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July 24, 2024 1:26 PM

Maharashtra received very significant amount in railways allocation in Union Budget and many railway projects, said Rail Minister Ashwini Vaishnav

Rail Minister Ashwini Vaishnav today said that Maharashtra has received a very significant amount in railways allocation in the Union Budget and many railway projects have been taken up in the whole state. In response to a question asked in Lok Sabha today about the Vadsa- Garh-chirauli r...

July 24, 2024 1:24 PM

Over 23 lakh new workers enrolled under ESI Scheme in May

Over 23 lakh new workers have been enrolled under Employees' State Insurance, ESI Scheme in May this year. Labour and Employment Ministry said, out of the total 23 lakh employees, more than 11 lakh employees belong to the age group of upto 25 years. The Ministry said, net enrolment ...

July 24, 2024 1:21 PM

SC to organise Special Lok Adalat from 29th July to 3rd August 2024

In a significant move to clear pending cases and promote amicable settlements, the Supreme Court will organise Special Lok Adalat from 29th July to 3rd August 2024. This initiative marks a milestone in the Supreme Court's 75th year of establishment. Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud...

July 24, 2024 12:27 PM

BJP hit out at opposition parties over questioning on NEET UG examination & Budget 2024-25

BJP today hit out at opposition parties over questioning on NEET UG examination and Budget 2024-25. Addressing a Press Conference in New Delhi today, Senior BJP leader Ravi Shankar Prasad said, the Supreme Court has clarified in its verdict that NEET examination's sanctity was not compromised, but o...

July 24, 2024 12:19 PM

Govt set coal production target of over one thousand million tonnes in 2024-25

Government has set a coal production target of over one thousand million tonnes in 2024-25. Union Coal Ministry said, as of 19th July, the coal production has reached over 294 million tonnes, reflecting a robust growth rate of around 11 per cent compared to the same period last year. It sai...

July 24, 2024 12:14 PM

MPs from Opposition INDIA Bloc protested outside Parliament over alleged discrimination in allocation of funds to opposition-ruled states in Union Budget

Members of Parliament from Opposition INDIA Bloc today protested outside Parliament over alleged discrimination in allocation of funds to opposition-ruled states in the Union Budget. They demanded equal treatment to all States. Talking to media, Congress president and Leader of Opposition i...

July 24, 2024 12:12 PM

Government Exempts Customs Duty on Cancer Medicines to Enhance Drug Affordability

Government has exempted customs duty on Cancer medicines to improve the affordability of these drugs. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the exemption of three additional cancer medicines from customs duty in the proposed Union Budget 2024-25 in Parliament yesterday. These medicine ...

July 24, 2024 8:33 AM

USISPF Commends Union Budget; Citing Support for Consumers and Foreign Investors

The US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) commended Union Budget and said that the inaugural budget of Modi 3.0 supports both consumers at home and foreign investors with steps to enhance the ease of doing business in India. The USISPF congratulated Finance Minister Nirmala Sithar...

July 24, 2024 8:25 AM

Union Budget 2024-25: Khelo India Gets Largest Sports Budget Allocation

In the Union Budget presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, the government's flagship sports initiative, Khelo India, emerged as one of the top beneficiaries in the sports ministry's allocation. The program, aimed at fostering grassroots sports, secured 900 crore rupees from the overall sp...

July 24, 2024 8:18 AM

Indian Diaspora Welcomes Budget 2024, Applauds Focus on Economic Growth and Innovation

The Indian diaspora has warmly embraced Budget 2024, commending its emphasis on economic growth and innovation. The government's dedication to infrastructure development and digital initiatives has garnered widespread approval, with many viewing these as vital for boosting India's global competitive...