cricket rights in India Reliance-Disney Merger of $8.5 Billion Faces 100 Antitrust Queries, Report Says admin, July 23, 2024 The proposed Reliance-Disney deal has the potential to significantly alter India’s $28 billion entertainment market. As part of the agreement, the companies would gain control over valuable cricket rights, a sport that holds immense popularity in India. In response to concerns raised by the Competition Commission of India (CCI), the… Continue Reading
Delft Islet Indian Fishermen Accused of Poaching in Sri Lankan Waters Arrested: 9 Individuals in Custody admin, July 23, 2024 Fishermen from both India and Sri Lanka are frequently arrested for trespassing into each other’s waters. Recently, nine fishermen were arrested, and their two trawlers were seized off the coast of Delft islet in the Jaffna peninsula. The Sri Lankan Navy reported that 252 Indian fishermen have been arrested and… Continue Reading
Chief Justice DY Chandrachud Supreme Court Verdict: No NEET Re-Test; “Can’t Conclude Sanctity Breached,” Says SC admin, July 23, 2024 The bench, chaired by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, stated that ordering a re-test for an exam involving 23.33 lakh aspiring medical professionals would have significant consequences. Many of these candidates had travelled long distances to reach their exam centers. The court noted that it is currently challenging to conclude that… Continue Reading
City: New Delhi Budget 2024: Emphasis on Job Creation and Incentives for New Taxpayers, Allies admin, July 23, 2024 Today, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the first budget of Modi 3.0. The new tax regime has brought changes, including an increase in the standard deduction from Rs 50,000 to Rs 75,000 and revisions to tax slabs. Under the new regime, the income tax rate is now zero for those… Continue Reading
Budget 2024 Budget 2024: Emphasis on Employment, Incentives for New Taxpayers, and Support for Allies admin, July 22, 2024 Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the first budget of Modi 3.0 today. The standard deduction in the new tax regime has been increased from Rs 50,000 to Rs 75,000. This Budget has also revised tax slabs under the new regime. Annual income up to Rs 3 lakh will now attract… Continue Reading
Narendra Modi Nirmala Sitharaman Presents Budget: One Month’s Salary for First-Time Employees admin, July 22, 2024 The amount will be provided to the employees as Provident Fund contribution. The scheme is meant for all persons entering the workforce in all sectors. It will benefit 210 lakh youths,” Ms Sitharaman said while presenting the Budget in the parliament. Discontent over job opportunities was seen as a key… Continue Reading
Nirmala Sitharaman Union Budget 2024: “Budget Aligned with PM Modi’s Mantra Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas”: Pankaj Chaudhary admin, July 22, 2024 Minister Pankaj Chaudhary arrived at North Block ahead of the budget presentation, highlighting that the budget is aligned with PM Modi’s vision of inclusive development. He was joined by Vivek Joshi and V. Anantha Nageswaran from the Finance Ministry team. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to present the Union… Continue Reading
Jammu Infiltration Attempt Thwarted in Jammu And Kashmir’s Battal Sector, Soldier Injured in Firing admin, July 22, 2024 A soldier has been injured in heavy firing, as reported by the Army’s XVI Corps in an online post. The White Knight Corps also confirmed the incident, stating that operations are ongoing following the exchange of heavy fire. The infiltration attempt follows a series of terror attacks, with the majority… Continue Reading
Manish Khurana Kakkar Aftab Poonawal’s Plea to Only Hold Murder Trial Twice a Month Denied admin, July 22, 2024 The court recently dismissed a plea from Aftab Poonawala, who was accused of trying to deliberately delay a trial. The Special Fast Track Court Judge, Manish Khurana Kakkar, emphasized that substantial witnesses have been examined, but material witnesses are yet to be cross-examined by the accused. The court noted that… Continue Reading
Nirmala Sitharaman Center Raises Welfare and Empowerment Budget for Women admin, July 22, 2024 Union Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to present the budget today in parliament. The Economic Survey 2023-2024 highlights India’s commitment to transitioning from women’s development to women-led development. The survey emphasizes the resilience of the Indian economy and its stable post-Covid recovery, according to a press… Continue Reading