused over the relief they will be getting. NDTV answers taxpayers’ big Budget questions What Are The New Tax Slabs?…

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Centre To Bring Framework For Sustainable Harnessing Of Fisheries

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Centre To Bring Framework For Sustainable Harnessing Of Fisheries

New Delhi: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday stressed unlocking the potential of India’s marine sector and said that the government will bring a framework for sustainable harnessing of fisheries with a special focus on Andaman and Lakshadweep zones. “India ranks second largest globally in fish production and aquaculture. Seafood exports are valued at…

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India Eye Second Straight Women’s U19 T20 World Cup Title, Face South Africa In Final

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India Eye Second Straight Women’s U19 T20 World Cup Title, Face South Africa In Final

Unbeaten so far in the tournament, a dominant India will start as overwhelming favourites to win their second consecutive title when they take on South Africa in the final of the Women’s U19 T20 World Cup here on Sunday. India have had a flawless campaign so far, winning all their six matches in…

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“Vrushali Has A Great Backhand Counter,”: Bengaluru Jawans’ Star Player Jack Foster

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“Vrushali Has A Great Backhand Counter,”: Bengaluru Jawans’ Star Player Jack Foster

Pickleball, a game that has seen exponential growth in recent years, made its official league debut in India with the World Pickleball League. The league, a brainchild of Gaurav Natekar and Arati Ponnappa Natekar, came to life on January 24, 2025. The league is now in its final stage, with Priya and Atlee’s…

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Despite Poor Form, England Opener Phil Salt Completes Big T20I Milestone vs India

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Despite Poor Form, England Opener Phil Salt Completes Big T20I Milestone vs India

England opener Phil Salt completed 2,000 runs in international cricket on Friday. Salt reached this milestone during his side’s fourth T20I against India at Pune. During the match, he gave England a fine start, scoring 23 in 21 balls, with four boundaries after a string of low scores. In 69 matches, Salt has…

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How Donald Trump’s Tariffs Will Affect US Households

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How Donald Trump’s Tariffs Will Affect US Households

Washington: President Donald Trump’s tariffs will have a major ripple effect on American households, and drastically lower the purchasing power of poor households, as noted by the Congressional Budget Office. Trump’s tariffs could add an extra $830 tax this year on the average US household as analysed by the nonpartisan nonprofit Tax Foundation. The president…

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“Bonanza” For Bihar, Andhra Pradesh “Cruelly Ignored”: Congress’ Jab Over Budget

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“Bonanza” For Bihar, Andhra Pradesh “Cruelly Ignored”: Congress’ Jab Over Budget

New Delhi: Bihar got a “bonanza” but Andhra Pradesh has been “cruelly ignored” in the Union Budget 2025, Congress spokesperson Jairam Ramesh said Saturday afternoon, shortly after Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s 77-minute budget speech. In a jab at the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance – of which Bihar’s ruling Janata Dal (United) and the Telugu Desam…

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“Goes Without Saying…”: Railway Ticket Collector Himanshu Sangwan Breaks Silence After Dismissing Virat Kohli

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“Goes Without Saying…”: Railway Ticket Collector Himanshu Sangwan Breaks Silence After Dismissing Virat Kohli

Railways pacer Himanshu Sangwan found himself in the collective consciousness of Indian cricket followers after taking the “most important wicket of his life,” dismissing superstar Virat Kohli in a Ranji Trophy match against Delhi on Friday. Sangwan, who played U-19 cricket for Delhi alongside the likes of Rishabh Pant before moving to Railways,…

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Budget 2025: Housing measures announced by Nirmala Sitharaman

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Budget 2025: Housing measures announced by Nirmala Sitharaman

Image for representative purpose | Photo Credit: The Hindu Presenting the Union Budget for 2025 in the Parliament on Saturday (February 1, 2025), Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman listed measures to expand affordable housing. Ms. Sitharaman announced that 40,000 units of housing would be completed in 2025-26 to help families which have taken loans to buy…

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