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July 25, 2024 5:35 PM

Banerjee’s remarks could confuse people: Bangladesh Foreign Minister

The Bangladesh Ministry of Foreign Affairs has communicated with the Indian government through diplomatic channels, noting that West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s remarks on social media could create confusion among people, reports news agency United News of Bangladesh(UNB). “With due...

July 25, 2024 12:34 PM

ASEAN discusses global geo-strategy and geo-economics impacts

The 57th ASEAN Foreign Ministers Meeting continued on Thursday (July 25) with ministers meeting for a retreat session and Laos’ foreign minister delivering opening remarks at a plenary amid shifts in global strategy and economics. The foreign ministers are to discuss efforts to end a crippling co...

September 16, 2024 5:18 PM

Budget 2024: ELI schemes to benefit 2.9 crore youth

The Indian government has introduced three new schemes under the Employment-Linked Incentive (ELI) as part of the Prime Minister’s package, aiming to boost job creation and support both employees and employers. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced these initiatives during the Union Budget...

July 25, 2024 12:06 PM

Indian stock market opens with major cuts following weak global cues

Indian stock market opened sharply lower on Thursday, following global market trends. The BSE Sensex opened 606.77 points lower, or 0.76%, at 79,542.10. The Nifty 50 at the National Stock Exchange (NSE) fell by 182.50 points, or 0.75%, to 24,232.00. The Nifty Midcap index also dropped, opening at ...

September 16, 2024 5:19 PM

Affordable Housing, Free Electricity, and Tax Benefits for the Middle Class

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman unveiled the Union Budget for 2024-25 on Tuesday, aiming to cater to all societal segments, with a particular emphasis on the middle class. The budget introduces measures such as free electricity, affordable housing, and tax relief to meet their expectations. Here...

July 24, 2024 4:56 PM

Mudra loans limit doubled to Rs 20 lakh in huge boost to MSMEs

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday while presenting the Union Budget 2024 increased the limit of MUDRA loans from Rs 10 lakh to Rs 20 lakh, this will be applicable for those who have availed and successfully repaid loans previously taken under the Tarun category, Union Finance Minister a...

September 16, 2024 5:19 PM

At least 18 dead in Nepal plane crash

At least 18 people were killed when a small plane crashed and caught fire while it was taking off from Nepal's capital Kathmandu on Wednesday, officials said. The plane was carrying two crew members and 17 technicians to Pokhara city to repair another aircraft, officials said. "Only the captain ...

July 24, 2024 10:57 AM

Nifty, Sensex yet to cheer Union Budget, Stock markets open in red

Indian benchmark indices opened in negative territory as the Union budget proved to be a non-event for the market participants. The Sensex opened in red at 80,343.38, down 85.43 or 0.11 percent while the Nifty 40 opened in red at 24445.00, down 34 points or 0.14 percent. The Bank Nifty showed a simi...

September 16, 2024 5:21 PM

Budget 2024: Fiscal deficit target reduced to 4.9% with focus on consolidation

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a fiscal deficit target of 4.9% of GDP for the current fiscal year. This marks a reduction from the 5.1% target set in the Interim Budget presented on February 1, and a decrease from the 5.9% target set for 2023-24, which was later revised to 5.8%....

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