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...

July 24, 2024 8:08 AM

SC Changes Court Working Hours to 10 AM – 5 PM

The Supreme Court has amended its rules related to the court's working hours. According to the amendment, the new working hours will be 10 AM to 5 PM.    The Apex court in its notification said that the office of the court will remain closed on holidays and on second and fourth Saturday of t...

July 24, 2024 7:55 AM

MoE Dharmendra Pradhan welcomes SC’s verdict on NEET

Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has welcomed the Supreme Court’s verdict on NEET and said truth has finally prevailed. Addressing the media over the apex court’s verdict on NEET, Mr Pradhan said, the Narendra Modi government is committed towards a transparent, tamper-free and zero-error ex...

July 24, 2024 7:45 AM

SC refuses to cancel NEET-UG 2024 examination & order re-test; Counselling process to begin for admission to undergraduate courses in govt & private medical colleges across India

Supreme Court has refused to cancel NEET-UG 2024 examination and order a re-test. The order paves the way for commencement of counselling process from today for admission to undergraduate courses in government and private medical colleges across India.   A three-judge bench led by Chief Justice...

July 24, 2024 7:47 AM

National Jal Jeevan Mission achieves historic milestone of providing tap water connections to 15 crore rural households across country

The National Jal Jeevan Mission has achieved a historic milestone providing tap water connections to 15 crore rural households across the country. The Mission has showcased unprecedented speed and scale increasing rural tap connection coverage from three crore in 2019 to 15 crore in a short span of ...

July 23, 2024 9:47 PM

Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan welcomes Supreme Court’s verdict on NEET

Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has welcomed the Supreme Court’s verdict on NEET and said truth has finally prevailed. Addressing media over the apex court’s verdict on NEET, Mr Pradhan said Prime Minister Narendra Modi government is committed towards a transparent, tamper-free and zero-er...

July 23, 2024 9:50 PM

Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw terms allocation in Union Budget 2024-25 for Railways as historic

Union Minister for Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw has termed the allocation in the Union Budget for Railways as historic. Addressing media in New Delhi, Mr Vaishnaw said that the record allocation to the tune of two lakh 62 thousand and 200 crore rupees has been made in the budget for Railways. He added ...

July 23, 2024 10:21 PM

Union Budget for 2024-25 presented by FM Nirmala Sitharaman in Parliament

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman today presented the first Budget of Narendra Modi Government’s third term. In Lok Sabha, presenting the Union Budget for 2024 - 2025, the Finance Minister said despite global headwinds, the Indian Economy continues to be a shining exception and will be the faste...