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July 23, 2024 5:45 PM

Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu welcomes Union Budget 2024-25

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman for addressing the state's needs in the Union Budget 2024-25. In a statement, Naidu praised the budget...

July 23, 2024 4:47 PM

EAM Jaishankar to attend ASEAN foreign ministers’ meetings in Lao PDR

External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar is set to visit Vientiane, Lao PDR, from July 25 to 27 to participate in key Foreign Ministers' Meetings under the ASEAN framework, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced on Tuesday. Jaishankar, in...

July 23, 2024 4:34 PM

PM Modi hails Budget 2024, says it will speed up growth and empower middle class

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday praised the Union Budget 2024-25 as a significant driver of economic development and empowerment for all sections of Indian society. In his post-budget remarks, PM Modi emphasized the budget's focus on rural de...

July 22, 2024 11:13 PM

”India has dealt with both Democrats and Republicans, personal chemistry should not be a problem”: Former diplomat Sandhu on US polls

Taranjit Singh Sandhu, India's former ambassador to the United States and current BJP leader, expressed confidence in the robustness of US-India relations regardless of the outcome of the upcoming US presidential election. Sandhu emphasized India's ...

July 22, 2024 10:57 PM

Supreme Court seeks opinion from IIT-Delhi experts on NEET-UG Question

The Supreme Court has directed the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi to provide expert insight on a disputed question from the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Undergraduate (NEET-UG) 2024. A bench led by Chief Justice DY Chandrac...

July 22, 2024 10:30 PM

Delhi Excise policy CBI case: Court takes cognizance of supplementary charge against BRS leader Kavitha

The Rouse Avenue Court in Delhi on Monday took cognizance of a supplementary chargesheet filed by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) against Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) leader K Kavitha in the Delhi Excise Policy case. Special Judge Kaveri B...

July 22, 2024 10:00 PM

Air India to operate Airbus A350 aircraft on Delhi-New York, Newark routes from this winter

Air India announced today that it will deploy its state-of-the-art Airbus A350-900 aircraft on two key North American routes. The new service will commence on the Delhi-New York route from November 1, 2024, followed by the Delhi-Newark route starting...

July 22, 2024 8:24 PM

Delhi HC disposes of PIL seeking SIT probe in IGI Airport roof collapse incident

The Delhi High Court on Monday disposed of a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) that sought a Special Investigation Team (SIT) probe into the roof collapse incident at Terminal-1 of Indira Gandhi International Airport on June 28. The bench, comprising...

July 22, 2024 7:03 PM

Bhutan’s King and Prime Minister visit Statue of Unity in Gujarat

Bhutan's King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay arrived in Gujarat today for a three-day tour, with their first stop being the iconic Statue of Unity. The distinguished guests received a warm welcome at Vadodara airpo...

July 22, 2024 6:55 PM

Economic Survey 2024: Social Welfare Push for Inclusive Growth

The Economic Survey 2023-24 highlights the government's sincere efforts towards inclusive growth through its focus on social welfare. These efforts aim to improve capabilities and enhance opportunities for the underprivileged sections of society. Th...

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